Oregon’s beautiful landscape and diverse geography make for a vibrant and thriving agricultural industry with a $50 billion annual economic impact. The state has 34,200 farms spread across 16.3 million acres – 96.7% are family owned. Oregon.gov website

Oregon is one of the United States’s top three nursery production states and ranks Number 1 in the nation for the production of blackberries, boysenberries, hazelnuts, rhubarb, Christmas trees, some grass seeds, and potted florist azaleas.

One beautiful April day three generations of women visited the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm In Woodburn, Oregon, 35 miles south of Portland.

Opportunities abound for a stunning floral photo shoot, but this little pixie stole the show!

Under a brilliant blue sky, snow-capped Mt. Hood overlooks brightly colored tulip fields.

Gramma and Miss Pixie Takes A Very Bumpy a ride on the Moo Tractor.

The adage, “Bloom where you’re planted” comes to mind. These two (plus a baby sister due later this summer and other family members) are why Meet You in the Morning is putting down roots (again) in Oregon.

The 2019 Tulip Fest ran from March 23 to May 5. The blooming season has ended, but if you dig tulips plan to visit for…

Tulip Dig Day on June 8th, 2019 from 8:00am to 12 noon.

For $15 per person (age 8+) you can dig as many bulbs from the display beds and pots as you want. Bulbs are on a first come, first dig basis. Call 503-634-2243 for more info.

Start to plan your visit to Wooden Shoe Bulb by visiting http://www.WoodenShoe.com. The gift shop and wine tasting room are open daily from 9:00am – 4:00pm.

Links to other Meet You in the Morning flower and garden posts: Schreiner’s Iris Gardens, A Rose is a Rose is a Rose, Portland’s Chinese Garden, and Portland’s Forest Park