Our tulips are back!!!!!

[onetruething]

shop.hollandridgefarms.com/products/tulip-surprise-box



I'm so excited!!! Thank you to whomever it was that originally shared these, they're my favorite!!!

[heygrey]

Thank you!!!

I checked their website yesterday, but there was nothing about shipping dates yet. My moms birthday is Feb 7th and I love ordering them for her. I think I’m wait and order on the 2nd.

[simpsongal]

They're back now? They're in NJ right....do they grow them in greenhouses?

[TR]

Jan 19, 2023 10:19:12 GMT -5 simpsongal said:

They're back now? They're in NJ right....do they grow them in greenhouses?

Yeah, this is surprising. Last year my first order for the tulips was March 17. I did order a Lily surprise box in January.

[keyslover]

I ordered last year and they were pretty sad, but I am giving it another chance.

[Pilsy]

Jan 19, 2023 10:51:15 GMT -5 keyslover said:

I ordered last year and they were pretty sad, but I am giving it another chance.

This is what's holding me back! I really want to send some to a couple friends, but sending crappy flowers somehow feels worse than not sending any. lol  

[wildrice]

Jan 19, 2023 11:18:58 GMT -5 Pilsy said:

Jan 19, 2023 10:51:15 GMT -5 keyslover said:

I ordered last year and they were pretty sad, but I am giving it another chance.

This is what's holding me back! I really want to send some to a couple friends, but sending crappy flowers somehow feels worse than not sending any. lol  

I've done 4-5 tulip orders over the last couple of years and they have all been good. My peonies never opened, though, so I'd skip those (they did refund me, but I wouldn't chance sending them to someone else).

[Patsy Baloney]

Adding to the chorus of - my tulips were crappy.

Plan 15 minutes to call a local florist and go that route for delivery if you want to surprise someone. There’s a little more confidence that your gift won’t get stuck in a box at a sorting facility for too many days.

[pixy0stix]

Jan 19, 2023 11:18:58 GMT -5 Pilsy said:

Jan 19, 2023 10:51:15 GMT -5 keyslover said:

I ordered last year and they were pretty sad, but I am giving it another chance.

This is what's holding me back! I really want to send some to a couple friends, but sending crappy flowers somehow feels worse than not sending any. lol  

Last year got weird due to carrier delivery. I had two bunches arrive late, to the point that the flowers only partly revived. I think delivery for carriers is now better? I haven't heard anything like the issues they were having last year.

[onetruething]

Aww, sorry to hear that others got crappy tulips! I've only had positive experiences so far. We'll see how these ones go!!

[keyslover]

Jan 19, 2023 11:18:58 GMT -5 Pilsy said:

Jan 19, 2023 10:51:15 GMT -5 keyslover said:

I ordered last year and they were pretty sad, but I am giving it another chance.

This is what's holding me back! I really want to send some to a couple friends, but sending crappy flowers somehow feels worse than not sending any. lol  

Last year I sent them to someone and it was sad. This year, I’m sending them to myself and if they are nice I may deliver them myself since they are close to me. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[Pilsy]

keyslover,that's not a bad idea! I could use some tulips...

[fancynewbeesly]

That farm is about 30 minutes from our house and is amazing. It is one of my girls favorite places. In the fall they have sunflowers growing.

[heygrey]

Ive made several orders to my mom, but they are in eastern PA so the travel time is minimal. They have always been great for her!

[Pom]

Update: I ordered them for my husband and they were just beautiful. Orange and pink and perfect.

[whiskeytails]

I’ve ordered several times for myself and others last year and only once were they bad. And if I recall correctly, those were delivered during an artic freeze.

I got ones delivered on Thursday. The red are opening this morning and are perfect. The pink are still closed.

I’m very happy.

[jlt19]

I ordered some for my sister after her dog passed and she received them Thursday. She seems pleased with them as of Friday night but they had yet to open. I imagine she’ll share with me when they do.

[bcv513]

I ordered some for my mom and they came yesterday. They are absolutely gorgeous! I’m so happy with them

[Deleted]

Mine are on my counter and they're so pretty. And this year I actually read the box and left the wrap on for a night.

[joy]

Jan 19, 2023 18:20:34 GMT -5 fancynewbeesly said:

That farm is about 30 minutes from our house and is amazing. It is one of my girls favorite places. In the fall they have sunflowers growing.

We also live nearby! We brought our zealous four year old (at the time) and she picked tulips plus bulbs. I felt so bad! Lovely place. Great array of sunflowers in the fall, too.

[joy]

Anyone who does live around here, the farm across the street from Holland Ridge is called Stone Tavern Orchards. It is lovely! So many different apple trees, corn maze, wagons, tractor ride, large pumpkin patch, etc. Check it out next fall.

[mortomo]

I ordered some for my mom and she got them last week. They look really nice. She's in WI and got them in a couple of days.

[keyslover]

They have redeemed themselves My tulips are beautiful. Not sure what happened last year with my Lily's.

[heygrey]

It's Thursday if anyone wants to order tulips today! I just ordered some for my mom's birthday next week.

[Pilsy]

How many more weeks will these be available? Does anyone here know? I checked the website (albeit superficially) and didn't see any indication.

[zaneyzoo]

I just received mine and they are gorgeous! Firm and vibrant!

[Deleted]

I was disappointed with my box this year. The yellows opened and bloomed beautifully. The pink never opened, and then they died.

[cherry1111]

I sent some to a friend who had me as a houseguest this past weekend. I hope they are nice for her. They are supposed to be delivered tomorrow.

[tommygirl03]

My grandmother’s were delivered today. She says they are beautiful