Tulip Fever

Tulips are one of the quintessential flowers of spring; they are also the most widely depicted flower in art, which goes hand in hand with its popularity throughout history. Tulips arrived in Europe in the mid-sixteenth century, brought over from Turkey by travelers who fell in love with their assortment of bright colours and lily-like flowers – they have been celebrated since. So pick up a selection of locally grown stems this weekend, and you’ll be happy you did.