Where to see the daffodils

You don’t have to travel far in York to witness the beautiful daffodils bloom. Every spring, you’ll find a sea of yellow covering the slopes of our Bar walls and they fill local parks aplenty. If you fancy a bit of daffodil spotting, we’ve selected a few displays that you won’t want to miss this spring!

YORK MUSEUM GARDENS

The Museum Gardens display thousands of colourful daffodils each spring amongst the ruins of St Mary’s Abbey.

CLIFFORDS TOWER

Often considered the very heart of York, Clifford’s Tower has been a medieval stronghold since the days of William the Conqueror. In the spring, this beautiful bank is covered in bright yellow daffodils.

BENINGBOROUGH HALL

Beningborough Hall, an eightacre formal garden, has an array of flower beds in full bloom during the spring. If you’re visiting, why not make a day of it and check out the gallery and hall too?

FARNDALE

Famous for its daffodils, the beautiful valley of Farndale is nestled within the North York Moors. The site even has its very own Daffy Caffy, if you fancy grabbing a cuppa.

March gardening jobs

As winter slowly comes to an end, avid gardeners will be ready to welcome the beautiful season of spring. Here are a few pointers for you to consider for your list to do outdoors this March:

Hoe As You Go

To prevent weeds from germinating rapidly, your veggie beds (if you have any) will need hoeing as soon as it starts to get a bit warmer.

Deadhead Spring Flowers

Be sure to deadhead any

From bumblebees to hedgehogs, 1 in 7 of Yorkshire’s wildlife species are close to extinction or confinement. In a bid to protect our wildlife and aid its recovery, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is on the lookout for keen, nature-loving volunteers. Leading by example, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Community Champions will engage and inspire their local communities to make a difference for nature at home and in turn, encourage wildlife to thrive in the wider remaining winter bedding and spring flowers, making sure they don’t set seed.

WATCH FOR SLUGS!

In the world of gardening, warmer weather means slug weather. Monitor your crops and pay particular attention to soft, new growth. For organic methods to reduce the appearance of slugs, please visit www. gardenersworld.com.

Yorkshire region. Whether that’s encouraging something as simple as providing habitats for frogs, building nest boxes, or creating hedgehog-friendly streets, you’ll play an essential role in the recovery of our wildlife.

The YWT is currently supported by over 800 dedicated volunteers, but are constantly on the lookout for other members who are keen to do their bit for the environment. For more information on how to become a Community Champion, please visit www.ywt.org.uk.