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Loves springtime photography of the Netherlands. Blogger about tulips, Holland, travel & Keukenhof garden on TulipsinHolland.com and social media

Countdown 13 weeks till springtime

Countdown Countdown 13 weeks till springtime. At this moment the weather is cold, rainy and stormy. Unfortunately no snow or ice is forecasted. At some flowershops the Christmas tulips from the greenhouses can be bought. At home the tulips are…

Visiting the Amsterdam Tulip Museum

Amsterdam Tulip Museum The Amsterdam Tulip Museum is a small and friendly museum and was founded and sponsored by a local bulb company. It is located in the Jordaan neighborhood and traces the history of the tulip in the Netherlands.…

Tulip Anthology – book for tulip lovers

One of the most intriguing photo books about tulips. For me that is the beautiful photo book of Rob van Dongen Tulip Anthology. It contains beautiful stunning large photo of all kinds of tulips in a variety of colors. Coveted…

How to Grow Tulips in Glass Jars all Year Around in your Home

Last year for Easter I purchased some tulips for my mom that were grown in a glass jar with no dirt. I thought it was so amazing, you could watch the tulips grow from the bulbs. How to Grow Tulips…

When are the tulips in bloom in 2015?

When are the tulips in bloom in 2015? Every year this is the most frequently asked question is: when are the tulips in bloom in 2015? Will the tulips bloom on the days you travel to see them. It is a difficult question because every…

Candy Cane Tulips

Candy Cane Tulips Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season with these Candy Cane tulips. Photographed in Keukenhof – spring season 2014 by Tulipsinholland.com.

Happy Weekend !

Happy Weekend !   Wishing you all a happy weekend! Photographed in Keukenhof – spring season 2014 by Tulipsinholland.com.

Meaning of tulip colors

Meaning of tulip colors One of the most popular spring flowers is the Tulip, a wildflower said to originate from Persia. In the 1500s, tulips were extensively cultivated in Turkey, and because of their resemblance to the “tulbend” — a…

Flower bulb market Keukenhof 2014

Last weekend (10, 11 and 12 october 2014) the annual flower bulb market at the Keukenhof was held. About 20 merchants were selling bulbs and bulbs related things. It is a great spot for finding unusual flower bulbs that you…

Tulips – Tuesday 26 August 2014

And the favorite tulip color this week from the readers of the Tulips in Holland facebook page is again Purple! This week we choose a lovely double purple tulip for our main photo. We had 6 favorite tulip colors this…