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March 2019
The Himalayan Gardens of Western Scotland
The Himalayan Gardens of Western Scotland Presenter: John Brett Program description: A tour of impressive garden landscapes and the extraordinary plants within, including rhododendrons collected by some of the great plant hunters of the late 19th and the 20th centuries. The following Scottish gardens were visited and photographed in May 2016: Branklyn, Benmore, Crarae, Arduaine, An Cala, Cluny and Ardmaddy . Some of these will be the focus of this presentation Bio: John is a long-time club member and out…
Find out more »Five Seasons: The Gardens of Piet Oudolf – a documentary film
Oudolf film poster This is a documentary film being shown as a Fundraiser for Hospice Halifax Thursday, March 7, 2019 The Music Room, Lady Hammond Road Screening starts at 7pm — doors open at 6:30 admission is by donation at the door. Sponsors for this event are ARHS, Sun & Water Horticultural and 14 Bells Fine Art.
Find out more »Pre-ordered Plant Sale 2019
Deadline for orders has been extended to March 10th, 2019
Find out more »Deadline for Tissue Culture Order is today!
Please ensure Dennis Crouse has your order by today so you don't miss out on the fabulous collections in this years offering.
Find out more »April 2019
Panel Discussion: Pests, Diseases and Problems of Rhododendrons
ARHS Panel Discussion for April 2, 2019, 7:30 pm Topic: “Pests, Diseases and Problems of Rhododendrons”. Four panelists will discuss their experiences and suggestions for dealing with problems of growing rhododendrons, including black vine weevil, weather, soil and questions from the audience. Panels: Three club members and Chris Dyleman from Halifax Seed
Find out more »Tissue Culture Pick-up 2019
This year’s tissue culture plants have arrived and they are looking great! Members who have pre-ordered plants can pick them up this Saturday, April 27 from 10 AM to 11 AM, at the St. Margaret’s Centre (12 Westwood Blvd., Upper Tantallon). PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BOX OR BAG FOR YOUR PRE-ORDERED PLANTS. THANK YOU! Once all orders have been filled we will set extra plants to the side for anyone who wishes to buy. Volunteers are asked to come for…
Find out more »May 2019
Member to Member Plant Sale
Members Plant Sale, Natural History Museum auditorium and project room. Sale begins at 7:30pm. Rooms are open for seller set-up beginning at 5:30pm. Bring plants you'd like to sell, labeled and priced. Sellers are asked to clean-up their table before leaving for the evening. A great opportunity to share your favorite plants.
Find out more »Rhododendron 101-2.0: Introduction to selecting, growing and caring for Rhodos, Azaleas and Companion Plants
Cora Swinamer will be presenting the ARHS Rhododendron Power-Point presentation on growing and caring for Rhododendrons, Azaleas and Companion Plants. The talk includes plenty of beautiful pictures, lots of information and plenty of time for discussion, questions and a short demonstration of rhodo pruning techniques. This is a great opportunity for new members and their guests to learn and ask questions about these wonderful landscape plants.
