Avid gardener Adam Kirtland, who shares his tips on social media and his podcast View From The Potting Bench, says daffodils have a number of hidden properties that people should be aware of
Daffodils may be one of the most beloved wildflowers in the UK, but according to gardening expert Adam Kirtland, they’re not as “innocent” as they seem. Kirtland, who shares horticultural advice on social media and his podcast, View From The Potting Bench, took to TikTok to reveal some surprising facts about the flower.
He said: “They’ve got more than a few naughty secrets,” he quipped before going into detail. There are three key things Kirtland suggests you should know about Wales’ national flower.
“They are survival experts because animals just won’t touch them as they’re packed with toxins,” he explained. He also revealed that daffodils have “secret medicinal powers” due to a compound called galantamine, which is used in the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease.
“They are more than…
