Last July, I was introduced to
nearby Oak Hill Farm after seeing their
ad in Inspire(d) Magazine They are
locally known for the beautiful daylilies they grow on the family farm. Almost
immediately after seeing the ad, I saw a friend's post on Facebook describing
her trip to purchase daylilies. After reading her post and seeing her
pictures, I was anxious for the weekend so that we could visit the farm. On
Saturday, Tony and I took a quick trip across the border to Preston, MN,
to visit Oak Hill Farm and tour their
flower beds. The farm was easy to find as it located on State Highway 52, 4
miles south of Preston. Watch for the large welcome sign on the west side of
the road if you plan to visit.
As I drove down the driveway
surrounded by cornfields, we rounded the corner and came upon a historic stone
farmhouse and two rustic barns. The home and farm buildings surrounded by
manicured lawns and spectacular flower beds greeted us. Tony and I spent the
afternoon chatting with the owners, walking among the flowers while drinking a
cold drink provided free by the owners, and taking pictures made for a relaxing
afternoon. Not only did Tony and I tour the
gardens, but we also went home with three healthy plants.
The pictures above are the result
of our efforts last July. After removing rocks and weeds, we added fertilized enhance soil and watered the new
plants every morning during the hot Iowa summer weather. After crossing our
fingers all winter and spring that they would survive, we are pleased with the
results. The plants are healthy, and the blooms are large and brightly colored.
It
is time to plan another trip to Oak Hill
Farm for this year's
purchase. The big questions are how many and what colors.
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