Upcoming Events
Attention all SE-ARS and Vaseyi Members:
Mark your calendars for Sunday, November 2nd, at 2 PM at Bullington.
We will be entertained and educated by Will Ferrell. His topic will be "My North Carolina Garden".
Here's how Will describes his garden:
Mark your calendars for Sunday, November 2nd, at 2 PM at Bullington.
We will be entertained and educated by Will Ferrell. His topic will be "My North Carolina Garden".
Here's how Will describes his garden:
- "I designed my garden to shine September-October and March-June. My design emphasis started with harmonious combining of azaleas and rhodies on a primarily pink, purple, lavender, white, and clear yellow palette, with sections of true red or bluish red with white and clear yellow. But it has evolved towards camellias and towards foliage combinations, indeed a foliage emphasis."
Past Events
HIDDEN GEMS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE RIDGE ESCARPEMENT
We hope you will join us on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 at 2 pm. at Bullington Gardens to enrich your knowledge of many area plants! Ryan Schiller, plant expert, recent Clemson graduate and former intern at the Mountain Crops Horticultural Research Center, will give us a presentation called Hidden Gems of the Southern Blue Ridge Escarpment. Come and learn from Ryan's expertise. Bullington is at 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville. Hope to see you there!!
Judy Van Rens
We hope you will join us on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 at 2 pm. at Bullington Gardens to enrich your knowledge of many area plants! Ryan Schiller, plant expert, recent Clemson graduate and former intern at the Mountain Crops Horticultural Research Center, will give us a presentation called Hidden Gems of the Southern Blue Ridge Escarpment. Come and learn from Ryan's expertise. Bullington is at 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville. Hope to see you there!!
Judy Van Rens
Sunday, July 13, 2025 1:30 PM
R. hyperythrum hybrids:
Stan Southerland
Bullington Center, Hendersonville, NC
R. hyperythrum hybrids:
Stan Southerland
Bullington Center, Hendersonville, NC
https://go.ncsu.edu/mtnhortregistration
Malvern, PA • May 7-9, 2025
June 10, 2025
Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center
Mark your calendar and join us on June 10th 2025 at 10:00 AM for a tour and presentation, “Development of New Rhododendron Varieties at the Mountain Crop Improvement Lab,” hosted by Irene Palmer(member) and team. Location: Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center, 455 Research Drive, Mills River, NC 28759.
Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center
Mark your calendar and join us on June 10th 2025 at 10:00 AM for a tour and presentation, “Development of New Rhododendron Varieties at the Mountain Crop Improvement Lab,” hosted by Irene Palmer(member) and team. Location: Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center, 455 Research Drive, Mills River, NC 28759.
Sunday Dec. 8, 2024 2pm Christmas Party at Bullington Center, Hendersonville, NC
Event Cancelled/Postponed due to Helene:
Originally scheduled for Sunday, November 10, at 2pm, Irene Palmer from the NCState Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station in Mills River, NC, will educate us with a program on advancements from the Mountain Crop Improvement Lab, highlighting newly developed rhododendron varieties. This program has been postponed to Spring 2025, to be held at the research station in Mills River.
Originally scheduled for Sunday, November 10, at 2pm, Irene Palmer from the NCState Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station in Mills River, NC, will educate us with a program on advancements from the Mountain Crop Improvement Lab, highlighting newly developed rhododendron varieties. This program has been postponed to Spring 2025, to be held at the research station in Mills River.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, Sept. 28th. We'll be treated to a tour by owner, Bill Jones, of his Carolina Native Plant Nursery. We'll meet there at 11 am. The location is Carolina Native Nursery, 1126 Prices Creek Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714
Here's what their website says about this unique nursery:
"Carolina Native Nursery is the go-to source for native shrubs and perennials along the east coast. We specialize in growing native azaleas and rhododendron from seed, which allows us to provide plants that are high quality, hard to find, and hardy in your landscape. We are committed to providing the highest quality native plants while at the same time making a positive impact on the environment. Whether you are a devoted fan of native plants, or you are just looking to add some beauty to the garden, you’ve come to the right place!"
