The famous Flower Fields in Carlsbad, California is now open to the public. People can again take pictures while standing in meter-high blossoms of every imaginable color. Flower Fields was closed for most of 2020 because of coronavirus restrictions. However, falling cases and California’s move to lessen 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 mow,” 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 florists 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.
Title: Visitors Return to California's Carlsbad Flower Fields
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of 2020 because of coronavirus restrictions.</span> <span data-start-time='28250' data-end-time='41250'>However, falling cases and California’s move to lessen restrictions means the fields can reopen for a few visitors.</span> <span data-start-time='41250' data-end-time='47896'>“I am so happy we’re open again,” said manager Fred Clarke. </span> <span data-start-time='47896' data-end-time='54958'>“Last year we were nine months in and we had to mow,” he said.</span> <span data-start-time='54958' data-end-time='61042'>The fields are 55 kilometers north of San Diego. </span> <span data-start-time='61042' data-end-time='65208'>They grow more than 70 million flowers. </span> <span data-start-time='65208' data-end-time='74688'>Every year when they bloom, people come from around the country to see the great show of color.</span> <span data-start-time='74688' data-end-time='80729'>The Flower Fields are open to visitors until May 9. </span> <span data-start-time='80729' data-end-time='85688'>It is also a working farm that sells flowers. </span> <span data-start-time='85688' data-end-time='93479'>Many will be sent to florists and stores that sell flowers, Clark explained.</span> <span data-start-time='93479' data-end-time='104417'>They create their own variety of ranunculus, a colorful, flowering plant also known as the buttercup. </span> <span data-start-time='104417' data-end-time='111646'>Every year they try to improve the size of the flower and its color.</span> <span data-start-time='111646' data-end-time='117417'>“So, every year we believe it’s getting better and better,” he said.</span> </p></div><div class='control-buttons-sticky' style='display:none;'><div class='control-buttons'><button title='Back' class='back' disabled='disabled'></button><button title='Play' class='play' disabled='disabled'></button><button title='Pause' class='pause' style='display:none;'></button><button title='Forward' class='forward' disabled='disabled'></button><button 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