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Diary of the Daffodils
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50 years of my mom propagating daffodils has lead to thousands of daffodils in the woods surrounding her home. Enjoy these glimpses of the 4 weeks a year the daffodils bloom around my mom's house. (all images are from my mom's property)
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diaryofthedaffodil.bsky.social
I found this grave site when I was exploring a wooded area in Old Church, VA. Can you see all the daffodil leaves that were planted around it? The children buried here were well loved. This site is from the mid 1800's and most of the children did not make it past age 4. #daffodils #gravesite
November 11, 2025 at 3:10 PM
diaryofthedaffodil.bsky.social
Daffodil bulbs actually "walk" deeper over time as their contractile roots pull them downward.

#daffodils #diaryofthedaffodils #daffodil #flowers #cultivation #propagating #propagation #flowers #BloomScrolling #Narcissus #DaffodilLove #Gardening #BulbGardening
November 7, 2025 at 1:49 PM
diaryofthedaffodil.bsky.social
Had a blast at the 'Daffodil, Jonquil, or Narcissus' class at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens by the Virginia Daffodil Society (VDS). Got some gorgeous bulbs that I'll be planting soon.
#daffodils #diaryofthedaffodils #daffodil #flowers #cultivation #propagating #propagation #Narcissus
November 4, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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The Halloween treats that I passed out this year 😃
I wonder who got the double bulb?
#daffodils #diaryofthedaffodils #daffodil #flowers #cultivation #propagating #propagation #flowers #BloomScrolling #Narcissus #DaffodilLove #Gardening #BulbGardening
November 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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This is my mama's chair. She likes to bundle up and sit out here and enjoy her daffodil woods!

#daffodils #diaryofthedaffodils #daffodil #flowers #cultivation #propagating #propagation #flowers #BloomScrolling #Narcissus #DaffodilLove #Gardening #BulbGardening
October 31, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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These miniatures are the Teté-â-Teté variety. They are tiny and usually the first daffodils to push their way through the cold ground in Feb at my mom's home.

#daffodils #diaryofthedaffodils #daffodil #flowers #cultivation #propagating #propagation #flowers #Narcissus #DaffodilLove #Gardening
October 28, 2025 at 3:17 PM
diaryofthedaffodil.bsky.social
I think these are a type of Tahiti Daffodil. Does anyone know for sure??

#daffodils #diaryofthedaffodils #daffodil #flowers #cultivation #propagating #propagation #flowers #BloomScrolling #Narcissus #DaffodilLove #Gardening #BulbGardening
October 25, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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You are not merely growing; you are remembering how to be golden.

#daffodils #diaryofthedaffodils #daffodil #flowers #cultivation #propagating #propagation #flowers #BloomScrolling #Narcissus #DaffodilLove #Gardening #BulbGardening
October 22, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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The very lucky get a gift of Daffodils from mama's home. She loves the people at her gym, so they always get a vase.

#daffodils #diaryofthedaffodils #daffodil #flowers #cultivation #propagating #propagation #flowers #BloomScrolling #Narcissus #DaffodilLove #Gardening #BulbGardening
October 20, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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You golden rebels, braving late frosts just to wink at the world!

#daffodils #diaryofthedaffodils #daffodil #flowers #cultivation #propagating #propagation #flowers #BloomScrolling #Narcissus #DaffodilLove #Gardening #BulbGardening
October 15, 2025 at 1:47 PM
diaryofthedaffodil.bsky.social
To propagate daffodils, dig up clumps every 3-5 years, separate offsets, and replant immediately for continuous blooms.

#daffodil #daffodils #bulbgardening #diaryofthedaffodils #narcissus
October 14, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Some of the flowers my mom took to show at the Virginia Daffodil Society a few years back. I'm excited to grow some flowers to show in 2026.

#daffodil #daffodils #bulbgardening #diaryofthedaffodils #narcissus
October 12, 2025 at 5:38 PM
diaryofthedaffodil.bsky.social
The daffodil's corona (trumpet) contains most of the flower's nectar, which is specifically designed to attract long-tongued pollinators like bees.

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October 10, 2025 at 6:14 PM
diaryofthedaffodil.bsky.social
Daffodil flowers exhibit heliotropism, meaning they will turn their heads to follow the sun's path across the sky.

#daffodil #daffodils #bulbgardening #diaryofthedaffodils #narcissus
October 8, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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In Ottoman gardens, daffodils symbolized the all-seeing eye of God watching earth awaken.

#daffodil #daffodils #bulbgardening #diaryofthedaffodils #narcissus
October 6, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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A single daffodil bulb can split and form offsets, eventually creating a large clump that can be divided to propagate new plants.

#daffodil #daffodils #bulbgardening #diaryofthedaffodils #narcissus
October 5, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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In Celtic folklore, it was believed that daffodils could point to buried treasure with their nodding heads.

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October 3, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Celtic traditions held that daffodils marked portals to fairy realms at spring equinox.

#daffodil #daffodils #bulbgardening #diaryofthedaffodils #narcissus
October 2, 2025 at 8:38 PM
diaryofthedaffodil.bsky.social
Life has been a whirlwind the past few weeks after my computer sadly stopped wanting to work. Luckily all the pics from my mom's daffodils were saved in Dropbox so they were not lost!!!
Got some cool news on the horizon concerning her daffodils, stay tuned!!

#daffodil #bulbgardening #narcissus
October 1, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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You are the earth's way of whispering, "I remember the sun," after a long silence.

#daffodils #daffodil #flowers #propagating #propagation #gardening #flowers #diaryofthedaffodils #Narcissus #Gardening #BulbGardening
September 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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The daffodil’s trumpet isn’t just for show, it helps attract pollinators like bees & butterflies.

#daffodils #daffodil #flowers #propagating #propagation #diaryofthedaffodils #Narcissus #Gardening #BulbGardening
September 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
diaryofthedaffodil.bsky.social
These are some of my mother's favorites of her daffodils. The Tete A Tete daffodil. It is one of the first daffodils to start blooming, a tiny miniature with bright flowers. I hope to see it push through the snow this winter.

#daffodils #daffodil #flowers #diaryofthedaffodils #Narcissus
September 17, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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Daffodils naturalized under deciduous trees benefit from full sun in early spring before the trees leaf out, meeting their light needs perfectly.

#daffodils #daffodil #flowers #propagating #propagation #gardening #flowers #diaryofthedaffodils #Narcissus #Gardening #BulbGardening
September 15, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Daffodils thrive in areas with full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct sunlight to store enough energy for the following year's bloom.

#daffodils #daffodil #flowers #propagating #propagation #gardening #flowers #diaryofthedaffodils #Narcissus #Gardening #BulbGardening
September 12, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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Daffodils are one of the oldest cultivated flowers, with records dating back to ancient Greek and Roman gardens over 2,000 years ago.

#daffodils #daffodil #flowers #cultivation #propagating #propagation #gardening #flowers #BloomScrolling #diaryofthedaffodils #Narcissus #Gardening #BulbGardening
September 11, 2025 at 3:11 PM