Writer discovers cultivated daffodils in Norfolk meadow

Recently, warm weather in Caistor St Edmund, Norfolk, has brought nature alive. Sunshine has led to busy sparrows and the first bees, searching for nectar in crocuses. A nearby meadow has become dry enough to walk on. While exploring, I notice clusters of green leaves that turn out to be bee orchids. These orchids have tubers underground, which will help them bloom with their distinct pink flowers later in spring. The ground in the woodland is also fresh and green as the bluebells prepare to bloom. While hiking up a steep hill shaped by glaciers, I spot several clumps of yellow flowers that catch my eye. At first, I think they might be wild daffodils. These flowers differ from the cultivated ones we often see. However, after studying them closely, I determine they are likely cultivated daffodils. I share my findings with an expert from Plantlife, who confirms my conclusion. Although my hopes for a “Wordsworthian moment” fade, I look forward to the blooming bluebells and orchids in the coming weeks.