. Jalbum 8.1 slides/1.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 Work began in early May, with Kirk stripping the topsoil from the driveway and parking lot area. Work began in early May, with Kirk stripping the topsoil from the driveway and parking lot area. slides/1.JPG slides/2.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 Our contractor installed a culvert. Our contractor installed a culvert. slides/2.JPG slides/3.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 slides/3.JPG slides/4.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 He then spread many loads of coarse stone. He then spread many loads of coarse stone. slides/4.JPG slides/5.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 This machine packed the stone down. This machine packed the stone down. slides/5.JPG slides/6.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 He then spread a layer of fine gravel. He then spread a layer of fine gravel. slides/6.JPG slides/7.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 Once this was packed down, we had a finished area. Once this was packed down, we had a finished area. slides/7.JPG slides/8.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 We began planting the Stout Silver Medal Garden. We began planting the Stout Silver Medal Garden. slides/8.JPG slides/9.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 slides/9.JPG slides/10.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 The foundation for our sales building was marked out. The foundation for our sales building was marked out. slides/10.JPG slides/11.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 Concrete forms were set into holes. Concrete forms were set into holes. slides/11.JPG slides/12.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 slides/12.JPG slides/13.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 After the concrete had hardened, Kirk and Matthew installed floor joists. After the concrete had hardened, Kirk and Matthew installed floor joists. slides/13.JPG slides/14.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 slides/14.JPG slides/15.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 slides/15.JPG slides/16.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 Finally the floor was installed and work on the building was halted until Fall. Finally the floor was installed and work on the building was halted until Fall. slides/16.JPG slides/17.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 Our friend David helped Kirk build plant display tables. Our friend David helped Kirk build plant display tables. slides/17.JPG slides/18.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 Daylilies and other perennials that Kirk had potted in April were moved down to the sales area. Daylilies and other perennials that Kirk had potted in April were moved down to the sales area. slides/18.JPG slides/19.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 Matthew's girlfriend Robin painted our sign. Matthew's girlfriend Robin painted our sign. slides/19.JPG slides/20.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 slides/20.JPG slides/21.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 Matthew and Kirk built the sign posts and hauled them down to the field. Matthew and Kirk built the sign posts and hauled them down to the field. slides/21.JPG slides/22.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 We all needed a break after all the painting and construction. We all needed a break after all the painting and construction. slides/22.JPG slides/23.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 Matthew and Kirk installed the drive markers and sign. Matthew and Kirk installed the drive markers and sign. slides/23.JPG slides/24.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 slides/24.JPG slides/25.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 With our grand opening in only 2 days, we had a tent delivered and set up. With our grand opening in only 2 days, we had a tent delivered and set up. slides/25.JPG slides/26.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 slides/26.JPG slides/27.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 Almost ready for opening day. Almost ready for opening day. slides/27.JPG slides/28.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 7 AM on July 7 we did final setup for the grand opening. 7 AM on July 7 we did final setup for the grand opening. slides/28.JPG slides/29.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 The daylilies were ready. The daylilies were ready. slides/29.JPG slides/30.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 Mary and I were ready to welcome our first customers. Mary and I were ready to welcome our first customers. slides/30.JPG slides/31.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 slides/31.JPG slides/32.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 slides/32.JPG slides/33.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 slides/33.JPG slides/34.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 slides/34.JPG slides/35.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 We had several half price specials on daylilies . We had several half price specials on daylilies . slides/35.JPG slides/36.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 slides/36.JPG slides/37.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 slides/37.JPG slides/38.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 slides/38.JPG slides/40.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 slides/40.JPG slides/41.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 Chicago Arnies Choice was one of our most popular sellers at the opening. Chicago Arnies Choice was one of our most popular sellers at the opening. slides/41.JPG slides/42.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 Daylilies are great for gardeners of any age. Daylilies are great for gardeners of any age. slides/42.JPG slides/43.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 By August, we had sunflowers available for our customers as cut flowers. By August, we had sunflowers available for our customers as cut flowers. slides/43.JPG slides/44.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 slides/44.JPG slides/45.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 In August, the Blackford County Garden Club visited. Mary gave a talk on daylilies before the visitors took a tour of our gardens. In August, the Blackford County Garden Club visited. Mary gave a talk on daylilies before the visitors took a tour of our gardens. slides/45.JPG slides/46.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 On our closing weekend we had a sale. On our closing weekend we had a sale. slides/46.JPG slides/47.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 After we closed for the season in September, Kirk began planting leftover potted daylilies into the field and returned to work on the sales building. After we closed for the season in September, Kirk began planting leftover potted daylilies into the field and returned to work on the sales building. slides/47.JPG slides/48.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 slides/48.JPG slides/49.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 Our nephew Kyle and niece Wendy visited from Australia and helped putting siding on the building. Our nephew Kyle and niece Wendy visited from Australia and helped putting siding on the building. slides/49.JPG slides/50.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 slides/50.JPG slides/51.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 slides/51.JPG slides/52.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 Break time for Wendy and Kyle and snack time for Boomer and Soba. Break time for Wendy and Kyle and snack time for Boomer and Soba. slides/52.JPG slides/53.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:47:55 -0500 Matthew and Kirk had time to get the roof rafters up before the weather turned wintery. Matthew and Kirk had time to get the roof rafters up before the weather turned wintery. slides/53.JPG