There is little doubt that Luddy has an artist’s eye when it comes to hybridizing daylilies and his “genetic paintings” have created quite a stir. Beauties like Blue Hippo (2007), Unicorn Tapestry (2008) and this year’s Hyacinth Macaw (2010) are some of my favorites…just to name a few. Please join us for this behind the scenes look at Luddy's hybridizing program and a sneak peak at some of his most promising seedlings. Also, be prepared to bid on a few of his beautiful creations (April Delivery). For additional information, visit www.artgallerygardens.com.

For those who have not visited Paul's nursery outside Shelby, NC, you are truly missing one of the most picturesque gardens anywhere. Hopefully his discussion will inspire you to make the journey later this year. Paul originally began hybridizing daylilies in northern Pennsylvania, but relocated his garden to the foothills of North Carolina several years ago. Expect to see some "different" daylilies in this entertaining discussion. Paul is also bringing several plants for aution purposes following the presentation. Visit www.slightlydifferentnursery.com to learn more about Paul and his garden.

John Bambach is an avid photographer and leads a Photo Interest Group at the Cornwell Community Center in Charlotte. The group is open to all and meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM. In this discussion, John will present some of the basic principals of photography. While his focus will be on photographing plants and garden scenes, many of the principals will help to make all of your pictures better. Don't miss this informative presentation.

This meeting is designed to allow our members to showcase a few of their favorite daylilies, seedlings or garden pictures. For those interested in participating, choose up to 12 photographs to share with the club. If possible, bring them to the March meeting on a memory stick or CD so that they can be pre-loaded before April's Showcase. Otherwise, plan to arrive early on the 17th. See you there!

Pike Family Nursery is located at 12630 N Community House Road in the Ballantyne area. Take the Johnston Rd exit off of I-485 and travel north; turn left on N Community House Rd and Pike's will be directly in front of you. Sale date is tenative for now. Bare root and potted plants will be available for sale from opening until all plants are sold.

The Sandhills Daylily Club will be hosting this monumental event for our region, in Fayetteville NC... mark your calendars, details coming soon!