“Them being able to be out and be able to play and be children, that’s one of the things that we look for, so perfect spot," the mother said. This time last year, the fields were force to close to the public due to pandemic safety regulations. The fields had only been open for two weeks before the shut down. Cut flower sales, the bread and butter of the business, took the biggest hit, according to general manager Fred Clarke. Stay-at-home orders kept workers out of the fields, and most shops canceled their orders. Eventually, Clarke had to make the tough decision to save water and clear the flower fields.