In 2016 the Walberswick W.I. raised funds to plant daffodils in the village. The initiative was led by Marian Beard to celebrate The Queen's birthday, and the perfect site opposite the church, beneath the restored village sign was chosen.
Around the country English Heritage also led a campaign for volunteers to plant 25,000 native and historically cultivated daffodil and bluebell bulbs, across the historic gardens in their care.
John Watkins, Head of Gardens and Landscapes at English Heritage, said:
"Native daffodils and bluebells as well as the historic cultivated varieties are a vital part of our horticultural and cultural heritage, inspiring gardeners and poets alike. Our native species and historic cultivars are increasingly under threat from cross pollination with non-native species and hybrids that flower at the same time. Our major spring bulb planting campaign - across some of the most important historic gardens in England - will help arrest that national decline and ensure that the daffodil celebrated by Wordsworth over 200 years ago can still be enjoyed by visitors today and in the future."
The Walberswick W.I. did their bit, but as next year is their 100th Anniversary, and they are the longest standing W.I. in the area, Marian will be fundraising for even more exciting planting projects. The aim is to plant more daffodils, snowdrops and crocus outside the village hall this autumn, ready to bring more joy to the village in 2018.