- EVENT CANCELLED/POSTPONED DUE TO HELENE.
We will be having our annual picnic at the pavilion at the Park at Flat Rock. (The Park is on Highland Lake Road a bit past Ingles.) It will be Sunday, July 14, from 1 to 4. Please join us and bring a dish to share; drinks and utensils will be provided. We always look forward to gathering with all of you plant lovers.
This is an opportunity to have a cutting exchange (notice Mike O'Hara's note about that -- he sent it this morning).
If you are planning on joining us, please RSVP to [email protected]
It would be great if you could let us know by Friday, July 12.
Hope to see you soon!
Judy Van Rens
This is an opportunity to have a cutting exchange (notice Mike O'Hara's note about that -- he sent it this morning).
If you are planning on joining us, please RSVP to [email protected]
It would be great if you could let us know by Friday, July 12.
Hope to see you soon!
Judy Van Rens
Click on image for more information
Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 9:30 -- Visit with Tom Ranney and Crew at Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Center in Mills River
JUNE 5-8, 2025
Wednesday, April 24, 2024-- We will have a table of trusses, at the Bullington Gardens Plant Sale(Wednesday is the special sale for Bullington members.). We will need volunteers to work 2-hour shifts at this event -- either noon to 2 pm or 2 pm to 4 pm.
Please bring any trusses you have available (with a label) in a vase between 11 and 11:30, so we can set things up. Contact Judy Van Rens[(828-551-9386) or [email protected]] to let us know if you will bring trusses, and also to set up a shift to work at the table
April 27, 2024 (Saturday)
10 - 12 – Visit to the Bell Garden -- 64 Lands End Drive, Hendersonville
12:30 - 2 – Visit to the Stelloh Garden (Audrey will provide lunch!) -- 65 Sierra Dr, Hendersonville
May 5th, 2024 – 2 pm (Sunday) -- Visit to the wonderful Charles Dexter Owen,III, Garden in Biltmore Forest.
A small group of our members have been working with the garden’s owner to help him propagate the Dexter Rhododendrons, brought to the property in the 1920’s from Massachusetts by the relatives of the Charles Owen Dexter who hybridized these beautiful rhododendrons. The property belongs to the 3rd generation who still lives there. Ray Head and Chuck Van Rens will lead us on this special tour!
(Look for the address and other details in early May.)
We have changed the date for our visit to the wonderful Charles Dexter Owen, III, garden in Biltmore Forest from Saturday, May 11 to Sunday, May 5 at 2 o'clock. Mark this change on your calendar. We have made the change to assure that you will experience this garden when it is in full bloom.
The garden's owner's grandfather was a cousin of Charles Owen Dexter, the original hybridizer of the fabulous rhododendrons that are on display in this garden. The owner's grandfather bought the property in the 1920's. The 4+ acre garden is filled with original Dexter rhododendrons.
A small group of our members have been working with the garden’s owner to help him propagate the original Dexter Rhododendrons, brought to the property in the 1920’s from Massachusetts by the relatives of the Charles Owen Dexter who hybridized these beautiful rhododendrons. Ray Head and Chuck Van Rens will lead us on this special tour on May 5.
Time - 2 pm Sunday, May 5, 2024
Place - 7 Greenwood Rd., Biltmore Forest, NC
Come and enjoy the showcase Charles Dexter Owen Garden featuring a collection of Dexter Rhododendrons started over 80 years ago by the current owner's grandfather, a cousin of Charles Owen Dexter, the hybridizer of these fabulous rhodys. The owner, Charlie Owen is currently engaged in renovating and rejuvenating the garden. The SE-ARS Dexter study group have been participating in this effort. There is parking at the house and off the street near the drive.
