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An Important Day For Daffodil Enthusiasts
An Important Day For Daffodil Enthusiasts
As of today, no fewer than 483 different varieties of Daffodils are available in the Fluwel web shop. Really, 483? Yes 483. I sometimes think 'what have I gotten myself into',... Read more...
The Flower Bulb Trade
The Flower Bulb Trade
To rule is to look into the future. This is also the case with the bulb trade. The Amaryllis growers have been chasing me, actually since the beginning of January,... Read more...
Rectification: World Daffodil Tour Programme
Rectification: World Daffodil Tour Programme
A small change of plans in the programme of the World Daffodil Tour that will be held in April. I sent out a programme in last week’s newsletter, and we... Read more...
Invitation to The World Daffodil Tour 2024
Invitation to The World Daffodil Tour 2024
Invitation to The World Daffodil Tour 2024 Dear readers, Every five years, Daffodil enthusiasts from all over the world organise a World Daffodil Tour. Over the years, we have visited... Read more...
Underwear challenge
Underwear challenge
 Underwear challenge An eye-opener, is what I would call my recent conversation with our car dealer Ed. Just to calm everyone’s nerves: Ed is a good one, I know car... Read more...
A New Year
A New Year
A New Year Another year to write more than fifty newsletters, and I’m already unsure of what to talk about in this very first one. I’ve had plenty of feedback... Read more...
My Dream Comes True
My Dream Comes True
 My Dream Comes True We all have those things in our life. You know, the things of great importance. Things that overshadow all other aspects of life. Sometimes, these things... Read more...
I’m a very happy man
I’m a very happy man
I’m a very happy man   Sounds nice, right? This is how I started my final message during this week’s Fluwel staff meeting. Every year, we finish the year by... Read more...
Housekeeping Notice
Housekeeping Notice
Housekeeping Notice Yes, we’re starting with a notice from housekeeping this week, I can’t help it either. I have no clue what else to tell you this week, so I... Read more...
Amaryllis, The Perfect Christmas Gift
Amaryllis, The Perfect Christmas Gift
Amaryllis, The Perfect Christmas Gift Dear All, About a month ago I wrote about my forever love for Amaryllis. There are so many reasons to love this plant so much:... Read more...
The Dutch Tradition of Complaining
The Dutch Tradition of Complaining
The Dutch Tradition of Complaining If the Dutch have any talent at all, it would be their ability to good-naturedly complain about literally everything under the sun. Usually, there is... Read more...
Ben’s New Grapes
Ben’s New Grapes
Ben’s New Grapes This week, I received a text message from my friend Ben, asking me if I happened to be in the neighbourhood somewhere in the next couple of... Read more...