Best article on outreach: Russ Allen “Tips on Hosting Open Daylily Gardens” Daylilies in the Great Northeast Fall 2025

Congratulations to Russ Allen for his article, “Tips on Hosting Open Daylily Gardens,” published in the Fall 2025 issue of Daylilies in the Great Northeast. The article was recognized as Best Article on Outreach, celebrating Russ’s practical approach to welcoming the public into our gardens and helping more people discover the joy of daylilies.

Drawing on more than a decade of experience hosting visitors at his Guilford, Connecticut AHS Display Garden, Russ shares nine approachable tips covering everything from spreading the word and preparing the garden to engaging visitors and keeping open-garden days enjoyable for the host. It’s an excellent resource for anyone interested in using their garden to introduce new people to daylilies and strengthen our daylily community.