Keukenhof in Lisse, Netherlands

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The Garden of Europe. In the Garden of Europe

Welcome to the Garden of Europe - a nickname given to this flower garden in Lisse, Netherlands. The literal translation of Keukenhof, from Dutch to English, is ‘kitchen court’, as the original grounds were a vegetable garden for the royal residents of Keuken Castle during the 15th century.

Usually, the flower garden opens for eight weeks each spring to show off the blooming tulips, daffodils and other flowers. But on 23 March 2020, the Dutch government cancelled all public events in an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus. However, because so much effort goes into the careful planning and planting of the garden, the staff of Keukenhof vowed: 'If people cannot come to Keukenhof, we will bring Keukenhof to the people.' They'll be sharing video and images of this year's garden on various 'online channels'.