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Gardening starts late in Europe

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Michael

I am not the only one to be complaining about the late start to the gardening spring in Western Europe this year. Our winter was very long and cold and the garden has seemed to be stuck, awaiting a cue … Continue reading →

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Time for Tulips

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Michael

Well, what a winter we have had in northern Europe! Normally by now the garden would be full of spring flowers: bulbs, tulips more than any, and blossom on the trees and shrubs, but no. This weekend the weather is … Continue reading →

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Tulip ‘Prins Willem-Alexander’

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Michael

Queen Beatrix Abdicates, Willem-Alexander New King Of Orange Tea time yesterday Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands spoke to the Dutch nation and announced her abdication in favour of her son . Beatrix has reigned for 33 years. The coronation of … Continue reading →

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Plant Tulips Now

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Michael

Plant tulips too early and there is more time for things to go wrong. Since each bulb already contains its flower all that is needed is to give them a chance to send out some roots, experience the cold of … Continue reading →

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A Garden Month by Month

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Michael

A month by month record of a small Dutch garden – my trial garden in Amsterdam February – Chaos March – Grabbing at straws April – Spring Tulips and more: May is green June – Pink puts in an appearance  … Continue reading →

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