Author: George Dorner, Illinois

Got into daffodils because deer ate my tulips. Was pushed into the ADS by Charles Wheatley. Was President of the ADS from 2009-2011. Enjoyed being co-chair of the 2009 ADS Convention with wife, Mary, and Jill Griese. Live in NW burbs of Chicago.

A Different Marking Pen

Here’s a different marking pen that I am using this season. I found it in the tool section of Home Depot. I like it for the loop on the cap to put a string through and the fact that it does’t…

Big Success in Sheboygan

The show held in Sheboygan yesterday, put together by Ray Rogers and his local garden club, was a great first effort which will certainly grow in participation and reputation. Ray will post a report later, but for now I would…

Wish We Were There

Mary and I regret that we are unable to be in Williamsburg at this moment and for the weekend. I have visited there several times, the first when I was 12, and it has always held a fascination. The prospect of…

Midwest Daffodil Society Spring Newsletter

Our brief newsletter is attached and we anticipate our upcoming show on April 25-26. All are welcome to attend, blooms or no. At the moment it is in the 40s after being up to 65 yesterday in the calm before…