THE DIRT
Finding this photo of these daffodils
has inspired me to keep planting.
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The late-afternoon sun lights up a ‘Tahiti’ daffodil.
‘Sir Winston Churchill’ daffodils are
a favorite, as they smell like gardenias.
These daffodils close to the house are
the first to bloom and sometimes pay for it.
Wet snow pushed them to the ground.
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of the few things the deer won’t eat.
The yellow flowers are the harbinger of spring, and they
come in all shapes and sizes. From the miniature “Tete a Tete”
to huge double varieties, such as “Tahiti.”
As I often say, I’m a sucker for the doubles, adding more to
the landscape each season.
This is the time to take some pictures and notes so you’ll
know where to plant and what to order this fall. Planning
ahead is one of the things that will give you a better garden.
There’s also a special thrill in seeing the new bulbs that were
planted last fall. One of my favorite things to do is to walk the
woodlands and cut the flowers to enjoy inside.
All gardens are ephemeral, and one of the reasons daffodils
are so precious is that they are only around until the start of
summer.