2011-2012 Events
Each meeting also includes a plant raffle and is preceded by a hospitality period of coffee and goodies. New members are given a starter rhododendron at their first meeting. Visitors are welcome to attend and see what we are all about.
2011 Events
September 11, Connie LeClair, "Rhododendrons & Azaleas"
Connie is a charter member of our Cape Cod Chapter and will discuss basic knowledge for succeeding with rhododendrons. All new members should attend.
October 9, Bruce Feller, "Lessons Learned"
Bruce is from Old Fields, NY. The Fellers have a large garden of rhodies, Japanese maples and conifers for seasonal interest throughout the year. Bruce is an active member of ARS, Bronze Metal Recipient, involved in Planting Fields Arboritum in Oyster Bay. He is a known writer and speaker on Rhododendrons.
November 13, Alan McLaughlin, "The style of Karesansui Dry Landscape Gardening as expressed in Shiglmori Mario Japanese Gardens"
Alan comes to us from Garden Designs of Newport. He is a Landscape Designer and perennial award winner at the RI Garden Show.
December 11. Our annual potluck dinner at Wynn's house.
Last year was wonderful, we hope more new members will come this year. Food, raffle prizes and lots of good garden company. Directions in back of booklet.
2012 Events
January 8, Michael Talbot, "Ecological Land Care"
Michael is the owner of Michael Talbot and Assoc., Mashpee, MA, pioneers of organic lawn and landscaping. He works with Cape native plants as a basis for his gardens. Michael is a great speaker and you will enjoy his talk.
February 12, Sally Perkins, "Years of Rhododendrons"
Sally is a Mass and Cape Chapter member and well know for all her work for the society, knowledge and wonderful photographs. We are fortunate to have her speak to us.
March 11, Kathy Tracy, "Companion Plants for Rhododendrons with an emphasis on plants that preform well and look good all summer"
Kathy is the owner of Avant Gardens Nursery in West Dartmouth, Ma. She is a landscape designer and speaker on plant collections and design.
April 22, Annual Dinner: Karel Bernady, "Rhododedrons in Germany"
Karel attended the German Rhododendron Society's 75th anniversary International Symposium in Breman and will present highlights of the tours. Rhododendrons not normally encountered here will be featured. Karel is very active in the ARS. He has served as President of the Greater Philadelphia Chapter and Director of District Eight's five Chapters. He also serves as Chairman of the Trustees of the Research Foundation and co-chairs the Research Committee of the ARS.
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