Tom Stimpson: The best narcissi from our visit to the Netherlands - Episode 290

Tom Stimpson: The best narcissi from our visit to the Netherlands - Episode 290

September 3, 2026 · 20 min · Episode 290

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Tom Stimpson joins Sarah Raven to discuss their findings on narcissus varieties from their trip to the Netherlands.

From the first November blooms to the last flowers in May, narcissus can quietly carry your garden through the whole of spring. In this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Tom Stimpson joins Sarah as they unpack what they found on a whirlwind narcissus trip to the Netherlands – from finely bred, climate‑resilient varieties to pots that brim with scent on the coldest days. They share their favourite tried‑and‑tested daffodils for pots, borders and cutting, and the key characteristic...

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