Narcissus: History and Mythology

Much has been written about the beauty of daffodils over the centuries – but why are they sometimes called Narcissi?  The name daffodil is commonly used to refer to the […]

January – the bleakest month?

The first month of the year, named after Janus, the Roman god who is depicted with two faces, one looking forward and one looking back, is often thought to be […]