The famed Tulip Stairs in Greenwich's Queen's House are an architectural marvel, but there’s been a long-standing debate about the design of the iron balustrade that embraces this staircase. Are they tulips or the traditional fleur-de-lys?⁠

A haunting and emotional poem, in which tulips are personified and given such a powerful and central presence that they function almost like characters.

These flowers carry the spiritual and emotional themes of purification, renewal, rebirth, and personal transformation.

Does the penny trick really stop tulips from drooping?

Keep your tulips looking fresh and vigorous with these tips. Plus, a few myth-busters.

Is it ice cream? Is it a flower? This unique and rare tulip variety is a sweet treat for any garden.

As far as tulip festivals go, bigger is better. These are the greatest, from the tulip fields of Skagit Valley, Washington to the palaces and parks of Istanbul.

Feed your love of tulips with this edible tulip dessert!

Many are left wondering whether this public artwork by American pop artist, Jeff Koons, truly honors the victims of the 2015 Paris terrorist attacks.

Learn more about Ina Garten’s incredible career, inspiring love story, and some of my favorite recipes by this beloved author and Food Network program host.

Discover three Paris museums, all doable in a half day and just as grand as the Louvre.

Container planting basics. Learn how to plant tulip bulbs in pots with these six easy steps.

Follow these key steps when planting your tulip bulbs each fall and enjoy a dazzling display the following spring.

You can still see the “ruff” on today’s fashion runways. What’s the story behind this iconic fashion statement of 16th and 17th-century Europe?

Ukraine is an incredibly historic country with breathtaking natural landscapes and dazzling architecture.

Everything you thought you knew about the origins of Champagne is a myth! Watch my 6-minute video to get the real story.

Take a walk with me through one of the most unique architectural districts in the world.

A brief overview of the differences between two of the most iconic modern art movements.

With over 400,000 flower species, when exactly did the rose become so revered as an emblem of romantic love in Western culture?

Advancements in X-ray technology have revealed secret underpainting in famous works of art.