Ken & Mary McGann, 12 Loys Lane, Plains, MT 59859 | (406) 826-3214

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History of our Garden !

“My green thumb has always been part of my life”, says Ken McGann, owner. In early childhood, he helped his father tend a large garden. When he decided to plant the suckers off the tomato plants, it was against his Dad’s better judgment. The plants grew and even produced tomatoes. Ken was hooked for life.

The love of growing has included raising and selling African violets, vegetables for U-pick, and bedding plants, among others. He even took a landscape design course, which included designing a new yard for a U.S. Representative from Montana. Ken’s experience in nursery work includes 28 years with a nationally known wholesale nursery.

Ken and wife, Mary, have been married 40 years, and have enjoyed the planting and growing together. Their two children remember the huge gardens - and also the weeding that needed to be done! “Our three grandchildren now live nearby and we like to have them come when they can,” says Mary.

Daylilies got into Ken’s blood several years back, when he added some to his own yard. They are a perfect crop for the northern climate, since Montanans like to forget about their yards and gardens when summer is over. They go hunting in the fall, and then enjoy snow sports in the winter. Spring brings with it the excitement of planting and working the ground again, hence the name, Spring Fever Daylilies.

Wanting to expand the interest of those in his local area beyond the common “ditch lily”, Ken began introducing daylilies in newer colors, styles and forms. The supply was expanded greatly when he was able to buy a private collection from a childhood friend. “We can provide you with some of the ‘golden oldies’”, says Ken, “and also some beautiful, more recent introductions.” The attempt is to appeal to homeowners as well as collectors and hybridizers.

Glorious Gardening!

Ken McGann