Did you know that if you tried to grow a daffodil from seed you’d have to wait five years before it bloomed? Daffodil bulbs are great time savers for gardeners, they are
poisonous to squirrels and voles, and deer don’t like them!
According to Flower Magazine, Gibbs Gardens, less than an hour north of Atlanta, is one of the 10 best places in the world to see daffodils. The award-winning, 376-acre botanical garden features more than 20 million daffodils, including more than 100 varieties.
Among the few varieties that thrive in our coastal climate is the Narcissus ‘Carlton’ bulb, which The Landings Garden Club is presently offering for sale. To order, email landingsgardenclub@gmail.com and include your name, phone number, and how many bags you want (10 bulbs to a bag – $10 per bag.) Directions for planting in late November or early December are included.
Daffodils are more than a thing of beauty. Researchers found that, like many other plants, daffodils have medicinal benefits. They contain a compound to help slow the progression of dementia. According to the National Institutes of Health, Center for Biotechnology Information, galantamine originally was isolated from several plants including daffodil bulbs, but is now synthesized and marketed as Reminyl.
Skidaway Audubon’s Nature Notices initiative is designed to inspire residents to replace a portion of their lawn with groupings of native trees, shrubs, and pollinator plants. Daffodils are a good choice for naturalizing part of your yard as they require little maintenance, multiply on their own, and some last for 50 years! While they are not native to America, they are not invasive and are considered a neutral addition to a landscape as they do not require pesticides, fertilizer, or excessive watering.
Skidaway Audubon is an all-volunteer organization that carries out several environmental conservation projects at The Landings. Visit SkidawayAudubon.org to volunteer, donate, or for more information about other Audubon initiatives and upcoming events.
For more information on Nature Notices, visit skidawayaudubon.org. Skidaway Audubon is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization. Visit the website to learn about other Audubon initiatives, upcoming events, and how to become an Audubon supporter through volunteering or donation.
