Tulips in bloom at Dunster Castle

Midwest Tulip Fest in full bloom with 700,000 beauties from the Netherlands: 'It's a hidden gem'

The Midwest Tulip Fest at Kuipers Family Farm is a toddler’s paradise. Several tots, not much taller than the long-stemmed flowers, were happily taking advantage of their proximity to the plants Saturday.Among the explorers was 2-year-old Evie Geem, of Vernon Hills, who was spotted among a row of dark pink beauties that nearly matched her outfit.“She loves it,” said her mother, Jennifer Chan, 41. “She was smelling them all.”Another adventurer wa…

Tulips in bloom at Dunster Castle

To appreciate Spring in all its glory in Somerset, you might consider a trip down to Dunster Castle to look at the tulips. But make it quick because…