I love tulips, but they are a challenge to grow in the deep south. It's just too warm for most tulips to thrive, without a lot of attention and replanting. So, for years I've dreamed of going to Holland in the spring to see the tulips in bloom. Last month, I had that opportunity and I wasn't disappointed.
There are flowers everywhere and the variety is astonishing. My husband and I visited Alsmeer, the largest flower auction in the world. Every day, millions of flowers pass through this building to be bought and immediately shipped to buyers around the world. It is an amazing place.
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| Alsmeer Flower Market |
We also went to Keukenhof, the world famous spring garden in Holland. It boasts 4.5 million tulips in 100 varieties. It was the experience of a lifetime for a tulip lover!
