In his weekly column, Farmer Tom addresses a question from Marian Heeremans regarding her Calathea houseplant, which is developing brown, dry spots on its leaves. Despite the plant showing healthy new growth and receiving regular water and fertilizer, the owner is seeking advice on what might be causing the damage.
King's Day celebrations across major Dutch cities passed without any significant incidents, according to local authorities. While exact visitor numbers were not provided, municipalities reported a busy and successful holiday in cities including Utrecht, Rotterdam, and The Hague.
Haarlem will mark Remembrance Day on May 4 with ceremonies at several local monuments, including a central service at St. Bavokerk and a silent march to the Dreef. On May 5, the city celebrates Liberation Day with the annual Bevrijdingspop festival, which features a commemorative concert and performances by various national artists. Local traffic measures and road closures will be in effect during these events to accommodate the commemorations and festivities.
Lizzo has announced her third studio album, titled Bitch, which is scheduled for release on June 5. The singer aims to reclaim the title word through the project, with the title track set to debut on May 1.
Microbiologist Jurian Wijnheijmer has established a mushroom laboratory in an Amsterdam basement to cultivate various species and share knowledge about fungi. The facility supplies fresh mushrooms to the restaurant located directly above the lab and uses specialized growing techniques. Wijnheijmer aims to showcase the unique biological properties and beauty of mushrooms through his work.
Many people in the Netherlands are participating in 'Social-free May' by taking a month-long break from platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Psychologist Thijs Launspach supports the initiative, highlighting the mental health benefits of disconnecting from attention-grabbing apps.