Blooming today in central Ohio, and one Mary Lou Gripshover (and many others) will recognize. Hope Taft. In it’s first year in our fields so I’m sure not at its finest, but opening nicely, and check out that emerald eye. …
Our season isn’t over yet…
Month: April 2020
My Minnesota early daffs
The daffodil season in Minnesota is always compressed – just a few weeks long before the weather turns hot. This year, with an early spring, we are getting a great display. Here are some of my early daffs, photos taken…
Daffodils in bloom at the site of the 2019 National Convention
We happened to be out today and decided we’d stop by the Hilton in Bloomington that was the site of last year’s national convention. We were hoping that some of the daffodils that we’re planted in the fall of 2018…
An interesting seedling
An Early Seedling
This is a seedling of Monal X Banker which is as early as Monal not quite as colorful, but much better formed. Until I have two stocks, I only use the pollen from seedlings. I am blooming seedling crosses in…
Daffodil season Started in Minnesota
I am now working from home and have been able to visit the collection during the day. There is typically a lull mid day from work. I am now on my fourth project sourcing media for respirators and respiratory protection…