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Nature's Edge Daylilies is a hobby garden run by myself, Gayle (Menges) Story,and my husband Rick,located in Danville, Illinois. I have been breeding daylilies for almost 30 years. The hybridizing focus here is on clear 'blue' lavenders, true reds, patterned eyes, deep true purples,and just good "doers" for the entire country. My daylilies are not pampered, but grown with enough water and fertilizer to keep them growing well. The open prairie climate of Illinois presents some challenges for hybridizing daylilies; droughty summer weather coupled with cold, windy winters, often with little snow cover. Since several of my early hybridizing 'buddies' passed away due to cancer contracted from handling pesticides and conversion chemicals, I do not use any pesticides and very few herbicides (Preen and Roundup)here. The result has been that the beneficial insects now control the pests; birds,toads and earthworms abound to do their jobs. Yes I do have a few weeds, and a few bug bites on the plants. But there are also wonderful surprises that the birds bring in the form of wildflowers, and I do enjoy the wildlife more than I did a pristine garden. NATURE'S EDGE DAYLILIES is located 30 miles east of Champaign IL (GO ILLINI!), just 5 miles north of I74. We love visitors, and are open to tours and garden clubs. The coffee is always on and the punch is cold, so come by and say hello!Our contact info is : Rick and Gayle Story 14041 E 2200 N Road Danville, IL 61834 e-mail: storygayle@gmail.com Phone : 217-443-3760 |
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Nature's Edge Newest Introductions for 2013 8 Photos |
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Nature's Edge Introductions Past and present introductions from Gayle Menges Story 57 Photos | ||
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Archive of Nature's Edge sold out introductions Provided as history for cultivars no longer available at Nature's Edge Daylilies 24 Photos |
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2008 seedlings Selected daylily seedlings from 2008 crop 7 Photos | ||
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2009 seedlings Selected daylily seedlings from 2009 crop 14 Photos |
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2010 seedling crop Selected seedlings from this year, two year old plants. 36 Photos | ||
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2011 seedlings The 2011 seedling crop, some of the best to ever bloom here. Some surprises from very interesting and difficult crosses. 39 Photos |
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2012 Seedlings 12 Photos | ||
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Paintings by Gayle Story My other life's work 5 Photos |
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Garden Art repurposed glass made into striking durable art pieces for the garden and home 10 Photos | ||
