Campaign launched to keep tourists out of Dutch tulip fields
5 years, 9 months ago

Campaign launched to keep tourists out of Dutch tulip fields

NL Times  

A campaign is being launched to keep tourists out of the flower fields in the Bollenstreek. "Everyone is welcome, but we want it to remain fun for everyone", flower bulb gower and initiator Simon Pennings said to Omroep West. "I've been growing bulbs for 40 years, but it's actually getting worse", Pennings said to the broadcaster. Last year signs were also placed in the Bollenstreek to remind tourists that they are not allowed to go into the fields.

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A local expert's guide to seeing the most beautiful tulips in the Netherlands
9 months, 1 week ago

A local expert's guide to seeing the most beautiful tulips in the Netherlands

BBC  

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Dutch farmers to tourists: Don’t trample our tulips
5 years, 9 months ago

Dutch farmers to tourists: Don’t trample our tulips

Associated Press  

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