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Shoots already?

Danielle Cowell, 19 November 2009

Pupils from Oakfield Primary School  asked: 'When will the bulbs sprout?'

Normally, I would say 'nothing much will happen until after Christmas', but some bulbs have already decided to pop up through the soil!

Pupils from Pentrepoeth Junior School reported: 'We were very surprised to find the shoots and we have now noticed a few more in our flowerbeds. I am attaching a photo for you to see.'

From studying the photograph, although I can't be 100% sure, they certainly look like daffodil shoots. Compare my photograph from last year - what do you think?

Please leave a comment if you see any early shoots or email any photographs to scan@nmgw.ac.uk

Many Thanks, Professor Plant

 

 

 

 

 

 

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sheenjhon
9 December 2009, 16:42
This post shares a very spectacular and amazing pictures.All this is a sheer example of excellent fine photography.
Sychdyn School
27 November 2009, 11:40
I have attached some photographs of our planting at Sychdyn school. This year our Year 6 children were 'helped' by our Year 1 children. They all had a super time deciding where to plant their bulbs and we have been collecting our weather data carefully.
Reply to Hubberston
27 November 2009, 11:39
That is interesting. I think perhaps this mild weather we have been having, up until recently has confused the bulbs a little. Hopefully, the frost we are expecting this weekend won't damage your bulbs. These daffodils are very tough - but keep us posted in the spring.

keep up the good work.

Professor Plant
Hubberston School - Milford Haven
26 November 2009, 09:17
Hi! Professor Plant. Yes our bulbs appeared early last week too. Much too early we thought. The children were thrilled.