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Welcome to the Homepage of the De Anza Chapter
of the American Rhododendron Society!


Who We Are:

The American Rhododendron Society is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to encourage interest in and to disseminate information about the genus Rhododendron.  Members' experience ranges from novice to expert.  Society activities include public education, flower shows, seed exchanges, scientific studies, and communication through publications and local and national meetings.  ARS chapters are located throughout the United States and Canada and in Denmark, Holland, Scotland, Sweden and Sikkim.

The De Anza Chapter is composed of American Rhododendron Society members who hold meetings and sponsor events in the "Silicon-Valley" region of Northern California.  Non-members and guests are always welcome to attend Chapter meetings and events.

President:  Tom Wynn .......... wynn.t@comcast.net
Secretary: Christy Hartsell .......... christy.b.hartsell@lmco.com


Next Event:

Topic:  Annual Holiday Party and Gift Exchange

December 12, 2009


 A formal invitation will be sent to members (with location & pot luck designations)


 

What's Happening:

Chapter Meeting & Activity Schedule for 2009 / 2010 Season

Dec 12, 2009:    Holiday Party and Gift Exchange          
Jan 20, 2010:   Talk by Steve Hootman from the Rhododendron Species Foundation
Feb 18, 2010:    Bob & Judy Mathey speaking on "The Gardens at Harmony Woods,
                               Exuberant Expressions in a Collector and Educator's Garden"
Mar 18, 2010:   Jim Celeri, co-owner of Celeri and Son Nursery in Ft. Bragg.
                               He will be bringing rhodos for sale from his extensive nursery.
                               Members can order from him directly, and he will bring the ordered plants.

Additional Dates to Mark on your Calendars

Apr 9-11, 09:        The Ultimate Rhododendron Conference, UBC Botanical Garden, Vancouver, BC
May 14-17, 10:     ARS Annual Convention, Long Island, NY
May 18-25, 10:     German Rhododendron Society, Breman, Germany
                                      - International Rhododendron Symposium, May 18-20
                                      - 75th Anniversary Annual Meeting, May 20 - 23
                                      - Post Excursion Tour, May 24-25
Oct 10 - 14, 10      ARS Western Regional Conference, Florence, OR
Oct 17-20, 10        Australian Rhododendron Society Golden Jubilee Conference, Dandenong Range near Melbourne

What We've Been Doing:

November Newsletter 2009

October Newsletter 2009

May Newsletter 2009

April Newsletter 2009

March Newsletter 2009

February Newsletter 2009

Links:

National Homepage for the American Rhododendron Society

Need Help Growing Rhododendrons?

Local Resources?

Want to Find a Chapter in your Area?

Bay Area Gardeners Foundation

Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County

Rhododendron Potting Mix Resource

Los Altos Garden Supply