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VANCOUVER RHODODENDRON SOCIETY
The Vancouver Rhododendron Society is a chapter of the American Rhododendron Society.
So - here we are in January, having just survived a spell of snow and cold weather, and waiting for the onset of new blooms. If anyone has a photo of something that has just bloomed in their garden, email it to me and I'll post it here as one of the first blooms of the year. Olive and several species must be readying to start popping - I look forward to any contributions!
Next Meeting: David Sellars From Rhododendrons to Rock Gardens (details TBA) on February 16 2012
Norman Todd's book, "The Complete Wit & Wisdom of Norman Todd" will be released on Monday, November 14th, 2011
This 236 page book contains 74 of Norm's articles written over the last 30 years. It will entertain and inform you about rhodo care, history and the finer things in a rhodoholics life. Thoughts on slug courtship habits, WASHing your rhodos so they don't end up as ASH, benefits of having a dead head while deadheading, and many more wise, intriguing observations from a renowned rhododendron master.
Cost: Member of a Rhododendron Society = $12 , General Public = $15, cheques payable to Victoria Rhododendron Society.
This book will make great Christmas gifts or a gift to encourage others to become involved with rhodos.
All funds from the sale of Norm's book have been generously donated to the VRS by Norm.
Supplies of the book should be available at the First meeting in January 2012. Tony Clayton will consolidate book orders on behalf of VRS members and will also arrange collection and distribution of the books. Payment will be c.o.d.
A Date to note in your diaries - May 5, 2012 - Annual Show and Sale at Park & Tilford Gardens
Companion Plants: For Acer (Maple) pictures and descriptions, please see HERE
New in my garden - Kurui Jishi
If you have any interesting early bloomers feel free to take pictures and email them to me for posting! I'll add more from my garden as they begin to bloom.
Here is a new Rhodo site you may want to view - lost of interesting material there! Hirsutum
Meetings held 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:30 PM, Van Dusen Garden Floral Hall
Wondering about Pruning Rhodos? Take a look at THIS
Interesting new Dutch hobbyist site HERE
Like to join an e-mail Rhodo group, take a look HERE
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History of the Rhododendron (click title for article)
Take a look at the new Club History section (click 'About Us' and then 'History'!
Pictures from RSF! Take a LOOK
Members looking for specific plants should not forget to look at our Nursery Discount page, where member/growers may post lists of currently available stock.
Last updated January 23, 2012
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