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, Finland, Holland, Scotland and Sweden.

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.

Thanks to Christy, we have a very special speaker this month, Dennis Mciver, a retired game warden and member, as well as past president, of the Noyo Chapter. Dennis spends a lot of time at the Mendocino Botanical Garden tending plants. He is also the grower of extraordinary rhododendrons which consistently win first prize at any show he enters. Even more amazing, Dennis grows most of his plants in pots. We are eager to learn his secrets at our meeting, where he will share them. How wonderful that we will get tips on growing, fertilizing, and pest management from an expert. I'm hoping you'll be able come to this informative meeting.

AFTER the meeting:
- There will be dinner and drinks provided by the Board
- Members are asked to bring salad and dessert: A - M: DESSERT, N - Z: SALAD

Links:

American Rhododendron Society Web Site

Need Help Growing Rhododendrons?

Local Resources?

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Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County

Rhododendron Potting Mix Resource