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News and Events
Upcoming events where NFDS will be selling potted Daylilies.
Oct 12, 2026
Garden Club of Palm Coast, FL
Nov 7, 2026
St. Johns Botanical Garden Hastings, Fl
January 23, 2027
Camellia Festival Ortega Methodist Church
February ?, 2027
Duval County UF IFAS Day of Gardening
February 23, 2027
DeFuniak Springs Daylily Club Chipley, Fl
March 11, 2027
Lake City Garden Club 30
May 6, 2027
Gainesville Garden Club
May 8, 2027
NFDS Daylily Annual Show and Sale Orange Park
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DAYLILY SOCIETY NEWS
2026 Garden Visit & Lunch
May 14th, 2026
Martha Caldwell hosted the club for a garden visit followed by lunch. It was a beautiful day for 20+ club members to roam her daylily gardens and the back natural area. We then enjoyed a catered sandwich lunch and a delicious cake that one of our newer members baked to share. Everyone enjoyed conversations with a variety of topics, but most centered around daylily successes, suggestions, or foibles.
2026 NF Daylily Society Annual Daylily Show and Sale
May 9th, 2026
Our Show and Sale took place on May 9th at the Courtyard Marriott in Orange Park. It was a fantastic show despite drought and cold snaps which affected some of the blooms. A big THANK YOU goes out to each and every one of you who joined us, including our dedicated long-time members, enthusiastic hybridizers, passionate daylily lovers, and all those who came with a spark of curiosity about these stunning flowers. It was a pleasure to engage in meaningful conversations, answer your questions, and witness the enthusiasm for daylilies that filled the event. Your participation not only enriched the experience but also fostered a wonderful sense of community centered around our shared love for these beautiful blooms.
There is a lot of work that goes into potting, caring for, transporting, and setting up hundreds of flowers for the Show and Daylily Sale. Days before the actual show, teams of club volunteers met at the homes of club members growing these lovely flowers (Joe, Ray, Donald, Cynthia D) and loaded trucks for transport to our show location. Then additional members setup tables, sorted, priced, and made everything ready for the public to enjoy the event.
These images tell a story of shared passion between seasoned enthusiasts and first-time visitors to the awe-inspiring displays of daylilies in full bloom.
North Florida Daylily Society Annual Bus Trip 2026
April 2026
On April 18th, members of the North Florida Daylily Society embarked on a fun excursion to visit two Florida daylily gardens: Spacecoast Daylilies and Ladybug Daylilies, both located south of Jacksonville along the I-95 corridor. The trip proved to be successful by all accounts. Several of the members were enthralled with the Buc-ee comfort stop since they had never been in the establishment, but most resisted the urge to linger since the main attractions were waiting down the road.
The weather was sunny and bright; the gardens had 25-35 % blooms for viewing. This trip was a little earlier than most because of scheduling challenges with the Annual Convention in the mix, but there were plenty of vibrant blooms to enjoy. Members were able to pick up their pre-orders and then discover and acquire additional selections. John Kennebrew Jr, and Dan Hanson were more than willing to dig additional daylilies that were chosen.
Our journey was made all the more enjoyable by the smooth and comfortable bus ride. Many members took advantage of the relaxing atmosphere to indulge in a few peaceful naps, while others enjoyed the array of snacks provided, contributing to the convivial atmosphere on board.
Titusville Sonny’s provided a delicious lunch, where everyone savored their meal and shared lively conversation, recharging for the second leg of the daylily adventure.
December 14th 2025
We had a great turnout. Everyone enjoyed visiting and sharing stories. Our NFDS Christmas party was a huge success! A wonderful time spent with family and friends 
. Special thanks to “Sisters Catering and Decor” for a great experience. Great food and celebration 
Here are a few photos from the NFDS Holiday Party on December 14th at the Orange Park Public Library.
Region 12 Fall Meeting 2025
If you missed it, you missed another great meeting!
October 26th, 2025
Wonderful turnout for the Fall event. Guest speakers were Alex and Liz Salter and brought plants to the auction. We had many raffle baskets and donated cultivars. Great camaraderie. Made new friends and caught up with acquaintances. I was excited to have Georgia and Alabama daylily friends attend. And our region is growing with a new club!
2025 Region 12 Service Award
“Congratulations!” to Ray Wensell
July 12th 2025
At the July 2025 American Daylily Society National Convention, in Lynnwood, WA, it was announced that Ray Wensell has received a 2025 Region 12 Service Award. The AHS Board established this award for outstanding service to AHS at the regional level. Only one AHS Regional Service Award may be awarded per region per year.
Congratulations are in order for Ray Wensell on receiving the AHS Regional Service Award for Region 12.
2025 Region 12 Service Award, Ray Wensell
North Florida Daylily Society Anual Bus Trip 2025
June 2025
On June 28th, members of the North Florida Daylily Society embarked on a delightful excursion to visit two renowned daylily farms: Indian Camp Daylilies and Kathy’s Daylilies, both located in the picturesque landscapes of Georgia. The trip proved to be a resounding success, filled with vibrant blooms and camaraderie.
