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RHS Hyde Hall 20-21 March 2024

Posted on March 22, 2024 by Editor

Some lovely pictures from this show sent by Michael Baxter. Our thanks go to him for sharing them: Best Bloom in Show and Best Seedling in show went to DT1012, exhibited by Richard McCaw and bred by Derrick Turbitt. … Continue reading →

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RHS Early Daffodil Competition

Posted on March 17, 2024 by Editor

Have cut today for the early competition at RHS Hyde Hall Gardens in Essex. Come and see a wonderful display of all types of Daffodil on Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd March 2024.

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Name that Daffodil

Posted on March 14, 2024 by Editor

Lots of enquries on the the Society’s Facebook page asking if people can put a name to a variety. If you have one you want to know the name, we are at: https://www.facebook.com/thedaffodilsociety This distinctive one is ‘Rataplan’.

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Register a New Daffodil

Posted on March 10, 2024 by Editor

For anyone wishing to register the name of a new Daffodil cultivar, measurements and photos will need to be taken at flowering time. The current form for applying to register a new name is in this PDF file. REGISTRATION-FORM-(updated-Nov2023)

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2024 Members’ Bulb Lottery

Posted on March 8, 2024 by Editor

This is a list of prizes and prize donors for the 2024 Members Bulb Lottery. If you are not a member, please consider joining for a chance to win these exciting prizes. Tickets are available at £1 each from Len … Continue reading →

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RHS plant competitions

Posted on March 6, 2024 by Editor

Schedules for the RHS plant competitions are available online at: https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/exhibit-at-a-show/rhs-horticultural-competitions

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Spring is coming

Posted on March 6, 2024 by Editor

Thanks to Ken Harrop for sending this picture which shows that Spring is just around the corner.

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Facebook

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Editor

For those unfamiliar with Facebook, there is considerable interest and discussion on a variety of group pages. Joining Facebook need not involve sharing personal information if you choose not to. The Daffodil Society group has 1300 followers and is easier … Continue reading →

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Scented Daffodils

Posted on February 25, 2024 by Editor

The March 2024 edition of The Garden magazine (free to all RHS members) contains nine pages on scented Daffodils. The two articles are beautifully illustrated.

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The late John Goddard

Posted on February 21, 2024 by Editor

We were sad to hear of the death of John Goddard at the grand age of 93 years. John exhibited at the highest level at the Daffodil Society show and the RHS shows with many awards to his name. His … Continue reading →

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