Daffodil Friends, Here are some photos of daffodils blooming in my daffodil patch today (January 8). The first two photos are of an unregistered viridiflorus seedling from Manuel Lima. Fast-increasing, long-lasting blooms, these have been in bloom for a month.…
The Fortuna Garden Club’s Daffodil Show features Artistic Arrangements. There is a special section for high-school students. Here are some of their remarkable miniature arrangements: Elementary-school third-graders posted drawings of daffodils on the walls: The enthusiasm of the students bodes…
When I went to my first ADS Convention (1981) it was to see (and exhibit) flowers. Over the years, my primary purpose has changed. Now it is to see my friends! Daffodil enthusiasts are a warm and friendly group. I…
It’s likely that every local daffodil group has members who love daffodils and grow them in their gardens, but who seldom show many – yet whose support and contributions to the group’s activities are essential. The Northern California Daffodil Society…
Seldom recognized for his many contributions to events in our California daffodil community is octogenarian Richard Hunt, here photographed with yours truly at the NCDS Fall Party, October 2013. Richard is the founder of the annual Mother Lode Daffodil Show…
The Livermore Daffodil Show is always on the first weekend in March. This year was the earliest dates – March 1-2 – possible. This fortunate circumstance allowed exhibiting many of my viridiflorus seedlings, which bloom in February. Many of these…