Milton Moffett, top-notch photographer will share photos of the summer regional tour gardens. In addition, all members who are hybridizing are invited to present a 10-minute photo program of their cultivars. You won’t want to miss this double-header. And…DOOR PRIZES. Bring a friend.

It is our pleasure to welcome Jan Joiner as our featured speaker for February. Joiner Daylily Gardens is located in Savannah, GA and has been in operation since 1962. Visit www.joinerdaylilies.com for more information, and don't miss this opportunity to meet Jan in person. See you there!

Everyone would like a vegetable garden in their back yard, but digging in our Carolina clay is a lot of hard work, and often you end up with a weed patch instead of a productive garden. Don Rosenberg is owner of Instant Organic Garden and a NC Master Gardener with over 20 years experience in organic gardening. He will share his secrets on how anyone can have a successful vegetable garden with no digging, tilling or weeding. For more information check out his website at www.instantorganicgarden.com.

Bob is a Region 2 hybridizer and resides in Dayton, OH. He grows approximately 2000 seedlings each year and specializes in patterned daylilies. Many of us are fascinated by patterns...aside from the fantastic array of colors, the patterns thenselves seem to evolve throughout the season. Come learn from someone who has specialized in this fascinating daylily group.

This is sure to be a very busy meeting with last minute show discussions, preparation for the sale at Pike's Nursery and a presentation by our very own Bill Gluck. Most of us have visited Bill and Linda's garden and know what a beautiful place it is. It should come as no surprise that Billinda Daylily Gardens has begun to produce some cutting edge cultivars. Bill will share his introductions including Cat Ballou (winner of the 2007 R15 Hybridizers Award) as well as selected futures and seedlings. You don't want to miss this one!

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 hours are TBD, but mark your calanders and plan to bring a friend.

The Upstate Daylily Club is sponsoring this KNOWN to be FUN event this Summer... yee haw!!! More info and program details coming soon!

Don't miss the annual show at Carolina Mall in Concord. Carolina Mall is located at 1480 Concord Parkway N, approximately 1/2 mile east of I-85. Details to follow.