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If you love daffodils, beautiful countryside, and a lovely day out, then come along for a guided daffodil walk near the village of Whitegate, in the heart of the Vale Royal, Cheshire.

Guided by Len Tomlinson, you’ll find out about daffodil growing, propogating, competitions, local history of the area and farming, and see many varieties of daffodils that have been cultivated for over a century.

Daffodil walks are made during the height of the growing season – March and April, but every year is different as are the varieties that you’ll see!

Daffodils in full bloom!

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Len

A quick update!

After our burst of spring sunshine we have lots of lovely flowers out and looking fantastic!

We’ll be open all next week up to and including Easter Monday we will be open lots of daffodils and narcissi to come and see!

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February Update on Daffodils

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Len

Well we had the cold snap as expected, and the daffodils are progressing well and on time for a perfect show this year.

Hope you’ll join us and enjoy spring at its finest!

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Update on daffodils

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Len

So far this winter we’ve had lots of very heavy rain, which is excellent for daffodils.

The daffodils are all in very good condition, and should have plenty of substance. The extra water means the bulbs have that much more vigour and stamina, which means a longer growing season.

We can look forward to a marvelous show of daffodils this year – bang on time!

You may have noticed growth already of some early varieties – here or there we’re seeing some in flower already – varieties such as Early Sensation may be in flower now, particular if they’re in a sheltered position, and able to take advantage of the mild weather we’ve had so far!  We’re bound to get a cold snap soon which will slow down the growth, but not harm the daffodils.

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Daffodil Talks around and about in 2012

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Len

 

We’ve got a few talks for 2012 organised so far, as I go out and about with the pictures, films and the like, talking about daffodil growing and the farm over the past 100 years. Looking forward to these as always – the travelling might not be so great but the warm welcome and enthusiastic questions are always good.

January 23rd at Frodsham Garden Club

February 14th at Eaton WI

February 20th at Hazel Grove, Stockport

March 1st at Manley Garden Club

March 6th at Tiverton Garden Club

March 21st at Crewe and Nantwich U3A (at 10:30am! Bloody hell!)

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