Sing of my colors! Plant me in gardens!
Admire my beauty! Chefs use me as culinary
decoration adorning food such as salads.
They prepare a vinaigrette, sauces, and dips with tulips.
The petal color determines the flavor of the tulips.
Red is sweet; white is spicy; yellow can be bitter.
These edible petals are famous, versatile and
medicinal. From far and wide, people travel to
observe the beauty of these magnificent flowers.
Recently our daughter and her husband traveled to
a festival of tulips on Long Island. Most folks know
that the Netherlands burst forth with an array of tulips
in glorious colors each Spring. They undergo seasonal
emotions and are hardy. In our spring snow this past
week, we found the tulips still standing but leaning
together for warmth. Today they are lavishing the sun.
A symbol of rebirth each spring, tulips are like
humans. They have a lifespan from birth to upright
position. Tulips bloom in many shapes, sizes, and colors
until their demise after fading with age. I have never
tasted a tulip petal but have been known to consume a
nasturtium which are harvested for their leaves and
flowers. Some folks consume dandelion greens in salads
and make a wine from them. For now, I am content
to admire the colorful beauty of the tulips in our
gardens. Shapes, sizes, colors, and textures have
intrigued me in artwork. Quilters and sewing artists
have long had a love affair with the colorful tulip.
Tulips are my favourite flower. So bright and cheery. Visiting them in Holland was such a treat.I loved the picture of them huddling together in the snow.
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Darlene, thank you. Your comment brightened my day. My tulips survived the snow storm this week. They huddled together like a sports team might. I’ll bet they are beautiful in Holland too! Be well and have a great weekend. oxox
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Aww love this blog post and photos thanks for sharing!! The colors are gorgeous and always make me smile. Love tulips!
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Emily, be well and thank you for the photography. Our tulips survived the snow. Enjoy the weekend. oxox
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So beautiful… An amazing photo of your daughter with those glorious blooms! ❤ Thanks for sharing, Mary Ann. Have beautiful weekend! xo
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Bette, thanks for your lovely comment including my daughter in it. She found the tulips and shared photos. ❤ It is a happy place filled with beauty. Enjoy your weekend. oxox
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I had no idea tulips were edible.
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Nor did I, Anne. I read there are times of day to harvest them. One wants young petals. And mention was made that some folks are allergic to them. I decided to gaze at them and enjoy the colorful beauty. oxox
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One kind of beauty from a tulip is enough for me, too.
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Researching tulips was an interesting adventure. Who knew. Enjoy your weekend. oxox
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Mary Ann, a wonderfully vibrant and beautiful post! 😀 I sense the onset of Tulip Fever! What a fantastic outing for you all and a mini trip to Holland on Long Island! The giant clogs at the entrance have me smiling, they are great! Wow, such abundance of the flowers. I had no idea the petals were edible … not that I’m tempted to try them. Like you, rather admire their beauty and hardiness. The photo of the cuddled together for warmth and company in the snow is adorable! Time for a quick break to admire my tulips in the garden … hugs xx ❤️
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Annika, a heartwarming comment from you has me smiling at my end of the pond. Much appreciated and thank you. The jury is out on the taste of petals so I will simply admire their beauty. With my luck, I might be allergic. Nasturtiums are another matter though. I have tasted and enjoyed them at one of our farm to table restaurants nearby. I have asked my husband to add them to our garden. What colors of tulips are in your garden? Ours survived the snow with aplomb. Have a vibrant week ahead. Be well. oxox ❤️
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The tulips are red and yellow – tucked neatly next to the swing seat and safely away from the winds. They flower for nearly two months and such a delightful colour in the garden! haha! You are brave trying and enjoying Nasturtiums … my mother has as well a couple of times! I’m most impressed!
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Annika, loved your comment. Thank you. Nice color combination of red and yellow. The nasturtiums were on my plate as garnish at the restaurant so I tried them. No strong flavor either. Eating a pretty flower is not everyone’s cup of tea. Kudos to your mother as well. Enjoy the week of creativity. oxox
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