Details and Registration
Sunday, March 24 – 2 p.m. at Bullington Gardens(95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, NC Speaker- Stacey Weir (Biltmore EstateHorticulture Manager) Stacey will talk to us about several aspects of her experiences working in the gardens at the Biltmore:
History of the Gardens
Favorite Plants
Diverse collections
New Acquisitions
Stacey’s Supervisor, Connor Stewart, who maintains the Azalea Garden will also join us
History of the Gardens
Favorite Plants
Diverse collections
New Acquisitions
Stacey’s Supervisor, Connor Stewart, who maintains the Azalea Garden will also join us
SE-ARS/Vaseyi CHRISTMAS PARTY WITH PIZZA
DECEMBER 2023, SUNDAY, DEC 10, 2:00 PM
BULLINGTON CENTER
HENDERSONVILLE, NC
On Sunday, December 10, at 2 PM, we will gather to enjoy fellowship and food with our fellow members. We will meet at Bullington Gardens, 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville. Pizza and beverages will be provided, and we ask you to bring an hors d'oeuvre, salad, or dessert to share.
Please let Judy Van Rens ([email protected]) know, by Dec. 3rd, that you plan to join us. Also, please tell Judy what kind of pizza you prefer. We will be getting our pizza from Papa John's.
Enjoy a special Thanksgiving, and please plan to join us Dec. 10.
Judy Van Rens
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SUNDAY OCTOBER 8, 2023 2PM BULLINGTON GARDENS, HENDERSONVILLE, NC Steve Pettis, NC State Extension Service "ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY LANDSCAPING AND TREE HEALTH" |
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See the Dahlias at Bullington Center in October:
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Our annual Potluck Picnic Meeting will be generously hosted by Hazel and Byron Richards at their beautiful home and garden at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 16. We hope you will join us to enjoy delicious food and spend a pleasant afternoon conversing with fellow plant lovers. The picnic will be followed by our annual plant auction.
Please bring some picnic food to share. Try to think of a dish that is easy for you to prepare and will be part of a tasty meal. You might want to bring a great salad, an appetizing main dish, a heaIthful and delicious veggie dish, or a wonderful dessert. If you remember, bring a chair for the picnic and the plant auction, along with your checkbook to acquire plants for your garden. Beverages and tableware will be provided.
**Look over your garden collection and find some plants to contribute to the auction. If you are into rooting cuttings, bring some of those. It’s a great chance to get something new and wonderful.
Judy and Chuck Van Rens
Please bring some picnic food to share. Try to think of a dish that is easy for you to prepare and will be part of a tasty meal. You might want to bring a great salad, an appetizing main dish, a heaIthful and delicious veggie dish, or a wonderful dessert. If you remember, bring a chair for the picnic and the plant auction, along with your checkbook to acquire plants for your garden. Beverages and tableware will be provided.
**Look over your garden collection and find some plants to contribute to the auction. If you are into rooting cuttings, bring some of those. It’s a great chance to get something new and wonderful.
Judy and Chuck Van Rens
Our next meeting is set. It will be a Zoom only meeting on Sunday June 11th at 2:00 pm. Joe Klimavicz has graciously agreed to give us a presentation on his breeding program. Joe has been breeding Azaleas since the late 80s. If you want to do a little homework, you can check out some of his creations on the Legacy project page on the Azalea website. Legacy Project Overview - Azalea Society of America
I am looking forward to it. I will send the Zoom invite out later this month. Be on the lookout for it.
Best Regards
Aaron
I am looking forward to it. I will send the Zoom invite out later this month. Be on the lookout for it.
Best Regards
Aaron
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SE-ARS and Vaseyi ASA
Sunday March 5, 2023
2:00 PM
PIZZA included
Bullington Center, Hendersonville, NC
"Magnolia Breeding"
by Dr. Kevin Parris
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mWA3HjT-TM
SE-ARS and Vaseyi ASA
Sunday March 5, 2023
2:00 PM
PIZZA included
Bullington Center, Hendersonville, NC
"Magnolia Breeding"
by Dr. Kevin Parris
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mWA3HjT-TM
Sunday January 29, 2023 2:00 PM
Bullington Center, Hendersonville, NC
SE-ARS and Vaseyi ASA Joint Meeting
"Growing Azaleas and Rhododendrons from Seed"
Presented by Aaron Cook.