Find out more »June 2019
Garden Tour ARHS 2019
ARHS Garden Tour June 9, 2019 10 am to 5 pm This year’s tour will cover two private gardens, a garden centre with adjacent sculpture garden, and two public spaces. Many thanks to Jenny Sandison for suggesting we visit this area. And to Sophie Bieger for research and for preparing the map. Please refer to the email to members which includes the details, location and map. There is not a pot luck supper this year but we've provided several ideas…
Find out more »September 2019
Joe Henderson: The Art of Gardening at Chanticleer
Description The Art of Gardening at Chanticleer. A lecture based on the book published by Timber Press written by the director and the Horticulturists of Chanticleer. Design Inspiration and Innovative planting techniques form Chanticleer. We have been called a place of pleasure and learning, relaxing and yet filled with ideas to take home. One of the most romantic imaginative and exciting public gardens in America. Bio Joe has been a gardener/ Horticulturist at Chanticleer for the past 21 years maintaining…
Find out more »Workshop: The Art of Gardening: Lessons from Chanticleer Joe Henderson Horticulturalist Chanticleer Garden
Atlantic Master Gardeners Association In cooperation with the Friends of the Garden Dalhousie University Agricultural Campus is pleased to announce a one day Workshop Saturday, 7th September 2019 The Art of Gardening: Lessons from Chanticleer Joe Henderson Horticulturalist Chanticleer Garden Chanticleer Horticulturist and co-author of The Art of Gardening: Design Inspiration and Innovative Planting Techniques from Chanticleer, Joe Henderson will bring inspiring garden ideas to Nova Scotia from his work at Chanticleer Garden in Wayne, Pennsylvania. Chanticleer has been called…
Find out more »October 2019
Steele Lecture: Trends in Gardening with Rhododendrons in Germany
Oct 7--Steele Lecture: Trends in gardening with Rhododendrons in Germany. Hartwig Schepker. Rhododendrons are being produced in millions every year in Germany for all over Europe. Currently modern approaches of using them in gardens are tested including the development of autumn-flowering hybrids or improved foliage plants. Gardeners need to use rhododendrons as plants for all-year-round and not just for two weeks of flowering. A current research project in the Bremen Rhododendron-Park also explores rhododendrons species as new sources for…
Find out more »Exploring Rhododendrons in Arunachal Pradesh: Hartwig Schepker
Oct 8—Exploring Rhododendrons in Arunachal Pradesh - Hartwig Schepker will give this second talk at 7:00pm at the BMO Community Room, Central Library, Halifax. He has made four expeditions into this remote and unexplored part of Northeastern India which was closed to foreigners until 2000. The talk is full of adventurous stories and covers many unknown or rarely seen rhododendron species in flower as well as beautiful landscapes.
Find out more »November 2019
Nina Newington: Planting the Lightfoot & Wolfville Winery
Planting the Winery at Lightfoot & Wolfville Planting in July with cranes overhead, dreams meet reality, just as, in the beds, Mediterranean meets Valley agrarian. We’ll look at the design concepts and plant choices behind the much visited and enjoyed gardens surrounding the Wolfville area’s newest winery. Planted in 2017, the mostly herbaceous gardens are surprisingly mature. Bio: Nina Newington has made her living designing and planting gardens for the past 25 years. She lives on the North…
Find out more »December 2019
Annual Christmas Party & Member Slide Show
Tuesday December 3rd is our annual Christmas Party. Members are encouraged to bring their favorite finger food and the Society will provide the wine and beverages. Any members who would like to share 4 or 5 pictures of their garden or a garden visited that they enjoyed are welcome bring the pictures on a USB drive that we can project for all to enjoy.
Find out more »January 2020
Gardens of Historic Interest in Nova Scotia
Gardens of Historic Interest in Nova Scotia Anita Jackson, long-time member and Certified Landscape Designer, will show images and discuss the garden history of various gardens and designed landscapes in our region.
Find out more »February 2020
Preview of Members Pre-Ordered Plant Sale and Tissue Culture Sale
Preview of Advance Order Plant Sale. Lynn Rotin, our club’s volunteer coordinator and organizer of our Advance Order Plant Sale, will show pictures and give highlights of many of the plants available in this year’s sale. Come and make your wish list for the spring sale!
Find out more »March 2020
Introduction to Rhododendrons and Companion Plants
Cora Swinamer will be offering a PowerPoint presentation developed for ARHS several years ago. It will be beneficial for new members and members of the public who would like to know more about using Rhodos in their landscape. The intro will cover plant selection, site selection, general care/feeding as well as information on pruning and pests. The relaxed format will offer opportunity for questions and discussion. All are welcome. Following this presentation will be the regular monthly meeting of ARHS…
Find out more »Brazil – Garden Travel
Brazil - Garden Travel. Cora Swinamer, past president of our club and garden designer, will show us some impressive pictures of gardens from Brazil, including visits to gardens of Roberto Burle Marx.
Find out more »April 2020
CANCELLED : Panel Discussion: Growing plants from Seed
CANCELLED Panel discussion on how to germinate and grow plants from seeds, with four club members. Have you ever wondered if you could grow some unique plants from seeds. Well, you can. Come to this meeting and find out how others are doing it.
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