21st Annual
Tour des Fleurs
California’s Premier
Gardening Event
The 2014 Annual Tour des Fleurs was a huge success and a wonderful day spent meeting growers along California’s stunning Half Moon Bay. This unique event offers the public a special once-a-year opportunity to tour local nurseries, greenhouses, wineries, harbor, and farms – many of which are not ordinarily open to the public. With anticipation July 26 arrived and I was headed to Half Moon Bay, a sunny coastal city south of San Francisco.
So come along with me on my day of discovery:
First stop on my tour was Pillar Point Harbor, a working harbor with a sustainable fishing vision. The waters were calm and the smell of crustaceans and salt water wafted through the air. Everywhere I looked there was a flurry of action. Boat activity was everywhere. People were scurrying past me carrying coolers to purchase fresh fish and crab directly from the boats. What a great place to support independent fisherman
My Tour began at the harbor and included not only a tour of the harbor but a tour of a historic home, farm and greenhouse nursery.
About 40 of us gathered at the Harbormaster’s Office and where we learned about the harbor. It is a protective harbor because of its inner and outer breakwaters making it one of the safest harbors along the West Coast. It is also very unique as this harbor has its own Search & Rescue operation promoting safety 24/7. Pillar Point Marina is a popular port for the commercial fishing industry and to sport fishermen as well. It is a great place to walk, fish, eat, drink, kayak, people watch, even dog watch !