Actually, I’m a little late with the greeting. In St. Louis, the daffodils have had their moment. Aside from crocus, these bright yellow, or yellow and white, blooms are cheerful indicators of spring.
Yes, some years the bulbs, like humans, misjudge the weather and end up blooming above a fresh snow blanket.
This happy looking group of daffodils was photographed on March 1st of last year.
Early to bloom in the season, daffodils often symbolize rebirth and new beginnings. Have a friend with a March birthday? Daffodils, a card featuring the bloom, are a spot-on token.
Pretty and cheerful, daffodils do come with a caution. DO NOT EAT! However, this has not prevented them from being used historically to induce vomiting or numbness.
During her year photographing Missouri State Parks, Serena Carter would have encountered daffodils throughout the month of March and perhaps into the first portion of April. Either wild, or escapees from long-ago farm gardens, daffodils bob their blooms in a cheery “hello” from all portions of the state.
Morning Tryst, the sweet romance featuring Serena, also introduces the reader to Zack Sans, a man of few words and many secrets. Follow the link to learn more: https://amzn.to/35gH37S
