Author Archives: Len

Walks for 2016

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Len

Our 2015 walks were again a great success, thank you to everyone who came and enjoyed the walks – the contributions brought almost £7000 of fund for Macmillan, despite the weather not always being on our side! We’ve planted a … Continue reading →

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Getting ready for the walks

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Len

The recent cold snap means that despite the daffodils being on track in February, they’re not quite making that last push to be in full bloom at the very start of the walks, so for the first few days it … Continue reading →

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Spring Update

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Len

I’ve walked around all of the fields today and everything is looking right for a grand show this year! The Early Sensation are already out, along with the snowdrops. Magnificence (another super early variety) is looking to be on target … Continue reading →

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Christmas Daffodils

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Len

Daffodils seem to be quite forward and in very good condition, but they will slow down when the weather turns colder – we will update in the new year, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our readers.

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Update on Daffodils, Bulbs, Planting and Dates for 2015

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Len

Get planting your daffodil bulbs now! Only buy firm bulbs, and remember the general rule for planting not too deep – usually about 2 to 2 and a half times the depth of the bulb. Fertilise if you like with … Continue reading →

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Don’t Panic, Mr Mainwaring!

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Len

Don’t panic! We will have thousands and thousands of daffodils in prime condition for the daffodil walks! Even though many varieties are coming out now, we have over 600 varietiess that carry on flowering right up to May so there’s … Continue reading →

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Daffodils coming up for 2014

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Len

Walking round the fields today I have observed a very heavy crop of daffodils for this year, due mostly to the hot summer last year, and of course the amount of rain throughout the winter which will prolong the flowering … Continue reading →

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Planting Update

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Len

Now is the perfect time for planting out your daffodils – just as it turns wet and cold for October. This week I’ve been enjoying planting out about 2000 new bulbs with 9 different varieties around the woods, the pingot, … Continue reading →

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Walk dates for 2014

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Len

Walks for 2014 will be from Saturday 29th March to Sunday 13th April inclusive. Walks will be available in the morning starting at 10:30am, and self-guided walks in the afternoon. Although 2013 was a very unusual year in how late … Continue reading →

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Snowy Daffodil Update

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Len

Some daffodils are beginning to show colour in sheltered places, particularly the variety Early Sensation. The recent snow has covered the fields with a nice warm protective blanket, so very little damage will occur on the daffodils, there seems to … Continue reading →

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