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The blooming Tulips, feast for the eyes! Tulips bloom for the first time in Bangladesh While living in divided Germany during the nineteen seventies, I did develop an irresistible urge to see the blooming Tulip fields in the Netherlands. But due to other important engagements, my intention to visit the country at that time did not materialize. I had to wait another seven years before I could visit Holland and view the colorful Tulip fields there. We know that the Tulip is a spring-flowering plant of the lily family. The flowers are cup-shaped, boldly colored, and symmetrical. The name Tulip drives from the Persian word for the Turban, probably because a full bloom Tulip has a turban-like shape. The name Tulip has a meaning too. It commonly means “perfect love”. The Tulips did not originate in the Netherlands. The Tien Shan mountain ranges in Central Asia are believed to be the region where the Tulips originated. For those who are interested to know how did tulips come to the Netherlands, I would suggest them to go to Google and find out details within minutes. Before I forget, I should mention here that the Tulip, the national flower of Turkey and the Netherlands, grows from bulbs! Though tulip usually grows in colder countries, is now largely being cultivated commercially in a tropical country like mine (Bangladesh) too. The time is not far off when this country of mine will export Tulips for those who love this flower of dazzling beauty. To me, a blooming Tulip field, whether located in the Netherlands or in Bangladesh, is a feast for my eyes! The pictures that accompanied this article and posted below are from the blooming Tulip Field owned the flower farmer Delwar Hossain located In Gazipur, Dhaka, Bangladesh.       |
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A romantic Flower!
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Very pretty flowers. They remind me of spring .. just a month away! A day without dance is .... just kidding. I have no idea!
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Hi Look, you were correct. The tulips shown are magnificent and as you said a 'feast for the eyes' and in my case, the soul as well. Have you seen any of the double ones? My favourite one is Miranda a beautiful red double and to non-gardeners, she looks like a small peony.
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I remember living in Germany in the 60's as an army brat. I remember the tulips popping up after the great snows. Abracadabra 
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My mother passed away in 1975. Someone gave a pot of tulips, and my siblings decided I should take them, and if they survived, that they would get a start from them later. I planted them and they did survive and bloomed every spring. In 1996, when I was having the old house demolished, I remembered them (the night before I was to leave to visit out of state) lying dormant in the ground near the foundation. I dug them up in the middle of the night, using the headlights of the car to find them and later replanted them beside the mailbox. They remain there to this day, blooming every spring, and bringing joy to me as they herald Spring and bring back memories. Be a prism, spreading God's light and love, not a mirror reflecting the world's hatred.
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DECIDELY, LOOK, I LEARNED SOMETHING NEW FROM EVERY ONE OF YOUR BLOGS. I WOULD NEVER HAVE THOUGHT TULIPS WERE GROWN IN YOUR COUNTRY. WE HAD A LOVELY TULIP BED IN THE CHICAGO SUBURB WHERE I GREW UP, THE FLOWERS BLOOMED AROUND MID APRIL.
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Beautiful and colourful. They help lift the spirit for sure. I always think of the song, 'Tulips from Amsterdam' when I see them in all their glory. 
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Very pretty flowers. They remind me of spring .. just a month away! Tulips are not only pretty flowers but have also become a major trading product in Holland. The tulips are being cultivated commercially in other countries too. Thank you so much for your post, pearls. Take care of yourself.
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Where I live there is an abundance of tulips that come up in the spring. Prior to the tulips springing forth the snow drops are the first flowers to see early spring. They have been blooming since late January. Next flower after the snowdrop are the crocuses. They are another favorite of mine. Following the crocuses who have a short blooming stage. Daffodils will be next and finally followed by the tulips. All the flowers mentioned originate from bulbs. The garden beds in the area where I live have a fine netting put over them after planting the bulbs in the fall to keep squirrels from digging them up. Your pictures are lovely LookLook. The tulips must look beautiful in Bangladesh.
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Your very nice blog is a beautiful reminder that spring is near, Looklook! I have potted tulips inside that are blooming now. Later I'll put the bulbs in the ground and wait what happens next year. Spring is a beautiful season! Happiness is when what you think, what you say, what you do are in harmony - M. Gandhi
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Hi Looklook! I love tulips, but I haven't see them in my country. Good to know the meaning of the name. Thanks for the information and for the beautiful photos. Enjoy Sping!  Trust in dreams, for in them is hidden the gate to eternity.(Khalil Gibran)
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Hi Look, you were correct. The tulips shown are magnificent and as you said a 'feast for the eyes' and in my case, the soul as well. Have you seen any of the double ones? My favourite one is Miranda a beautiful red double and to non-gardeners, she looks like a small peony.
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I remember living in Germany in the 60's as an army brat. I remember the tulips popping up after the great snows.
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My mother passed away in 1975. Someone gave a pot of tulips, and my siblings decided I should take them, and if they survived, that they would get a start from them later. I planted them and they did survive and bloomed every spring. In 1996, when I was having the old house demolished, I remembered them (the night before I was to leave to visit out of state) lying dormant in the ground near the foundation. I dug them up in the middle of the night, using the headlights of the car to find them and later replanted them beside the mailbox. They remain there to this day, blooming every spring, and bringing joy to me as they herald Spring and bring back memories.
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DECIDELY, LOOK, I LEARNED SOMETHING NEW FROM EVERY ONE OF YOUR BLOGS. I WOULD NEVER HAVE THOUGHT TULIPS WERE GROWN IN YOUR COUNTRY. WE HAD A LOVELY TULIP BED IN THE CHICAGO SUBURB WHERE I GREW UP, THE FLOWERS BLOOMED AROUND MID APRIL.
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Beautiful and colourful. They help lift the spirit for sure. I always think of the song, 'Tulips from Amsterdam' when I see them in all their glory.
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Where I live there is an abundance of tulips that come up in the spring. Prior to the tulips springing forth the snow drops are the first flowers to see early spring. They have been blooming since late January. Next flower after the snowdrop are the crocuses. They are another favorite of mine. Following the crocuses who have a short blooming stage. Daffodils will be next and finally followed by the tulips. All the flowers mentioned originate from bulbs. The garden beds in the area where I live have a fine netting put over them after planting the bulbs in the fall to keep squirrels from digging them up. Your pictures are lovely LookLook. The tulips must look beautiful in Bangladesh.
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Your very nice blog is a beautiful reminder that spring is near, Looklook! I have potted tulips inside that are blooming now. Later I'll put the bulbs in the ground and wait what happens next year. Spring is a beautiful season!
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Sandy, it makes me delighted whenever I read from you here on my blog page. You will be always welcome here in my homeland whenever you would feel like visiting us. Tulip is a flower that makes everyone happy. The photo credits are for the photographer who has taken the photos. All credit goes to him. Stay well. Be safe too. Continue to be cheerful.
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Hi Looklook! I love tulips, but I haven't see them in my country. Good to know the meaning of the name. Thanks for the information and for the beautiful photos. Enjoy Sping!
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