Here you will find a listing of upcoming events of interest to gardening enthusiasts. Explore local garden tours, plant sales, community gardening presentations, and events.
Meetings & Events 2021
Wednesday, May 5, 2021 7 pm:
John Brimcombe, President of the Hardy Palm Society
“Subtropical Gardening Using
Rhododendrons and Associated Plants”
(Organized by Barrie, CVRS)
May 27, 2021 7 pm:
Mike Stewart
“Dwarf Rhododendrons – Nature’s Carpet”
(Organized by ARS Eureka Chapter)
May – Date, Time – TBA
Marion Mackay, Massey University, New Zealand:
“The New Zealand ex situ Rhododendron Conservation Project”
(Organized by Glen Jamieson, District 1)
Thursday May 6, 2021 7 pm:
Marion Mackay, Massey University, New Zealand:
“The New Zealand ex situ Rhododendron Conservation Project”
(Organized by Glen Jamieson, District 1)
May 2021 – TBA
CVRS Plant Sale
Thursday May 27, 2021 7 pm:
Mike Stewart:
“Dwarf Rhododendrons – Nature’s Carpet”
(Organized by ARS Eureka Chapter)
Zoom Link Available – See List Sent in March
June 3 to 6, 2021:
ARS 2021 Virtual Convention:
“Rhodos Down East: Exploring the North Atlantic Region, The Rhododendrons at Kentville, Nova Scotia”
Speakers include Ken Cox, famed nurseryman and rhododendron breeder from Glendoick, Scotland, Joe Bruso, rhododendron breeder from Massachusetts and Todd Boland of the Memorial University Botanical Garden in Newfoundland. Garden Tours include public and private gardens.
Check it out at: ars2021.org
Friday June 25 to Sunday June 27, 2021:
Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden Species Symposium
June – August 2021
Summer Picnic — TBA