Q: Where do tulip bulbs come from? Do they grow from seed? — Tobi G., email A: Yes, originally they came from seed. To make a superior blossom, growers transfer pollen from flower to flower and wait ...

A: It sure is! One of the most fun curiosities is discovering how each tree develops for reproduction. Here are some of the seed pods I’ve identified over the years.

Tulips are grown from bulbs that are separated from a mother plant. As the bulb matures, it stores carbohydrates to produce foliage and blooms. Most growers purchase mature bulbs to be planted in late ...