2009 CALENDAR

 
 


 

Sunday, October 4, 2:00 pm

Tried and True! Proven Perennials from the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Trials  Richard Hawke, Chicago Botanic Garden

Science Center, Room 101

Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA

Field observation, years of experience, and a passion for plants—all blend together in the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Plant Evaluation Program. For 25 years, this program has been dedicated to the scientific study of herbaceous and woody plants. CBG’s Plant Evaluation Program is one of the largest and most diverse in the nation, and also one of the few programs in the United States that formally evaluates perennials. In 2008, it received the Award for Program Excellence from the American Public Garden Association.

The goal of the program is to determine which plants are superior for gardens in the Upper Midwest. Richard Hawke will discuss the plant evaluation process and present a variety of proven perennials, including new selections and old favorites.

This lecture is cosponsored by the Scott Arboretum and HPS/MAG. Free and open to the public. A reception will follow the lecture

Monday, October 5 and and Thursday, October 8

Concrete Leaf Casting

Join us 10:00 a.m.–noon, Monday, October 5 and Thursday, October 8 at the garden of Pat Horwitz for a two-day workshop to make a concrete leaf for your garden. The leaves may be used as garden sculpture, bird baths, or butterfly pools. On Monday, we will cast the leaf; at the Thursday session, we will color with fun pigments, then seal. Bring high quality rubber gloves that fit well; all other supplies will be provided. If you would like to bring your own leaf to cast, it must be under 15″. Deadline for registration is September 10. The cost is $30 and the class is limited to 10 people.  For more information and to RSVP, please contact  info@hardyplant.org..

Saturday, October 10

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.

Monday, October 12, 7:00 pm

World in Your Garden lecture

Hank Snyder, Garden traveler and Consultant  ~Lehigh Valley Friends Meeting House, Bethlehem, PA

Hank will discuss little known facts about plant origins and how they arrived in the gardens of America. Included will be a slide show of unusual plants from various countries including New Zealand, Java, Bali, Australia, Barbados, and the Canary Islands. Hank also will bring his traveling exhibit, Harvest Heritage, which includes garden memorabilia from 1880–1910, including the first seed catalogs available in the US. Join us for an interesting evening to learn more about our favorite subject - plants!  Directions

Friday, October 16, 8 am

Perennial Plant Conference

www.perennialplantconference.org
 

Monday, October 26, 6:30 pm

Board Meeting

Tredyffrin Library
Strafford, PA

Saturday, October 31

Seed form donors deadline