Visitors Return to California's Carlsbad Flower Fields

The famous Flower Fields in Carlsbad, California is now open to the public. People can again take pictures while standing¹ in meter-high blossoms of every imaginable color.

Flower Fields was closed for most of 2020 because of coronavirus restrictions³. However, falling cases and California's move to lessen⁴ restrictions means the fields can reopen for a few visitors.

"I am so happy we're open again," said manager Fred Clarke. "Last year we were nine months in and we had to mow⁵," he said.

The fields are 55 kilometers north of San Diego. They grow more than 70 million flowers. Every year when they bloom, people come from around the country to see the great show of color.

The Flower Fields are open to visitors until May 9. It is also a working farm that sells flowers. Many will be sent to florists⁷ and stores that sell flowers, Clark explained.

They create their own variety of ranunculus, a colorful, flowering plant also known as the buttercup. Every year they try to improve the size of the flower and its color.

"So, every year we believe it's getting better and better," he said.

Artie Creighton is from Corona², California. He said, "It does feel like things are easing a...bit. It's just great to see the beauty and just get out and enjoy a day with my wife."

"This is one of the first times we've been out in a long time," he added.

Words in This Story

blossom – v. the flower of a fruit tree

mow – v. to cut (something, such as grass) with a machine or a blade

bloom – v. to produce flowers

florist⁶ – n. one who designs flower arrangements for sale

variety – n. a number or collection of different things or people

1 standing   

n.持续，地位；adj.永久的，不动的，直立的，不流动的

参考例句：

• After the earthquake only a few houses were left standing.地震过后只有几幢房屋还立着。
• They're standing out against any change in the law.他们坚决反对对法律做任何修改。

2 corona   

n.日冕

参考例句：

• The corona gains and loses energy continuously.日冕总是不断地获得能量和损失能量。
• The corona is a brilliant,pearly white,filmy light,about as bright as the full moon.光环带是一种灿烂的珠白色朦胧光，几乎像满月一样明亮。

3 restrictions   

约束( restriction的名词复数 )； 管制； 制约因素； 带限制性的条件（或规则）

参考例句：

• I found the restrictions irksome. 我对那些限制感到很烦。
• a snaggle of restrictions 杂乱无章的种种限制

4 lessen   

vt.减少，减轻；缩小

参考例句：

• Regular exercise can help to lessen the pain.经常运动有助于减轻痛感。
• They've made great effort to lessen the noise of planes.他们尽力减小飞机的噪音。

5 mow   

v.割（草、麦等），扫射，皱眉；n.草堆，谷物堆

参考例句：

• He hired a man to mow the lawn.他雇人割草。
• We shall have to mow down the tall grass in the big field.我们得把大田里的高草割掉。

6 florist   

n.花商；种花者

参考例句：

• The florist bunched the flowers up.花匠把花捆成花束。
• Could you stop at that florist shop over there?劳驾在那边花店停一下好不好？

7 florists   

n.花商，花农，花卉研究者( florist的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• The little dressmaker bought an envelope of nasturtium seeds at the florists. 那个个子矮小的女裁缝在花铺里买了一包金莲花种子。 来自辞典例句
• I have more important things to do than petulant florists. 我有比教训坏脾气的花匠更重要的事情要做。 来自互联网