Daffodils Quote by Cassandra Danz
““A daffodil bulb will divide and redivide endlessly. That's why, like the peony, it is one of the few flowers you can find around abandoned farmhouses, still blooming and increasing in numbers fifty years after the farmer and his wife have moved to heaven, or the other place, Boca Raton. If you dig up a clump when no one is nearby and there is no danger of being shot, you'll find that there are scores of little bulbs in each clump, the progeny of a dozen or so planted by the farmer's wife in 1942. If you take these home, separate them, and plant them in your own yard, within a couple of years, you'll have a hundred daffodils for the mere price of a trespassing fine or imprisonment or both. I had this adventure once, and I consider it one of the great cheap thrills of my gardening career. I am not advocating trespassing, especially on my property, but there is no law against having a shovel in the trunk of your car.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Gardening Tales, 2020
A daffodil bulb multiplies endlessly, allowing anyone to harvest many flowers cheaply, though it may involve trespassing.
In simple terms: Daffodils spread rapidly, offering cheap harvests if you dig them up.
Key Takeaway
Harvest responsibly, respect property.
Themes
nature
resourcefulness
ethics
Mood
reflective
cautious
Type
advice
ethical
When to use this quote
- gardening
- urban for
- foraging
- legal awareness
Key Concepts
botany
reproduction
property law
Questions to Reflect On
- Is it worth breaking the law for a free garden?
- How can you enjoy nature without trespassing?
A Different Perspective
Illicit harvesting can cause legal trouble and damage trust.
