Spring Blooms & Fresh Market Finds

March is that wonderful time when the world starts waking up again. After months of gray skies and bare trees, little pops of color begin to appear, and early farmers' markets start filling up with fresh produce and handmade goods. It’s the perfect excuse to get outside, explore, and soak up the first signs of spring.

Best Spots for Spring Blooms

If you’re craving flowers, March doesn’t disappoint. Depending on where you are, you can catch early blossoms and fields of color in full display.

• Washington, D.C. – Cherry Blossoms
  The iconic cherry blossoms typically begin blooming in late March, turning the city into a pastel dream. The Tidal Basin is the best place to see them, but you’ll find blooms throughout the city’s parks.

• Texas Hill Country – Bluebonnets
  By mid-to-late March, the rolling hills of Texas come alive with bluebonnets, Indian paintbrushes, and other wildflowers. Scenic drives along Highway 290 between Austin and Fredericksburg offer stunning views.

• Pacific Northwest – Daffodils and Tulips
  Skagit Valley in Washington is known for its tulip festival in April, but March brings endless fields of daffodils. If you're near Portland, Oregon, check out the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm for early blooms.

• California – Wildflowers and Poppies
  With the right winter rains, California’s deserts and hillsides burst into bloom by March. Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and the Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve are must-sees.

Early Farmers' Markets to Visit

March is when farmers' markets start waking up from winter, offering everything from fresh greens to locally made goods.

• Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA
  Open year-round, but in March stalls start filling with fresh flowers, early spring veggies, and handmade artisan goods.

• Union Square Greenmarket, New York City
  Even in chilly March, this market offers fresh root vegetables, greenhouse-grown greens, and early spring herbs.

• Santa Fe Farmers' Market, New Mexico
  One of the best in the Southwest, offering local honey, handmade pottery, and the first signs of spring produce.

• Charleston Farmers' Market, South Carolina
  Opens in mid-March and is packed with fresh flowers, strawberries, and Southern specialties like boiled peanuts and sweetgrass baskets.

• Portland Farmers Market, Oregon
  Held at Portland State University, this market runs year-round but starts to bring in colorful produce, spring mushrooms, and early tulips in March.

Whether you're strolling through fields of flowers or picking up the first signs of spring at a local market, March is all about fresh starts and exploring something new.

Where are you wanting to explore this Spring? I you can't get away, you can always explore my collection of seasonal prints and travel-inspired artwork celebrating blooming landscapes and charming markets.