Keukenhof advertises itself as the most beautiful spring garden in the world and I have definitely never seen anything comparable. I have now decided that I must win a lottery so I can hire a full-time gardener to create my beautiful garden.
As we approached Keukenhof, we began to see some fields full of flowers.
Tulip bulbs are planted in three layers. The top layer blooms first and when they start to fade, they are cut down and the second, then the third layers take over. 120 bulbs are planted per square foot.
This windmill provided a meeting place for our group.
I quite liked the beds of mixed tulips.
Who are these people?
One area is organized like a french formal garden. Others are more like an english garden, more random.
Debby had to work to earn her keep.
One large pavilion is full of fancy tulips ...
And Amarillis
Tulips
and tulips
and tulips
and tulips
It looks like a wonderful path through the forest, but not for walking.
One pavilion is full of orchids.
This is a tulip but it looks like it is growing upside-down.
Rows and Rows
Vera needed a portrait to send to the Seeing Eye School.
The gardens are only open for eight weeks every spring. Then all of the flowers and bulbs are harvested and the planning begins for next year.
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