I’m not the official spokesman for WDS however I was there for the judging yesterday and have some pictures and some winners. It was the first show in three years and it was great to be able to see many…
WDS Show 9-10 April
Category: Breeding
Contains information and advice about hybridizing as well as photos of seedlings.
Carters Daffodil Listing of Daffodils for sale in 2021
Issues with 2 year seedlings
I grow seeds in pots for two years prior to putting out in the garden bed. I will be taking the bulbs from their pots and store the bulbs in envelopes till planting time. Great way to use Junk Mail…
Daffodil flag taken down for the year.
I watched the last daffodils melt in the heat this weekend. Three poets a div 3 and a division 7 were the last open this season. Seed set was terrible for the early crosses with only two successful in Oakdale…
1st year blooms
This was a banner year for 1st year blooms. From 2013 up to 2018 seedlings bloomed for the 1st time. I selected maybe 25 and will post the best. The photos show the 2010 grand parents. They produced many unremarkable…
New Award to John Hunter
On Friday 16th April 2021, John Hunter will be presented with the Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture Raisers’ (Breeders’) Award, to add to the many awards he has already received. The Award will be made at a ceremony in…