There’s something quite magical about gardens. The way they help us slow down, breathe deeply and notice the small and wonderful things all around us. Gardens make us happy. And they make us healthier, too. Created by people, for people, gardens are a precious part of the ‘Natural Health Service’.

Discover the language of flowers with this guide to floriography, Victorian flower meanings and birth flowers by month, plus the perfect DCUK duck gift for each bloom.

People are often surprised to learn that our ducks are handmade by skilled artisans in Indonesia, and even more astounded to discover that every character is carved from the root of the world’s tallest grass: bamboo!

Today, the ducks are not working. Not working, not splashing, barely even waddling. Why? Because today the ducks are celebrating… Notty’s style! That’s because, having won in 2024, DCUK was shortlisted for The Notty’s Customer Crusaders Award! Presented by the Notworking Networking group, the award recognises “businesses that wield the power of extraordinary customer experience like a boss.”

Naturally, we grow very fond of our hand-crafted characters. Our greatest hope is that someone will love them as much as we do! So hearing from collectors like Sarah Jones means the world to us. Inspired by her love for all things duck, Sarah’s collection is made up of gifts from family and friends – her very own love-filled flock.

Held on 16th September 2025, at The Grosvenor House Hotel in Mayfair - Monopoly’s hottest property - The Licensing Awards celebrates collaborations between some of the all-time greats. Previous winners include Gucci x Peter Rabbit, Dr. Martens x Wednesday and H&M x LEGO.

Maggi’s flock of DCUK ducks began with one charming character in 2004 and grew into a heartfelt collection of 46. In this joyful customer story, Maggi shares her journey of duck devotion, from Mr Darcy’s Lyme House to birthday surprises and pirate ducks at sea. A tale of charm, character, and the kind of collection that makes everyone smile - including her husband!

Discover the heritage and craft behind our bamboo ducks, from Indonesian Wayang Golek puppets to the sustainable magic of bamboo in our latest blog series.