I don't know I'd you really call it fall prep, but I will be moving some daylilies around today. I did get rid of a few old clumps. I got 2 new daylilies in yesterday, have to get them planted. I had lost Confessions of a Hemoholic this summer in the heat, and Davisson had it actually available. Unfortunately, she had work done on the septic, and the truck drove over it just as she was set to mail. Ouch. She offered me GrandDaddy instead, a much higher priced plant. Got 6 fans of it, and a bonus of 3 fans of Hotheaded Woman! Talk about generous!!! Hope to get some peonies moved too. They have grown into some daylilies and shading them out. I have been doing some mulching too. Fall is in the air. Hope we do get some of that rain predicted this weekend, getting dry again and I need to water. Sigh.

Nancy and Brad - It sounds like you two are getting a lot done with the cooler temps. I've had an arthritis flare-up with my knee and can barely walk this week. It's so frustrating not to be able to do much the past two days.

Nancy - GrandDaddy is a beautiful one. It might perform better than Confessions. That one is always short here.

Debra

Nancy, we are still very wet; seems like central KY gets more rain over all. Nice that Davisson was so generous.

Sorry to hear about the arthritis flare-up Debra. I can relate: the anti cholesterol meddicines calles statins I was on for years [lipitor and the like] have really hurt be badly. I am off them now but they still cause issues. Did a lot of research and many people are harmed for life in a number of health areas. I won't rant here but if anyone wants info, I've certainly got it. You'd be amazed. And you'd never take them again.

Brad

Brad, I am going to Dr late in Sept for cholesterol blood work. Last time I went, by cholesterol was high, 282. But HDL were over 100 so the ratio was good. They wanted to put me on meds, but all other blood work was good, I chose not to. Keeping my fingers crossed it won't be worse. Apparently having such high healthy cholesterol is pretty rare, the Dr was kinda not sure. I remember my husband had all kinds of muscle and joint aches when he took it. The month before he died, his total cholesterol was 50! But they said his plaque buildup was really bad? I guess there was an explanation, but Dr will have to make me a good one if she wants to medicate me.

Debra, I meant to say how sorry I am about your flare-up, that can really knock you back! Hope you are over it soon.

Brad/Nancy: I can relate to the Statins. 6 months on them and that was enough. One of the doctors that originally recommended them was the doctor to the astronauts. He has since rescinded his recommendation I read.......I'm so sorry to hear about your knee Debra. DH has had 2 knee replacements surgeries. I had a problem too, but switched shoe brands to Sketchers. My gait was shifted by doing so and it helped with the knee. I have such empathy for arthritis suffers...........Yesterday it was 95 today it's 85. I'm just reveling in the break from the heat..............Maryl

The surgeon/dr to Buzz Aldrin & John Glenn has a whole website dedicated to the terribleness of statins. spacedoc.com. Anyone want any easy to watch video links I can give them. The stuff I have shows [scientifically] that high cholesterol being bad is false, and the medicine is bad, but the drug companies don't want you to know that. OOPS soapbox.

FYI my wife is a nurse and we are not anti-medicine nor anti-vaccines, just anti-statins and "the shot" if you know what I mean.

I started the fall stuff sbout three weeks ago. I removed about 8 under performing daylilies over several days. we dug out some iris that didnt bloom this season….they had good sun but crowded two daylilies. We moved a few daylilies to better spots. removed a sedum that flops every season. Just planted a few daylilies I got from Laura.

Regarding pain…..I am having spinal surgery in about a month, have stenosis, numb feet and legs at times. If I dont have the surgery I will end up permanently in wheelchair.

Sherry

Sherry, I will be thinking of you, keep us up on how everything goes. Awful as a Gardener (or anyone come to think of it) to think of a wheelchair as a possibility. I know you will do good and be gardening better than ever! And no pain, a major plus!!!

Sounds like lots of good work done, Sherry. I didn't realize your pain issue needed surgery. I will be praying that your surgery goes well! We thought I was getting stenosis until we discovered it was the statins.

I had forgotten to mention that a week or so ago I removed an Iris that didn't like to bloom. Replaced it with a daylily!

Brad

Brad - I know what you mean about Lipitor. My mom was on it for a few months and had horrible joint pain with it.

Sherry - Best wishes on your surgery next month.

Sherry: Please check in before you go. I wish you the best outcome but will send prayers your way.......Brad: You have apparently read some of the same articles as I have on Statins and their newer offspring. The doctor you named was the one that I was thinking about......Maryl

Fall is a very busy time. Daylilies are not the plant that some people think of: planting and forgetting for the next 10 years. Some cultivars, in particular, need regular division (especially dips); and for the collector, there are always adjustments to be made. I am surprised at all the health issues, but I too have an issue--will need rotator cuff surgery late this fall. I suppose David is the youngest poster here, followed by Debra. As for the rest, I would not ask any ages. I remember how on this forum, Jean posted till near the end, even with pictures blurry because of a shaking camera.

Mantis - Best wishes on your surgery. At least I'm not facing a surgery this year. My osteo doc says my knee joints are not bad enough to be replaced yet. I only have these flare-ups after doing a lot of weeding, which I did over last weekend and the previoius weed. My pain is one of the main reasons I'm downsizing.

Debra

Lots of health issues noted to be included in sending best wishes for all for successful surgeries and recovery. Debra, so sorry anout the knee pain. Shoulder, back, and knee pain can certainly slow gardening activities!

As far as fall stuff, I am actually expanding my front bed. I started my cardboard/leaves prep work a few weeks ago. I was sidelined with a severe sinus infection in late spring/early summer for several weeks and was unable to work in the garden. In July I was sidelined with covid and the after effect of exhaustion. After both these episodes I was able to clean up both my two new large “lasagna” beds in less than an hour. If I can get the rest of my beds to this level, I will be a happy, happy gardener!!!

Mantis, I will be praying for your surgery as well. And also everyone's health!

Kate, I find your cardboard method quite intriguing. Glad you are up and at it.

Brad

Granddaddy is a lovely one, Nancy, so you came out really well anyway. And, yes, Brad, I am doing a lot of cleaning out and preparing to plant new babies. Sorry Debra and Mantis. Those knees and shoulders are mean problems. I am still having issues with mine, but at least it is the left shoulder.

Sherry, I am so sorry. My husband has back issues with the spinal stenosis so I feel for you too. and yes, Mantis. Our ages probably don't help.

kay

Wow! So many health concerns. I am praying for all of you for a speedy recovery.

Bob retired on Sept. 1 so you would think we would be getting something done. However, we have been sort of lazy. Then the tractor broke down so we can't till. It will be worked on starting tomorrow. Our first job is to clear one of the beds with observation seedlings. These seedlings are all 5+ years old and need to be moved or discarded (mostly discarded). We mowed off all the ones we are getting rid of and then Bob sprayed them with round-up. We will till the area when the tractor is fixed so that we can move the selected seedlings from this year into the bed. There is a lot more to do after that.

Nancy

Thanks Nancy. Congrats to Bob on his retirement! Sounds like you have lots of work to do.

Brad

I don't think gardeners ever retire. Oh, we gardeners don't have an outside job to bother with, but that just means we will fill up the time in our garden. Congratulations to Bob........Maryl

Wishing Bob a Happy Retirement!

Debra

So true, Maryl. I spent the last two days putting out mulch on my cardboard and will finish this load of mulch tomorrow. I planted a couple of plants each of the last two days also as these had filled their pots with roots. I am also moving a few plants, so yes, Brad. I am immersed in fall struff. I also received four more new plants and potted them today. I am tired tonight but after a year of not being able to garden, I am in my element.

kay