Sunday, October 3, 2:00 pm
Lecture – Brad Roeller - “Strategies for Deer-Proofing Your Garden”
Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA -
Science Center Room 101
Drawing upon over 30
years of evaluating a wide range of popular and exotic
woody ornamental plants,
Manager of Outdoor Gardens at the New York Botanical Garden, Brad
Roeller will highlight trees, shrubs, and
perennial plants that are
inherently resistant to deer browsing. Discover the latest
information available about
deer repellents and other
proven methods of discouraging deer browsing. Learn about
environmental and biological factors which influence deer and their
choice of food that will assist homeowners and professionals in
developing a strategy for “deer-proofing” their landscape. Methods
of deterring other wildlife from damaging your plants will also be
reviewed. Free and open to the public. For more
information please contact
info@hardyplant.org.
Saturday, October 9
Fall Cuttings Exchange - Tender
Perennials SIG
The fall Cuttings Exchange will meet at 10:00 a.m., Saturday
October 10, at Michael Bowell’s in Malvern, PA. For those who are
new to this economical method of acquiring new plants, we’ll start
with a brief demonstration of some basic and easy techniques. Plants
to try will include scented pelargoniums, unusual salvias,
impatiens, begonias, and more. Bring small clippers, plastic bags,
and a 2-3″ clean pot for starting a cutting at the demonstration.
Bringing plants to share is encouraged, but not required. After the
demonstration and exchange, there will be a tour of the exotic flora
and fauna on these interesting grounds. For more information and to
RSVP, please contact
info@hardyplant.org.
Friday, October 15, 8 am
Perennial Plant Conference
www.perennialplantconference.org
Monday, October 25, 6:30 pm
Board Meeting
Tredyffrin Library
Strafford, PA
Saturday, October 31
Seed form donors deadline
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