Queen Wilhelmina Garden

 I had a lovely walk a few weeks ago in this small garden at Golden Gate Park. And yes, that is a windmill in the background! Located near the Great Highway, Ocean Beach and The Beach Chalet in San Francisco, this is an easy stop in Spring and less crowded than summer months.

 Nice combination of Yellow Pansies and Red Tulips! Best to Refrigerate Tulip bulbs in fall for 4-6 weeks before planting in late October or early winter. This gives them the winter chill they need.
Grow in pots or in ground. They don't always grow back or bloom in following years but they are a
fun project anyway. They tend to rot out in the heavy clay soil in most of the bay area and the climate is pretty warm for them. You can try digging them up and repeating chill in the fridge- especially if they are in pots.

 Iceland Poppies- a great spring annual and good companion to bulbs.

Super use of contrasting colors here! Pansies were always my daughter's favorites and now my Granddaughters! They are right at the height to be child friendly. They are edible too plus gorgeous colors.