The City of Greater Bendigo is providing an opportunity for residents to get their hands on some bargain priced 2025 Bloom Festival tulip bulbs at the City's Visitor Centres in Bendigo from 9am this Wednesday November 19 and in Heathcote from Thursday November 20.
City of Greater Bendigo Sportsfields and Reserves Coordinator Tyrone Downie said this year the bulbs have already been removed from garden beds and will be available for sale at the City's Visitor Centres in Bendigo and Heathcote.
"The tulip bulbs are priced at $7.50 per bag and there is a four-bag limit to ensure as many people as possible have an opportunity to purchase some bargain priced tulip bulbs this year," Mr Downie said.
"There is a minimum of 20 bulbs of various colours in each bag making them excellent value for money.
"After digging up the bulbs, City staff stored them for a short time to allow the green stems to dry out and nutrients to be drawn down into the bulbs.
"This has allowed City staff to bag up the bulbs without the stems which is what most people prefer.
"We understand that some people will be disappointed about the decision not to hold the tulip dig this year. However, the tulip dig normally takes place on a weekday morning and many people cannot attend the event.
"This way more people will be able to obtain some bulbs at a time that suits them."
