Category Archives: People

The Late Graham Phillips

It is with great sadness that we heard of the death, in early October, of Graham Phillips of New Zealand after a long illness. Possibly the most cheerful daffodil grower you are ever likely to meet and the creator of … Continue reading

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John Hunter – Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture Plant Raisers Award

A lovely photo of John and Marie Hunter and a well deserved award. Many Congratulations from The Daffodil Society and your friends in the UK. Congratulations to John Alexander Hunter of Nelson for receiving the 2021 RNZIH Plant Raisers’ Award … Continue reading

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DS Editor Camilla Bassett-Smith’s garden on TV

Our Editor, Camilla, opens up her cottage garden to Alan Titchmarsh tomorrow evening, Monday 12 April at 8pm on ITV.

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Ian Tyler – Elected DS Chairman. AGM 7 March 2021

It’s official! At the AGM of the Daffodil Society held on 7 March 2021 Ian Tyler was voted the new Chairman of The Daffodil Society. For those of you who do not know Ian, (unlikely I know) here is his … Continue reading

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The Daffodil Society – RHS The Garden March 2021

Our DS Editor, Camilla Basset-Smith, features in  this months The Garden magazine explaining why she belongs to the Daffodil Society. Well done!  

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The late Dr John Reed including comment from Malcolm Bradbury

More sad news from the USA. “It is with heavy heart that I announce the death of Dr. John Reed of Oakwood Daffodils in Niles, Michigan. John died peacefully this morning in the hospital. I believe it was the 22nd … Continue reading

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Roger Remembered – Michael Baxter

So many happy memories of a man and his daffodils. A great supporter of the South East of England Daffodil Society Sincere condolences to Terry and family from Michael Baxter

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The Late Roger Braithwaite

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                It is with very great sadness that we learn of the death of The Daffodil Society Chairman Roger Braithwaite. Roger had been unwell for some weeks but the suddenness of his passing … Continue reading

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The late Eddie Jarman

It is with sadness that we learn of the death of Eddie Jarman from Wadebridge Cornwall, following a heart attack. Our condolences to his wife and family

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The late Derek Williams

It is with regret that we hear of the death of Derek Williams. Chris Bone from the DS Northern group has written this tribute. It is with great sadness that I have to report the passing away of Derek Williams … Continue reading

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