Seed selection, cleaning, sowing, light sources, growing medium, moving up, and deterring pathogens. Seed will also be provided for anyone interested.
A planning session of board members of SE-ARS and ASA/Vaseyi will follow the meeting.
Bullington Center, Hendersonville, NC
SE-ARS and Vaseyi ASA Joint Meeting
"Growing Azaleas and Rhododendrons from Seed"
Presented by Aaron Cook.
Seed selection, cleaning, sowing, light sources, growing medium, moving up, and deterring pathogens. Seed will also be provided for anyone interested.
A planning session of board members of SE-ARS and ASA/Vaseyi will follow the meeting.
Sunday December 4, 2022 2:00 PM
Bullington Center
Christmas Party and Potluck Dinner.
Bullington Center
Christmas Party and Potluck Dinner.
(Allow up to a minute for downloading)
Sunday October 16, 2022 2:00 PM
Bullington Center
Jackson McCarter: Highlights of Spring 2022 ARS Convention in Pacific Northwest.
Aaron Cook: Plants for members order.
Bullington Center
Jackson McCarter: Highlights of Spring 2022 ARS Convention in Pacific Northwest.
Aaron Cook: Plants for members order.
Saturday October 15 at Ray Head's. 10 AM - 12 N. New lot of Beasley deciduous azaleas for sale to members of SE-ARS and Vaseyi ASA.
Fall ARS Gettysburg, PA Sept 27-29 2022 arsstore.org/Fall2022/
Sunday September 25, 2:00 PM at Bullington Center
Tricia Ockinga: Dexter rhododendrons of Charles Dexter Owen, Asheville.
Tricia Ockinga: Dexter rhododendrons of Charles Dexter Owen, Asheville.
Potluck Picnic at Richards Garden, Hendersonville, NC.
Sunday July 17, 2022, 2:00 PM
See June Blue Ridge Review for details.
Sunday July 17, 2022, 2:00 PM
See June Blue Ridge Review for details.
(Joint meetings with Vaseyi Chapter ASA):
Visit the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Center , Fletcher, NC
Friday, May 27 10 AM
Visit the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Center , Fletcher, NC
Friday, May 27 10 AM
Companion Plants. Hale Booth, Chattanooga, TN.
Sunday June 19, 2022, 2:00 PM. Bullington Center, Hendersonville, NC.
See June 2022 Blue Ridge Review for details.
Sunday June 19, 2022, 2:00 PM. Bullington Center, Hendersonville, NC.
See June 2022 Blue Ridge Review for details.
Member Garden Tours:
Betty Montgomery, Forty Oaks Garden. April 9,10,16, 10AM-4PM. 100 Forty Oaks Farm, Campobello, SC.
Stelloh Garden. April 22,23,24,25,30; May 1,2,3,4,5. 10am-4pm. 65 Sierra Dr. Hendersonville (Laurel Park), NC.
McCarter "Garden". Dates to be announced in email. 280 Trammell Road, Travelers Rest, SC.
Ray Head Garden. Dates to be announced in e-mail. 1087 Baber Road Road, Rutherfordton, NC.
Van Rens Garden. April 30 1PM-3PM. 109 Woodhaven Dr. Hendersonville, NC.
Betty Montgomery, Forty Oaks Garden. April 9,10,16, 10AM-4PM. 100 Forty Oaks Farm, Campobello, SC.
Stelloh Garden. April 22,23,24,25,30; May 1,2,3,4,5. 10am-4pm. 65 Sierra Dr. Hendersonville (Laurel Park), NC.
McCarter "Garden". Dates to be announced in email. 280 Trammell Road, Travelers Rest, SC.
Ray Head Garden. Dates to be announced in e-mail. 1087 Baber Road Road, Rutherfordton, NC.
Van Rens Garden. April 30 1PM-3PM. 109 Woodhaven Dr. Hendersonville, NC.
