HAVE TULIPS-THANK THE DUTCH

On my Bucket list is a trip to the Netherlands when the fields of Spring Bulbs are blooming. Meanwhile, enjoying the Spring locally with all the varieties popping their heads in the garden.

Over the years I have taken so many photos of tulips, I could fill a book.

Of course that wonderful trip to the Tulip Festival in Ottawa-2011!

Tulip art!

So this May the Queen of the Netherlands is visiting our country for our 150th. You do know the history. Yes she was born in safety in Ottawa during World War Two. In return, the Dutch donate copious amounts of bulbs to our country. So Thank the Dutch!

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CANADIANS HELP THE NETHERLANDS CELEBRATE THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF LIBERATION

Watching some of the remembrance service live from the Netherlands at the Holten War Cemetery, a time of reflection and remembrance is needed. Watching young and old honour this day spoken in Dutch, English and French. The Dutch people really survived a terrible time. When the Allied Forces came to them especially the Canadians it was time to end the war in the Netherlands which was leading to the end of World War Two. Our Prime Minister was there today laying the wreath for all Canadians as well as members of our own Armed Forces. We remember to honour those who served. The Dutch people are thankful, As everyone knows we receive tulip bulbs every year for our Tulip Festival in Ottawa for housing the Dutch princesses during the war. There will always be a connection between our two nations. Many Dutch people immigrated to Canada after the war. As a young girl, two neighbours on the street were from Holland. Many of the Veterans visiting there have said it will be their last time- just old or realizing they are nearing the end of their lives. So getting ready for work as I remember too of the sacrifices of all during that terrible conflict. Trying to learn history's lessons so to try to eliminate future conflicts. Take a moment to remember today.

TULIPS-THANKS TO THE PEOPLE OF NETHERLANDS

Every year in Ottawa  Canada we celebrate the tulip festival. During World War Two, the Dutch royalty was housed in Canada and as a thank you the people of the Netherlands gave Canada tulip bulbs.

From Ottawa and to the East coast then to the West coast and everywhere in between, tulips are popping up in Canadian gardens.

So it is possible to have our own little tulip festival in our own yards. Do you have tulips in your garden? Aren't they so beautiful?

TULIPS-THANKS TO THE DUTCH

Canada has had a linkage to the Netherlands since World War Two when the Dutch Royalty was housed in Ottawa. Thus, the big thank you to Canada of tulips and the annual Tulip Festival there. I just love tulips. They come in an array of colour, shape and sizes. Some start to bloom in April and others throughout the month of May. Along with the other spring bulbs they are such a welcome site in the garden. Over the years I have taken many, many photos of my tulips. It is my oldest daughter's favourite flower. So here's to the Dutch!! Do you have tulips in your garden? Have you been fortunate to be able to go to th Netherlands to see the Spring Flowers? It's on my bucket list to go there one day.

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