Episode Description

What do the Hunger Winter, a 17th century financial bubble, and a children’s cartoon have in common? Tulips.

In this episode, we dig into the surprising history of one of spring’s most beloved flowers, from its role in a financial crisis to its part in helping a people survive a very difficult winter.

Covered in this episode:

1. The life-saving role of the tulip in the Hunger Winter of 1944-45.
2. The Tulip Mania of the 1630s and how a virus led to great beauty.
3. Tulip’s importance in its native homeland and how it got to Europe.
4. How to grow tulips in your garden.
5. Which modern varieties can give you a similar effect to the varieties that were so popular during Tulip Mania.

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