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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 Meeting:

June  12th, 2010  (noon - 2 p.m.)
Nan Ray's Home
Menlo Park, CA

ANNUAL SPRING POTLUCK BBQ
The Chapter will provide hamburgers, buns, and drinks.
The members are asked to bring food in the following categories:

Member's whose last name starts with the letters:

A to I:   Salads (potato, bean, coleslaw, etc.)
J to R:   Chips & Dips (be creative)
S to Z:   Desserts (fruity & summery)

PLANT EXCHANGE
 In addition to all the food & festivities, we will again do a plant exchange.  Please bring anything you're tired of or have too many of (plants that is).
 This is an easy & inexpensive way to add new & different plants in our gardens, while sharing what we have too much of in our gardens.

 

What's Happening:

Chapter Meeting & Activity Schedule for 2009 / 2010 Season

June 12, 10: End of season potluck picnic and plant exchange.  Noon - 2p.m.  Nan Ray's home 

Additional Dates to Mark on your Calendars

Oct 10 - 14, 10      ARS Western Regional Conference, Florence, OR
Oct 17-20, 10        Australian Rhododendron Society Golden Jubilee Conference, Dandenong Range near Melbourne
May 11-15, 11       ARS Annual Convention, Vancouver, WA.

What We've Been Doing:

May Newsletter 2010

April Newsletter 2010

March Newsletter 2010

February Newsletter 2010

January Newsletter 2010

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