Dec. 23, 2025 Submitted by:Dr. Edvinas Misiukevicius, Email: edvinasmisiukevicius@gmail.com
Christmas Greetings from Lithuania: to dear friends and colleagues,

May Christmas and the Holiday Season of 2025 be the grand finale of a long and sometimes bumpy journey. A journey enriched by breathtaking vistas, meaningful lessons, and, most of all, the outstanding people we were fortunate to meet along the way.

May this season be a time to pause, to step aside from the rush, and simply be fully present in the moment. I wish you more time for yourself: time to care for yourself, to love yourself, and to share that love generously with others. May you have the freedom to explore, to enjoy life deeply, and to remain open to new ideas and new people, often bringing far more than we ever hoped or prayed for.

This Christmas tree is also decorated with a glimpse of the future: my 2026 introductions (names still pending with the AHS). After a few quiet years devoted to my doctoral dissertation, I am excited to share that 27 new cultivars are ready to move me forward and share the best I can. The pause is behind us, and the journey continues: more colorful, inspired, and alive than ever.

Wishing you a joyful Christmas, a peaceful holiday season, and a new year filled with purpose, growth, and wonder. May what lies ahead be even greater than what we leave behind.

Warmest wishes! Edvinas Misiukevicius

Date: Oct. 23, 2025 Submitted by:Paul Aucoin, Alabama. Email: pgaucoin@samford.edu
Daylily: Ric Money passed away in his sleep Friday. He, along with his wife Tee, were enthusiastic members of The AHS and Region 14. He was 75. Jim Netherton registered 'Ric and Tee' in their honor. A hose in hose double, it always blooms in our garden on their anniversary.

Date: Oct. 20, 2025 Submitted by:Kate Patrick, Tennessee. Email: kateskatz70@gmail.com
Garden: Garden photos to share from Kate Patrick below.

Date: August 29, 2025 Submitted by:Vickie Goedde, Indiana. Email: vicgoedde73@GMAIL.COM
Daylilies: 'Palladian White' (Pearce-G., 2022) - With the high standards that Ginny sets for her daylilies, this is one fantastic plant. Thick 44-inch scapes with 4-way branching and over 30 buds, it has been blooming in my zone 6b garden for eight weeks due to bud-building. The heavy substance and diamond dusting add to its beauty and classic look.