Back to Dougherty from the Franklin Co Fair. Yes, we have plants, and yes we are open during the week days, closed on weekends. One thing we have are daylilies for your garden.

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       We are back to Dougherty, and the second trailer emptied this morning.  The Franklin Co Fair was good, especially once we get set up.  But long days.  We were there by 8:30 AM and got home by 10:00 PM.  On Sunday I said to Larry, we must love the fair.  I did bring back less plants so that was good.  Now to keep them looking good for the Herb Fest July 27th Sunday at Greene.


I had two gardeners today, and one called coming tomorrow.  Yes, I am open.  Yes I have plants yet.  Still have 5 wagons full of plants.  I want to do some planting yet, and then we will start composting plants.  Probably not this week, as it isn’t my favorite job to do.  Rain in the forecast, so if that happens regularly and I don’t have to water all the time, that will make me keep more of my plants.
I am writing this at 6:00 PM so our day temperature high was 86F(30C).  Chance of rain tomorrow. With only a high of 72F(22C).  You see a cold front moving thru.
See what happens…stay cool, stay dry, then enjoy the mild temperature.
 
Australia  family and friends for the July 16th is has been rainy conditions Wind gusts up to 14 MPH are making it feel like 48F( 9C). Stay warm, stay dry and enjoy your winter weather.
I am open this week just on weekdays and not the weekend.  I have perennials, shrubs, trees, baskets and annuals still look good.  If you need to fill it in, and maybe like me just starting, I have the plants for you.
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One type of plant that is looking good I have 3 different colors of day lilies.  2 of them are everblooming.  Here is information about growing them.
Daylilies: The Effortless Perennial That Blooms All Season Long!  By Catherine Boeckmann
Meet the daylily—a gardener’s dream come true. These hardy perennials aren’t just beautiful; they’re practically bulletproof, thriving in nearly any soil, shrugging off pests, and blooming their heads off from spring to frost. And here’s the kicker: each flower only lasts a day, but with dozens of buds per stem, your garden will never look bare. Ready to grow your own? Here’s everything you need to know about planting, growing, and dividing daylilies.
About Daylilies
The daylily’s botanical name, Hemerocallis, comes from the Greek hemera (“day”) and kallos (“beauty”). The name is appropriate since each flower lasts only one day! However, each scape has 12 to 15 buds on it, and a mature plant can have 4 to 6 scapes, which is why the flower seems to bloom continuously.
Originally from Asia, these plants have adapted so well that many of us think of them as natives. Imagine the excitement of a 16th-century explorer cruising the Orient and finding these gorgeous plants! European gardeners welcomed daylilies into their gardens, and when early colonists sailed for the New World, daylilies made the crossing with them.
Despite their name, daylilies are not “true lilies” and grow from fleshy roots. True lilies grow from onion-like bulbs and are of the genus Lilium, as are Asiatic and Oriental lilies. In the case of daylilies, leaves grow from a crown, and the flowers form on leafless stems—called “scapes”—which rise above the foliage.
There are thousands of beautiful daylilies to choose from. Combine early, midseason, late blooming varieties, and repeat bloomers to have daylilies in flower from late spring through the first frost of fall. If you see a height listed alongside a daylily variety, this refers to the length of the scape. Some can reach 6 feet tall!
Planting
When to Plant Daylilies
Plant daylilies in the spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Alternatively, plant them in early fall, at least 6 weeks before the first frost.
Choosing and Preparing a Planting Site
Although daylilies aren’t fussy and will survive in less-than-ideal conditions, they will perform best if given full sun and a spot with well-drained, fertile soil.
Don’t plant near trees and shrubs that will compete for moisture and nutrients.
To increase organic matter, add aged manure or compost to the soil before planting.
How to Plant Daylilies
Dig a hole wide enough for the roots to be spread out.
The crown of the plant (where roots and leaves meet) should be buried about 1 inch deep.
Fill in the soil, lightly packing it down around the plant.
Water until the soil is well saturated.
Growing
How to Care for Daylilies
Daylilies require little to no care and can even survive with neglect, but if you want these flowers to thrive and perform at their best, here’s how to give them a little TLC.
Water newly planted daylilies once a week until established.
Daylilies are fairly hardy and drought-tolerant, so they can survive without watering. However, they prefer about an inch of water per week; normal rainfall will supply much of that amount. If you’re suffering from a dry spell or live in a drier climate, water them, and they will reward you with more blooms. Add mulch around the plant to keep it moist and to help minimize weeding.
Daylilies do not require fertilization as long as the soil is reasonably fertile. However, you can encourage stronger bloom performance with a little general-purpose fertilizer (10-10-10) once a year in early spring as new daylily top grow emerges. Spread a handful at the base of each daylily clump and water if dry. If you wish, you could fertilize daylilies a second time after they are finished blooming to help your plants multiply faster in the future.
Deadheading is not necessary but you can remove spent blooms to prevent seed production and to encourage more blooming. Just snip off their blossoms as you see them wilting. Most daylilies do not self-sow; you need to divide daylilies to create new plants (see how below).
Once all of the flowers have blossomed on a daylily scape, you can cut the entire scape back to the ground right away or in the fall or not at all.  If you do not cut it back, it will simply turn brown and remain standing.
However, in early spring, remove the dead foliage from the previous year’s growth before new growth resumes in the spring.
Add aged manure or compost to the soil around the plants in the spring.
Dividing and Transplanting Daylilies
Daylilies can be aggressive spreaders and will likely require dividing at some point (usually every 3 to 5 years). In addition to controlling their spread, dividing will also reinvigorate plants, resulting in better and more frequent blooms.
To propagate them, divide the daylily clumps in early spring (February through April) or in the late summer to fall after flowering (late July through mid-September) prior to the autumnal equinox. The plants need at least 6 weeks to get re-established before winter.
Here’s how to divide daylilies:
Though dividing can be done any time the soil is workable, it is best done right after the daylily has finished blooming.
Dig up the entire root clump.
Remove as much soil from the roots as possible. Soaking the roots in a bucket of water helps to get rid of excess soil.
Locate the crown of the plant. Starting from the outer edge, break it into smaller clumps (usually 3 to 4 per plant). Each clump should have healthy roots and at least a few leaves.
Cut the leaves back to approximately one-third of their original length (5 to 6 inches, generally).
Replant and water thoroughly.
Types
There are thousands of beautiful daylilies to choose from! Combine early, midseason, late blossoming varieties, and repeat bloomers to have daylilies in flower from late spring into fall.
Daylily flowers may be fragrant and come in many colors, shades, and color combinations. Some flowers are full and round, others have wide petals with ruffled edges. Daylilies called “spiders” are spider-like in shape, while “doubles” have double the number of petals and sepals. Some new cultivars are even night-blooming and very fragrant.
Reblooming daylilies have the ability to re-flower during the growing season:
Daylilies can make nice cut flowers, especially the heirloom types. Individual flowers last just one day, but buds will continue to develop and open for up to a week indoors.
The trick is to cut daylilies with buds that are just about to open, with a bit of the flower color showing. The higher up buds will open as the bottom ones fade.
As soon as you get the flowers inside, trim the stem ends an inch or so, making a diagonal cut with a sharp knife.  Change the water every few days.Remove the faded flowers daily and new buds will open.
Taken from https://www.almanac.com/plant/daylilies
Till next time this is Becky Litterer, Becky’s Greenhouse, Dougherty Iowa [email protected]  641-794-3337  cell 641-903-9365  Becky’s Greenhouse.com Facebook Becky Kerndt Litterer or Becky’s Greenhouse