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WHAT'S NEW ON CVIDS WEBSITE?

October 10:

Don't forget: October 15 is the deadline to sign up for the November 1 Fall Banquet! If you'd like to enter your photos in the Betty Miller Photo Contest, the submission deadline is October 25. Click here for more details.

October 7:

Uploaded the CVIDS October 2008 Newsletter. Thanks, Nancy! Enjoy! Added an announcement to Bulletin Board.

September 9:

Finished uploading photos from the recent Fall Sale at Monticello.

September 8:

Posted the first photos of our 2008 Fall Sale at Riverside Gardens, Monticello. More to follow later this week.

September 4:

Congratulations on a fine plant sale last weekend in Monticello! As a follow-up to that event, please check our Bulletin Board for a "Lost and Found" announcement. Is anyone missing two cultivars?!

September 2:

Finally I'm back on line again! Never realized how much I use the web, until I lost my internet connection. I'm pleased to say that Ann Cutts, Betty Miller's daughter, has kindly provided photos of many of Betty's introductions. If you have digital or hard-copy photos of the remaining ones, please contact the webmasters (webmaster@cvids.org).

August 21:

Added three items to the end of the Bulletin Board, requesting photos and information for the website and CVIDS members.

August 20:

Worked on CVIDS Hybridizers page, focusing on introductions made by Betty Miller. If you have photos (either digital or hardcopy) that you'd be willing to provide for the website, please contact the webmasters (webmaster@cvids.org). Thank you! Added photos of Blue Swallowtail Butterfly visiting the Poulton yard.

August 18:

Finished uploading photos from the AHS 2008 National Convention taken by Jill Gardner.

August 17:

Uploaded more photos from the AHS 2008 National Convention taken by Jill Gardner.

August 12:

Completed uploading photos of 72 of Jonathan Poulton's 2008 seedlings (including some really ugly ones!). At a later date, photos of the parents of each cross will be added for comparative purposes.

August 11:

Check out the winged visitor to Jonathan Poulton's yard!

August 10:

Added a few more of Jill Gardner's 2008 AHS National Convention photos. More to follow.

August 9:

A few glimpses of the 2008 AHS National Convention in Houston, Texas, kindly provided by Jill Gardner. More photos to follow in the next few days.

August 7:

Several items were posted today. Click here for the August Newsletter and details of the Monticello Plant Sale and Silent Auction (August 30). Consult the Bulletin Board for information about the Plant Sale, Fall Banquet (November 1), and 2009 Club Plant selection, and a message from Ken and Susie Messer.

August 5:

Uploaded photos taken by Keith Riewerts at the 2008 CVIDS Garden Tour. The total collection of photos from this trip may be accessed under Club Archives. Updated Calendar page.

August 4:

Uploaded a few more photos of Jonathan Poulton's 2008 seedlings.

August 3:

Take a look at the 2008 CVIDS Garden Tour, as seen through the camera lens of Barb and Bob Papenhausen.

July 31:

Uploaded final batch of RAGBRAI photos.

July 30:

Photos of Iowa gardens and bikers taken by the webmaster during the final three days of RAGBRAI (Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa) 2008. Click here for a short video. Please be patient - it may take a few minutes to load!

July 29:

Uploaded photos from our tour of Verne and Mary Moore's garden. The 2008 Garden Tour photos so far uploaded can now be found by clicking here. Additional photos, kindly provided by Keith Riewerts and the Papenhausens, will integrated in the near future.

July 28:

Uploaded some photos from our recent CVIDS tour of Susan Minger's garden in Springville.

July 27:

Uploaded first photos from the recent CVIDS tour of Bob and Jan Null's garden near Monticello.

July 23:

Sorry, nothing new today. Joining up with RAGBRAI at Tama tonight to ride the last 200 miles. Back at work on Sunday!

July 21:

Uploaded more CVIDS Garden Tour photos. Also added photos of some of Jonathan Poulton's 2008 seedlings.

July 20:

Began uploading photos from the recent CVIDS Garden Tour (more to follow!).

July 12:

What a great Garden Tour today! Many thanks to all who opened up their gardens to the CVIDS travelers (group photo, courtesy of Keith Riewerts). A wonderful day was had by all.

July 7:

Uploaded additional information from Brenda Knipper regarding directions to her home during the Saturday, July 12, CVIDS Garden Tour.

July 6:

Uploaded July 2008 CVIDS Newsletter. Enjoy! You are cordially invited to two Open Garden Walks in North English, hosted by Robert and Suzanne Moffit and by Lynn and Sherry Moffit on Sunday, July 13.

July 2:

CVIDS webmasters, recently back from a great vacation in UK, have uploaded: (a) details for the CVIDS Club Tour of gardens, which will be held on July 12, beginning at 9:30 AM, and (b) information on the CVIDS 2008 Silent Auction.

June 11:

Posted announcement about the Harshbarger Hosta Society Garden Tours, to be held on June 21.

June 10:

Unsold CVIDS plants given to Silvis Garden Club (IL).

June 9:

Visit Bob and Barb Papenhausen's beautiful garden on-line!

May 29:

Added more photos from Saturday's Club Plant Distribution.

May 28:

Added invitation to visit Wanda Lunn's garden in Cedar Rapids to view her irises and companion plants.

May 27:

Began uploading photos of our 2008 Club Plant Distribution, which took place last Saturday at Kathy Kephart's home.

May 22:

Completed uploading photos of our Spring Sale in North Liberty.

May 21:

Posted photos of Jonathan and Susie Poulton's yard plus first DL bloom of 2008 season.

May 20:

Posted more photos of last Saturday's Spring Plant Sale - more to follow later!