February 6, Sunday, 2pm. Bullington Gardens.
Bob Head speaks on grafting rhododendrons.
Bob Head speaks on grafting rhododendrons.
Bob Head ...............
(Photo by Chuck Van Rens)
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Grafting scion onto R. hyperythrum hybrid plant 'Brandi'................................................
(Photo by Chuck Van Rens)
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JOIN US FOR AN OUTSIDE ADVENTURE AT THE SOUTH CAROLINA BOTANICAL GARDEN AT CLEMSON We have a fun SE-ARS/Vaseyi outing planned for this fall. On Saturday, October 30th, we’ll meet at the South Carolina Botanical Garden at Clemson U at 1 pm. We’ll meet at the famous red caboose located in the Heritage Garden. The main entrance to the South Carolina Botanical garden is located off Perimeter Road between Highway 76 and Perimeter Rd. You can download a map of the Botanical Garden at this address: https://www.clemson.edu/public/ scbg/visit/map.html It might help you find the correct location if you put 102 Garden Trail in your GPS. There is plenty of parking available. Judy Van Rens, Blue Ridge Review, Oct 2021.
The picture of Ray and Aaron shows the healthy azalea selection from the Beasleys that some members have requested and will pick up Sunday 10/24/21 from 2:00-4:00pm at the BRCC greenhouse. Though not a formal meeting, this is an open air event and would be a delightful time to get together and say hello and see the greenhouse which we supported with our donation last year.
If you didn't request some of these, there may be plants available after the distribution.
Chuck Van Rens
If you didn't request some of these, there may be plants available after the distribution.
Chuck Van Rens
Conference videos will be available for viewing until January 1, 2022; and we encourage you to share the link with your friends and fellow gardeners. They may wish to watch all of the presentations or you can recommend your favourites.
All the sessions from both days are available at https://marsrhodos.ca/2021-fall-into-gardening-conference/. The password is fall2021
All the sessions from both days are available at https://marsrhodos.ca/2021-fall-into-gardening-conference/. The password is fall2021
July 18, 2021 Sunday 2 pm
Picnic and Plant Auction at Richards Garden, Hendersonville, NC
See June 2021 Blue Ridge Review for details.
Picnic and Plant Auction at Richards Garden, Hendersonville, NC
See June 2021 Blue Ridge Review for details.
ASA 2021 Convention
“Carolina in My Mind”
Charlotte, NC and Beyond • April 15-18, 2021
CANCELLED
www.azaleas.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Azalea%20Society%20National%20Convention%20and%20other%20News.html
“Carolina in My Mind”
Charlotte, NC and Beyond • April 15-18, 2021
CANCELLED
www.azaleas.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Azalea%20Society%20National%20Convention%20and%20other%20News.html
Photo Univ. Tenn.
December 15, 2019 Program by Jackson McCarter,MD. Click on photo to see.
Our December SE-ARS meeting date has changed from December 8 to December 15th at Bullington Gardens (at 2 o'clock). This will be a potluck with a program by Jackson McCarter about their trip to the Netherlands and Germany at the 2018 International Rhododendron Meeting. Mark the change on your calendars, and look for more information in the next Blue Ridge Review.
Judy Van Rens
Judy Van Rens
Rhododendrons of Denmark, Sweden, Finland. ARS 2018. Jackson McCarter
April 10, 2021 Saturday 2-6 pm
Betty Montgomery Garden Tour
See Blue Ridge Review for details.
I am going to have the garden open
Saturday, April 10 with rain date April 11
AND
Saturday April 17.
I do not think it will rain on Saturday but just wanted you to know this in case it does rain on Saturday
Betty
April 24, 2021 Saturday 10 am- 2 pm
Melody Bell Garden Tour
See Blue Ridge Review for details.
Betty Montgomery Garden Tour
See Blue Ridge Review for details.
I am going to have the garden open
Saturday, April 10 with rain date April 11
AND
Saturday April 17.
