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Spring Is In The Air.

There’s little if anything that represents spring as beautifully as flowers in full bloom.

One of the most recognizable of course, is the Daffodil.

Daffodils, or Narcissus as they are technically known, originated in the territories of Spain and Portugal thousands of years ago. According to Greek mythology, Narcissus, the son of the Greek river God Cephissus, fell in love with his own reflection in a pond of water, and because he could not obtain the object of his love, he died of sorrow next to the pond. When mourners attempted to find his body, they instead found the flower that today bears his name. It is believed that the drooping head of the daffodil flower represents Narcissus gazing at his own image.

The most common variety of all Daffodils is the bright yellow flower we often grow in our own yards. Times, they are a changing. Today’s Daffodils not only come in bright yellow, they come in an array of colors including orange, pink and white.
 
Throughout history, these beautiful flowers have inspired many a poet, and have produced more then a few annual Parades and Festivals.

The “Daffodil Festival” located in Pierce County Washington, is now in it’s seventy-seventh year. Local Daffodolians attend by the thousands.

Closer to home in the city of Murphys, Ironstone Vineyard is gearing up to host the 15th annual “National Daffodil Show”.

Larry Ringland is the Head Groundskeeper for Ironstone, and has worked there since 1989. “This is going to be the biggest and best show we have ever had. If you have never been to a show here, come and check it out, we have an unbelievable display”, he said.

The show will feature over one thousand colorful and artistic Daffodil creations from as far away as Japan, Australia and the UK.

Also, members of the Calaveras County Garden Club will showcase their talent in creating artistic designs using Daffodils.

By Linda Taylor. Linda@stancoinsider.com

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