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GRAND VALLEY DAYLILY SOCIETY'S UPDATE

         The year started off so great with two wonderful presentations.  Then it became necessary to cancel most of the remaining 2020 events for the safety of club members. Thankfully, being gardeners, we have been able to keep busy and enjoy our lovely gardens this summer.  While the past months have been difficult, club leaders are exploring ways to function as a club that will make people feel like they can participate without putting their health at risk. The October meeting going virtual is an example.   Eventually, we will all be able to meet and socialize again.     

         The last item for major updates regards our auctions.  Both spring and fall auctions have been cancelled for 2020 but, with fingers crossed, we hope to once again hold our next auction in May 2021.  As always, there's a terrific list of daylilies coming up on the auction block which include plants grown through the club's Fan Club, some 2019 AHS Specialty Award Winning daylilies, and lovely member donations.  A PowerPoint program will display a picture of each variety's flower and growing information during the live auction so everyone can see what they are bidding on.  There will be a silent auction section also for perennials, bulbs, shrubs, garden decor, tools, books, etc.  All donations for this important club fundraising event are greatly appreciated.  Feel free to check out this auction list of daylilies ahead of time.  Some are pictured below.  Silent auction items can be viewed beginning at 6:30 while the live auction begins at 7:00 pm at the Cascade Christian Church, 2819 Thornapple Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546.  The public is invited to attend free of charge so encourage your friends and their friends to come too.

 2020 Calendar of Events

               February 6                                 Steve Reiger                  Bee Keeping   
 Frederik Meijer Gardens   7:00 pm      

March 5
                Nate Bremer                  Hybridizing at Solaris Farms, Wisconsin
Frederik Meijer Gardens   7:00 pm

April 2
             Dan Bachman              Hybridizing at Valley of the Daylilies, Ohio
Cascade Christian Church   7:00 pm

MEETING CANCELLED

May 14 
     Spring Daylily Auction      
           Cascade Christian Church               6:30 pm Drop-Off - 7:00 pm Bidding Begins

MEETING CANCELLED 

                  June 4                                   Jessie Schulte                 Kent Conservation District Office   6:30pm

MEETING CANCELLED 

                   July 10-12                            AHS Region 2 Summer Convention         Coshocton, Ohio

MEETING CANCELLED 

July 18
Annual Daylily Show
Frederik Meijer Gardens   10 am to 5 pm

SHOW CANCELLED 

 August 1 
                  Club Bus Trip                              to Along the Fence Daylilies            and MSU Horticulture Gardens

         TRIP CANCELLED       

 September 3 
              Fall Daylily Auction                         Cascade Christian Church           6:00 pm Drop-Off - 7:00 pm Bidding Begins

MEETING CANCELLED

September 5
Rockford Farmer's Market Daylily Sale
54 South Main, Rockford   8 am to 1 pm

SALE CANCELLED 

October 1
                  Saundra Dunn                           Daylilies with Extra Garden Value        virtual presentation   7:00 pm

                November 5                              Dan Bachman              Hybridizing at Valley of the Daylilies, Ohio Frederik Meijer Gardens   7:00 pm

MEETING CANCELLED 

                   December 3                                Christmas Party Potluck                  Cascade Christian Church    6:30 pm  

MEETING CANCELLED  

Daylilies coming up

at the May 2021 Auction

       Free and Clear                    Joy on a Stick
    (Owen-P, 2017)                    (Owen-P, 2017)                  P. Owen photo                     P. Owen photo

      Satiate                               Open Fire
   (Townsend-J, 2013)              (Owen-P, 2018)                   AHS Photo                          P. Owen photo

       Malbec                                Prime Target
    (Owen-P, 2016)                    (Owen-P, 2018)                   P. Owen photo                     P. Owen photo



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