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| Picture captured by my mama at Northern Blossom Flower Farm |
My mother is a certified
“plantita”—a female in their adulthood who is fascinated to flowering and
ornamental plants. One of her routines in the morning is to take pictures of
gumamela, bougainvillea, sunflowers, and other plants in our yard. So, I
decided to bring her to Northern Blossom Flower Farm as my Mother’s Day gift. She
was excited about our trip. I asked her to invite our relatives who are also
plantitas and plantitas.
As the flower farm is popular
tourist spot in Atok, Benguet, we opted to go there last May 8, 2026, Friday, thinking
there would be few visitors on that date as people are still working or doing
their business.
After our thirty-minute strolling at
Mt. Olis Viewpoint, we left it immediately for Nothern Blossom. We thought we
were part of early batches of tourists in the area, we were wrong. We had to
look for parking space as there were many sightseers present at that time.
We had to pay entrance fees before entering
the flower farm. Adults aged 11 to 59 must pay Php 250, while senior citizens only
need to pay Php 200. On the other hand, kids aged 6 to 10 must pay Php 50, while
kids aged 5 and below are free of charge.
There was a short orientation facilitated
by a staff. She told us that the farm is 2.5 hectares big. Moreover, she
mentioned that there are other staff who can help us in taking our pictures. They
are very good as I had great photos when I visited the place way back in 2022. The
farm is so wide that that day I aimed to go to the spots I missed to navigate
and have my photos taken there.
The staff
concluded her talk by greeting the visitors “Happy Mother’s Day”. My mother and
others chuckled. Before entering the premises, we had our group photo with the
name of the eco-tourism site engraved on wood.
Among the twelve in our group, I was the only one who is not a first
timer in the said farm. Technically, my sister and I had been there when it was
not yet a tourist spot in the early 2000s. I remember that there were few greenhouses
installed there and the owners of the lot sold flowers to Dangwa. If I count
this, it was my third time to visit it while my sister returned to that place
as a privately owned tourist attraction after two decades.
We entered a greenhouse where chamomile otherwise known as egg aster
are grown. We went out of it, and we were welcomed by succulents that most of
them are planted upward through vertical gardening. I asked my mother to pose with
those plats as background.
I saw how happy my Mama was as she went down the terraces. She took her
phone from her shoulder bag and captured pictures of the flowering plants as if
she is a Pokemon trainer. Her first flower to take photos of was million
flowers or hydrangea.
We went to another greenhouse that his tiny, red flowers. I forgot what
those are. I asked my mother to strike a pose. There were many tourists entering
the greenhouse that I had a hard time to get the perfect angle.
After that, she went to other plots while I was asked by my sister to capture
photos of her at the marigolds. After few minutes, I was looking for my mama. She
was out my sight. She walked to the lower part of the farm quickly together with
my aunt and my cousins. I did not follow them as I concentrated on video
recording the flowers and ornamental plants diligently. I love the cabbage roses
and the Peruvian lily. I had to document these plants as I do not see them
regularly in my province.
The farm has flower maze which is beautiful to behold and to walk in.
If you have drone, you will appreciate it more. We got reunited with my mother
at the hut near the view deck. After few minutes of rest, my cousins, my sister
and I went down the cliff and courageously take photos on a boulder. A staff
member volunteered to captured pictures and taught me poses. I was nervous that
time, but I managed to conquer my fear of heights.
We went back to the hut and proceeded to the view deck. You have the
vantage point of seeing the Mt. Timbak, Mt. Tabayoc, and Mt. Pulag, the third
highest mountain in the Philippines. These mountains adorned with pine trees add
to the stunning view you can behold while staying at the flower farm. The
panoramic scene is postcard-worthy.
The penultimate spot we had was the Northern Blossom marker with succulents
on the ground and pine trees at the background. We had our bathroom break first
before going to thrift store where warm coffee and bread await. There is no
restroom fee. The water is cold so enjoy washing your hands.
We ended our tour at the thrift shop where the free coffee and kabayan
bread are served. Those freebies are invigorating after hours of tour. It is
nice to sip a coffee while looking at Cordilleran mountains.
Before leaving the shop, I bought a ref magnet souvenir. There are lots
of stuff they sell. You can buy key chains, coffee packs, sweets, bookmarks,
notebooks and more. If you are planning to bring home plants as pasalubong,
there are succulents sold in stalls along the way going to the exit.
“Pasyalan na ang Nothern Blossom habang malakas pa ang tuhod,” my mama
said. I am thankful to the Lord as I was able to bring her there while her
knees are strong. I am happy that my planned trip was a success.
For plantitos and plantitas, Northern Blossom Flower Farm is a
paradise. It is a tourist site that you can enjoy the scenic mountain view,
colorful flower plots, and cool weather. The tour it offers is a perfect
Mother’s Day gift. I saw how my mama enjoyed strolling the place. Her gallery
is full of flowers, and her heart is full of joy.
If you are looking for next
destination, visit the farm in Barangay Sayangan, Atok, Benguet. Have a
heavenly moment with the flowers and succulents thriving there.
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