I got these tulips the other day and had to photograph them before they faded. They are live tulips (not cut flowers) and they were on clearance at the grocery store. I knew they only had about two days left to look pretty, but it didn't bother me -- I have other plans for them. I am going to plant the bulbs this Spring and enjoy them next year when they grow again. These flowers were less expensive than buying the bulbs alone.
My Dutch (frugal) heritage is showing -- not only was it a great buy, but the flowers are from the Netherlands as well. I am 3/4 Dutch and come from an area that is packed full of Dutch people. Ever heard of Holland, Michigan? Holland is just down the road from Grand Rapids. They have a tulip-time festival every Spring. So many gorgeous flowers!
Anyway, I definitely crave Spring right now. We've been pretty lucky with a mild winter, but I'm ready to get my hands dirty in the garden again. I'm dreaming up my plans for this year's garden right now -- what I want to grow, what did and didn't work last year, etc. What do you plan to grow this year? Leave a comment if you are a gardener as I'd love to know your plans.
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I love tulips, and those are beautiful! I already have stuff sprouting in the garden, lettuce almost ready to start harvesting, and summer seeds starting in the greenhouse. I noticed my first tomato seed sprouting yesterday, a Cherokee Purple. I'm so excited. Good luck with your garden this year.
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