Tulips are in bloom everywhere at the moment, so here are some facts and figures about the Netherlands’ iconic flower – which actually originated around the Mediterranean. Lesson 7: Key facts about tulips 1 Dealing with cut tulips Dutch grandmothers have many wise tips to make the most of cut tulips. For a start, they say you should leave the flowers wrapped up in paper and put them into a vase of water (at room temperature) overnight. This will keep Read this story
