Earlybird Sunshine (Megan Skinner of Allentown, PA 2001) is my first 2008 daylily bloom in Philadelphia, PA. She says it reliably beats Stella by a couple of weeks. The Skinners, who presented their latest seedlings at the GSDG May 18 meeting, distribute their introductions through Manatawny Creek Farm near Pottstown, PA, which has a website at http://www.manatawnycreekfarm.com/
This is the last two feet of my 2008 bed expansion, which I hand dig in the "double dug" method, except I 100% screen the top foot to remove rocks before adding 25% compost. That rock pile in the background came out of two 14.5 by 4 foot beds. Using 4 by 4 timber borders lets me elevate the beds slightly.
People ask me why I fence all my daylily and hosta beds. Any more questions?
Meet Sutra and Karma.Dog #3 is Shih Tzu Bunny. (She's 3, the Tibetian Spaniels are 10.) Ugly dog fence around garden beds also keeps out local rabbits, and I can tent over the top with deer net if needed.
Mean Mister Mustard is new from Centerton (home of Trophytakers and Happy Ever Appsters) and I think it's outstanding, but it really is mustard colored, a bit darker than this photo. Available at your better garden centers and White Flower Farm.
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