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The rambling narratives of me, Lucy Dinsmore, as I explore outdoor spaces, work alongside great gardeners, and learn about plants and gardening.

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My favorite daffodil at the moment: Narcissus ‘Actaea.’

There’s a big sweep of them along the orchard hill. The petals are a clean, near translucent white, like freshly starched shirts that almost shines against the dark foliage. And after the awe of a daytime bloom so similar to moonlight, you notice the delicate orangey-red rim along a deep yellow corona.