| Special Notices - Spring 2002 |
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Back to the Calendar - Spring 2002 (These events are open to Members and the Public) 2002 May Plant Sale Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History Sunday, 19 May 2002 - 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. This Sale is one of our major fund-raisers and it relies heavily on donations from our members. In addition to the nursery stock we bring in, we hope to have a good selection of tree and shrub seedlings and rooted cuttings, perennials, annuals, etc., donated by you. Please keep the Sale in mind this Spring when you are seed sowing, transplanting and dividing. Your donations are greatly appreciated. Members are requested to drop off any donations between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Many varieties of rhodies which were not available in the advance Sale will be offered. They include: 'Anneke Plazek', 'Kick Off', 'Manitau', 'Mother Greer', 'Pink Pom Pom', 'Betty Hume', 'Casanova', 'Great Eastern', 'Pearce's American Beauty', 'Peter Tigerstedt', 'Rangoon', 'Rio', 'Scarlet Romance', 'Teddy Bear', yak 'Mist Maiden', kiusianum "Pink", Azalea 'Hino White Dwarf', and Azalea 'Vineland Dream'. Donors and Sale volunteers will be able to select two plants prior to the Sale opening. This will not include nursery grown stock. Plants must be selected, paid for, and taken to your vehicle a minimum of one hour prior to the Sale opening. This rule will be strictly enforced! No exceptions! Plan to attend and bring your friends. This event is always popular and the line-up to get in is usually long. For the best selection we recommend that you plan to arrive earlier than the 1:30 p.m. opening time. While you are waiting, a handout with descriptions of the nursery stock will be available. For more information contact, Duff & Donna Evers at (902) 835-2586 or devers1@attcanada.ca 2002 Spring Mini-Show Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
- Main Level Saturday, 18 May 2002 - 10:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. The May Mini-Show is a non-competitive exhibition of rhododendrons and other early-Spring blooming plants. It is held annually in conjunction with our May Sale. Thanks to the generousity of our members who bring in plant material, and especially the Show Chair, Jenny Sandison, the display is always spectacular. This show is an important opportunity to educate the general public and always draws many inquisitive visitors. Volunteers are needed to help supervise the display. You need not be an expert. If you have not already volunteered and can assist either with your time or by lending plant material, please contact Jenny Sandison at (902) 624-9013. 2002 Annual Pot Luck Supper At the Residence of Chris Hopgood Off the Purcell's Cove Road. Past the Armdale Yacht Bring something for the buffet table and spend a pleasant late Spring evening in Chris Hopgood's garden and home. Please let Chris know if you're planning to come: (902)479-0811 The Hopgood Garden A garden in progress is the description given by the owner of this property. Built in four stages beginning in 1997, this garden has 10 areas with a little bit of everything for all to enjoy. A wide variety of rhododendrons, azaleas, magnolias and dogwood are the joy of his garden. An azalea walk is featured as a reminder of the home of the Masters golf tournament (you might guess that a golfer lives here). The area by the road features rhododendrons, magnolias and
groundcover. Around the upper parking area, you will find erica,
and euonymus. In the back of the house, you will find a wide
selection of shrubs and perennials including broombush, hosta,
bamboo, iris and more, all placed in a natural setting. A part
of the property is underwater at certain times of the year (Fall,
Winter and Spring after heavy rains). This creates a bog, with
many different plants that enjoy wet feet. The garden also features
attractive stone walls, a beautiful driftwood bench and tasteful
trellis work for clematis, euonymus and honeysuckle. |