The weather was nothing short of perfect, granting society members the ideal conditions to explore the stunning array of daylilies. Enthusiasts had the opportunity to discover and acquire an impressive selection of these beautiful flowers, each finding exactly what they hoped for.
Our journey was made all the more enjoyable by the smooth and comfortable bus ride. Many members took advantage of the relaxing atmosphere to indulge in a few peaceful naps, while others enjoyed the array of snacks provided, contributing to the convivial atmosphere on board.
A highlight of the day was the delicious lunch at the Western Sizzler, where everyone savored hearty meals and shared lively conversation, recharging for the second leg of the daylily adventure.
As the day concluded and we arrived back home, there was a bustling scene as members worked together to unload the bus, each person carrying their vibrant treasures. This enjoyable and memorable outing further strengthened the bonds within our daylily-loving community. We look forward to more such enriching experiences in the future!
Our big bus was being filled with “loot” from Daylily Gardens!
Chattahoochee Valley Daylily Festival
May 31st 2025
The annual Chattahoochee Valley Daylily Festival took place on Saturday, May 31st, presented by the Chattahoochee Valley Daylily Society, Columbus Botanical Garden, and UGA Extension. It was a day full of celebrating the wonder of daylilies! Our judges for the Daylily Show were Martha Caldwell, Connie Gladding, and Rhona Scoville Floyd Sewell and Ray Wensell.
It was a great show and a lovely day!
Left to Right Martha Caldwell, Connie Gladding, and Rhona Scoville
2025 NF Daylily Society Annual Daylily Show and Sale
May 10th, 2025
We are excited to look back on the remarkable Show and Sale that took place on May 10th at the Courtyard Marriott in Orange Park. A sincere expression of gratitude goes out to each and every one of you who joined us, including our dedicated long-time members, enthusiastic hybridizers, passionate daylily lovers, and all those who came with a spark of curiosity about these stunning flowers. It was a true pleasure to engage in meaningful conversations, answer your insightful questions, and witness firsthand the genuine enthusiasm for daylilies that filled the event. Your participation not only enriched the experience but also fostered a wonderful sense of community centered around our shared love for these beautiful blooms.
As we reflect on the vibrant moments captured during the 2025 North Florida Daylily Society Show and Sale, it’s clear that the spirit of our community truly blossomed at the Courtyard Marriott in Orange Park. From joyful interactions between seasoned enthusiasts and first-time visitors to the awe-inspiring displays of daylilies in full bloom, these images tell a story of shared passion and camaraderie.
Best in Show
“Tropical Vacation”
Exhibited by Justin McLeod. Congratulations to Justin!
Region 12 Spring Meeting 2025
If you missed it, you missed a good meeting!
April 12th, 2025
Connie Gladding: Many hands working together made for a successful event. Thanks to our speakers, local hybridizers, clubs in Region 12, raffle donors, and those willing to help with all the small and large tasks. All appreciated so much by many.
Ron Hood: American Daylily Society Region 12 officers Connie Gladding, President, and Marsha Crisler, Director/Newsletter Editor/ RPD, together capably ran a highly successful Spring Regional meeting.
Marsha Crisler: Thanks for putting the spring regional meeting on. you did a great job see you in fall at Tallahassee Daylily Society.
Donald Schnepel: Region 12 Spring Meeting – Finally had the chance to visit Hilda and Floyd Sewell’s garden. Beautifully landscaped with gorgeous companion plants 
Region 12 President Connie Gladding speaking to the attendees.
Jessica Wynn Clinard presenting Wynn’s Daylily Garden.
Jessica Wynn Clinard presenting Wynn’s Daylily Garden.
Bidding at the auction was competitive!
Connie Gladding with her raffle loot.
Marsha Crisler with her raffle loot
Hilda and Floyd Sewell’s garden
Hilda and Floyd Sewell’s garden
Hilda and Floyd Sewell’s garden
Spacecoast Daylilies hybridizing program
Jan 12th, 2025
At Sunday’s North Florida Daylily Club at the Orange Park Public Library, John Kinnebrew presented his Spacecoast Daylilies hybridizing program where he described how he grows his daylilies and how he selects the cultivars for his crosses. It was quite interesting! The Club was excited he was finally available to present.
Following in his father’s footsteps as a hybridizer, John Kinnebrew has a wealth of experience with daylilies, and his collaboration with Jamie Gossard of Heavenly Daylily Garden has even further increased John’s knowledge and hybridizing potential. John brought 20 cultivars for our auction. Some of our members already have several Spacecoast daylilies!
John Kinnebrew
Donald and Connie
Joe Bumgardner
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Meetings
Monthly meetings are usually held on the Second Sunday of each month beginning at 2:15 PM at the Orange Park, FL Library. Please refer to the Upcoming Events section below for the monthly schedule in detail
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Orange Park Library
2054 Plainfield Avenue,
Orange Park, FL 32073
North Florida Daylily Society
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