May 19:

Posted a few photos of last Saturday's Spring Plant Sale at North Liberty - more to follow!

May 13:

Reorganized Barry and Lynn Stoll's webpages. Added Kirkwood College Booth photos to 2008 Club Photo Gallery.

May 12:

Uploaded Barry and Lynn Stoll's 2006 Introductions.

May 11:

With the University of Iowa semester finally over, had time to upload Barry and Lynn Stoll's Gallery A. Added travel directions to May 17 Daylily Sale and May 24 Club Plant Distribution.

May 3:

Uploaded new information on Walnut Hill Gardens (Barry and Lynn Stoll) 2008 and Previous Introductions plus order form.

May 2:

Added a flier to be used in advertizing our May 17 Spring Sale.

April 26:

With the 2006 editions, completed uploading all CVIDS Newsletters (1990-2008).

April 25:

Uploaded 2005 CVIDS Newsletters.

April 24:

Completed uploading 2004 CVIDS Newsletters.

April 23:

Completed uploading 2003 CVIDS Newsletters.

April 22:

Added a new post on Buy, Sell, or Trade page from Laura Hahn.

April 21:

Uploaded new Gerald Hobbs Introductions photos.

April 20:

Uploaded the 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2001 CVIDS Newsletters.

April 19:

Uploaded April 2008 Meeting Minutes.

April 17:

Straightened up the 1990-2003 CVIDS Newsletters.

April 16:


Added information about our Annual Spring Sale (May 17 in North Liberty).

April 15:

Uploaded the 2002 and 2003 CVIDS Newsletters.

April 14:

Cultivar names were added to the Schoeberl Iris Photo Gallery. A change in our Spring Sale plans was noted on the Bulletin Board. Added maps to Kathy Kephart's home (May 24) and A Touch of Class Restaurant (November 1).

April 13:

Uploaded the 2001 CVIDS Newslettersand revised the Calendar page.

April 11:

Uploaded the 1996 and 1997 CVIDS Newsletters.

April 8:

Uploaded the 1994 and 1995 CVIDS Newsletters.

April 6:

Posted announcement of Club Plant Distribution on Bulletin Board. Uploaded Gerald Hobbs' Introductions.

April 5:

Uploaded April Newsletter and List of Club Plants (with full descriptions) for the May distribution.

April 4:

Started adding photos to Gerald Hobbs' Introductions page. Revised Wanda Lunn's photos.

April 1 (April Fools' Day):

Made revisions to several pages of Wanda Lunn's photos.

March 31, 2008:

Uploaded 1993 CVIDS Newsletters and added links to additional international DL Societies. Completed Jackie Westhoff Photo Gallery B.

March 30, 2008:

Finished uploading Schoeberls' iris photos. Updated Calendar page.

March 29, 2008:

Posted the March Meeting minutes. Added the 1992 Newsletter to archives.

March 28, 2008:

Archived first CVIDS Newsletters (1990). Uploaded Kay and Kenneth Hill Photo Gallery.

March 27 and 28, 2008:

Uploaded a few more of the stunning DL photos from Jackie Westhoff. Check them out!

March 26, 2008:

Added link to the AHS Daylily Dictionary.

March 25, 2008:

Added to Jackie Westhoff's Photo Gallery A. Updated April meeting information.

March 24, 2008:

Began uploading Jackie Westhoff's Photo Gallery A.

March 23, 2008:

Returned safely from a family vacation in Cabo San Lucas and will upload new information and photos as soon as my UI schedule allows. Please contact me, if you have further material to be uploaded, or if you have any questions or concerns. Thanks for visiting the website.

March 10, 2008:

Added Walnut Hill Gardens List of 2008 and previous Introductions with order form. Completed uploading Wanda Lunn's photos into Photo Gallery C.

March 9, 2008:

Uploaded new photos to Wanda Lunn's photo gallery.

March 8, 2008:

Uploaded photos of Kim and Jerry Schoeberl's irises. Linked Don Lovell to Timbercreek Gardens.

March 7, 2008:

Added new photos to Wanda Lunn's Daylilies.

March 6, 2008:

Uploaded March Newsletter and added to Wanda's Irises.

March 4, 2008:

Added February Meeting Minutes. Corrected some names (sorry, folks!).

March 3, 2008:

Tinkered with photos of Bob and Cathy Moore's yard (2007) and Gerald Hobbs' Hilltop Gardens (2007).

February 28, 2008:

Added photos of Bob and Cathy Moore's yard (2007) and Gerald Hobbs' Hilltop Gardens (2007).

February 27, 2008:

Completed uploading Wanda Lunn's photos. See Photo Gallery B.

February 26, 2008:

Uploaded Wanda Lunn's Photo Gallery A.

February 25, 2008:

Uploaded revised plant lists for the Club Plant Distribution and the Silent Auction.

February 24, 2008:

Added links to What's New page and national iris society links to Links page. Continued uploading Wanda Lunn's gallery on Members' Favorites page.

February 23, 2008:

Started uploading Wanda Lunn's gallery on Members' Favorites page.

February 22, 2008:

Updated Links page.

February 21, 2008:

Added details about April Club Meeting.

February 19, 2008:

Fixed the image quality in the galleries. Added a favicon.ico file. Updated meta tags for search engines.

February 18, 2008:

Added a new button to the Home page Navigation Buttons entitled "Buy, Sell, or Trade".

Hobbs Hilltop Gardens 2008 Daylily list added to CVIDS Hybridizers' page.

Revised list of plants for the Silent Auction added to Calendar page.

List of 1980-2007 Stout Silver Medal and Lenington All-American Award winners appended to bottom of Links page.


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