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Daffodils have been making the news this year too, suggesting that they could help save our planet! Research is currently underway into how feeding cattle a chemical extracted from the Narcissus could reduce methane production by a third. Welcome news as the environment features so heavily in our list of 21st century priorities and even more of a reason for me to love these beautiful bulbs. Of course don’t forget to purchase your Narcissus ‘Paperwhite’ to plant inside for Christmas and the new year - they take about 4-6 weeks to bloom filling your sitting room with the sweetest of sensational scent.


If you’re looking for further reading on this subject and love nothing more than a spring bulb, then the perfect publication for you has just been released – The 128 page RHS Daffodil, Snowdrop and Tulip Yearbook 2023. Find out more about the tulip trials and planet saving daffodils as mentioned above, but also learn of over 50 new snowdrop introductions now on the market and fully illustrated in glossy glory. The wild Narcissus pseudonarcissus of the Gloucestershire/Herefordshire ‘Golden Triangle’ are covered in detail as are tulip displays across the country. Bulbous book reviews, national collections, tulip conservation as well as charity supporting ceramic daffodils are also just some of the topics waiting for your perusal. Books are available online, at RHS Garden Wisley or contact Camilla direct via The Garden Media Guild website to get your copy posted direct to your door for just 55p over the cover price of £14.95. A botanical bargain and a read bound to fill your dark evenings with delight!


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