Daffodil
By karen | April 18, 2007
Years ago a friend sent me a story that touched my heart. It is the story of dreams and visions and the magnificence of what we can accomplish. It is the story of how one woman took one step at a time and created a glorious masterpiece of beauty for the world to enjoy.
In honor of spring I wanted to share it here so I did a little research online. I was happy to find out that it is actually a true story.
Starting in 1958, Alma “Gene” Bauer and her husband Dale set out to create their masterpiece. In the tough rocky soil on the slopes of the San Bernardino Mountains in Southern California the Bauer’s have created an amazing and spectacular achievement. For three weeks every spring for the price of free admission they share their labor of love with the world.
Over one million daffodil bulbs have been planted over 5 acres. Every spring the mountain explodes into a vision of unparalleled beauty. As Gene Bauer explains this magnificence was created by planting each bulb “one at a time, by one woman, two hands, two feet, and a very little brain”.
You can see some of the photos and read more about the Garden at The Daffodil Garden
(2008-try this link instead Daffodil Garden photos)
So what could you accomplish if you took your dreams just one step at a time all the while loving the journey and using the time that you have wisely?
It could be magnificent!
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This article is included in the Blog Carnival of Observations on Life located at AnjaMerret.com 4/22/07
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Xyst-a covered portico, as a promenade. A garden planted with trees.
Substitute Daffodils for trees and there you have it! The Carnival of Family Life has bestowed the letter X upon this post in the creative ABC edition #51. You can see the carnival at Digital Rich Daily
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April 19th, 2007 at 2:13 pm
I am very enthusiastic about your website and find your advice very peaceful and beautiful. I have added a link from your blog to my blog. Please let me know if you would like me to remove it. You have my email address, which is also posted on my blog. Thank you, Swan
April 19th, 2007 at 2:26 pm
Swan,
I am honored and joyful that you enjoy this website. My passion and my purpose here is to connect with others and help them find the best within themselves. Thank you for letting me know of your appreciation!
April 21st, 2007 at 11:05 am
Thank you!
~ Swan
April 22nd, 2007 at 6:02 pm
I’m always looking for ways to grow. This is certainly one of them. Thanks.
April 22nd, 2007 at 6:31 pm
Thanks for stopping by!
April 23rd, 2007 at 7:56 am
Thank you for participating in the Carnival of Family Life 51st edition! It’s up and running at DigitalRich Daily.
DigitalRich
April 23rd, 2007 at 8:00 am
Thanks for including me! I always enjoy the Carnival of Family Life.
July 29th, 2007 at 4:15 pm
What a beautiful experience it will be to see this in person.
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April 16th, 2008 at 3:15 pm
Thanks for sharing these photos of the daffodil gardens. They are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing your brand of inspiration through your articles.
April 17th, 2008 at 3:52 pm
Thank you Patricia
They really are so beautiful!