Alexander Leach, Editor
The Whitewater Gardeners met on June 10 a red brick house in Osceola, to hear facts and history of Day Lilies.
Blaine Marchand and Jamie Robertson bought the former schoolhouse 24 years ago, and live there in the summer months, where they grow a wide collection of flowers, including peonies and day lilies.
Marchand said the day lilies originally came from China and have been documented instances back thousands of years ago.
Jamie Robertson said that the plants do well in the area, despite it being mostly sand, due to being formerly the site of the prehistoric Champlain Sea.
“I think that they are just very hardy and very adaptable.” he said.
He said that they’ve been collecting flowers for years, and “they’ll have to cut back” now that they have multiple gardens.
Whitewater Gardeners welcomes new members.
Memberships are currently $10 for single; $15 for family (two or more).
To join Whitewater Gardeners, please send an email to [email protected] providing name, address, phone number and email.
Membership dues will be collected at their next Annual General Meeting in November 2021.
Photo submitted or taken by Alexander Leach. Blaine Marchand explaining the history of day lilies and their traits, in particular their hardiness and the methods used to breed multiple varieties 
Photo submitted or taken by Alexander Leach. Jamie Robertson showing off a day lily blossom. 
Photo submitted or taken by Alexander Leach. Samples of Day Lily varieties provided by Brian Marchand and Jamie Robertson. 
Photo submitted or taken by Alexander Leach. Whitewater Gardeners Members exploring the gardens. 
Photo submitted or taken by Alexander Leach. Ruby spider Day Lily