I do not think it will rain on Saturday but just wanted you to know this in case it does rain on Saturday
Betty
April 24, 2021 Saturday 10 am- 2 pm
Melody Bell Garden Tour
See Blue Ridge Review for details.
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MAGNOLIAS
by BORIS BAUER
At Bullington Gardens
Hendersonville, N.C.
October 20, 2019
Sunday, 2 pm
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POTLUCK PICNIC
PLANT AUCTION AND CUTTING EXCHANGE
At Richards Garden
Hendersonville, N.C.
July 21, 2019
Sunday, 2 pm
See Blue Ridge Review
ARS 2019 International Convention. Philadelphia. May 14-19, 2019.
Click on above for more information.
April 2019. Garden Visits: Stelloh Garden open April 20 & April 27
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UPCOMING EVENT
Southeastern Chapter ARS
FLOWER SHOW
ST JOHN IN THE WILDERNESS
Flat Rock, N.C.
APRIL 27, 2019
Saturday
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UPCOMING EVENT
Southeastern Chapter ARS
BULLINGTON GARDENS
Hendersonville, N.C.
MARCH 17, 2019
Sunday, 2 pm
"SCANDINAVIAN RHODODENDRON GARDENS"
(Rescheduled from December 2018)
 CLICK ABOVE FOR INFO & REGISTRATION
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Photos of 2018 ARS Fall Conference
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UPCOMING EVENT
Southeastern Chapter ARS
BULLINGTON GARDENS
Hendersonville, N.C.
October 14, 2018
Sunday, 2 pm
PLANT AUCTION
Bring plants for auction
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UPCOMING EVENT
Southeastern Chapter ARS
BULLINGTON GARDENS
Hendersonville, N.C.
September 23, 2018
Sunday, 2 pm
"Raising native rhododendrons from seed"
BILL JONES, Carolina Native Nursery
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POTLUCK PICNIC
CUTTING EXCHANGE
At Richards Garden
Hendersonville, N.C.
July 15, 2018
Sunday, 2 pm
See Blue Ridge Review
Click on above for photos
April 28, 2018
Saturday, 8 AM - 4 PM
Rhododendron and Azalea Flower Show
St John in the Wilderness Parish Hall
Flat Rock, NC
Saturday, 8 AM - 4 PM
Rhododendron and Azalea Flower Show
St John in the Wilderness Parish Hall
Flat Rock, NC
April 14, 2018
Saturday, 10:00 AM
Touring with Tom Ranney
Mountain Horticultural Research Center
Mills River, NC
See Blue Ridge Review for Details
Saturday, 10:00 AM
Touring with Tom Ranney
Mountain Horticultural Research Center
Mills River, NC
See Blue Ridge Review for Details
March 20, 2018
Tuesday, 6:00 PM
"How to Have a Beautiful Garden Under and Around Shade Trees" by Sieglinde Anderson
Hendersonville Public Library Auditorium, Washington St.
Hendersonville, NC
Tuesday, 6:00 PM
"How to Have a Beautiful Garden Under and Around Shade Trees" by Sieglinde Anderson
Hendersonville Public Library Auditorium, Washington St.
Hendersonville, NC
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UPCOMING EVENT
Southeastern Chapter ARS
"Pests and Diseases in Rhododendrons and Azaleas"
STEVE PETTIS
March 18, 2018
Sunday
2:00 PM
St John in the Wilderness Hall
Flat Rock, N.C.
Sunday, February 25, 2:00 PM
Bullington Center, Hendersonville, NC
Vaseyi Chapter, Azalea Society of America
"Raising Azaleas From Seed" by J Jackson
Bullington Center, Hendersonville, NC
Vaseyi Chapter, Azalea Society of America
"Raising Azaleas From Seed" by J Jackson
FIELD TRIP for SE-ARS Members
BOTANICAL TREASURES NURSERY
Wholesale Perennial Farm
Native Plants
106 Sandy Creek Trail, Fletcher, NC
Saturday, December 2, 2017
11 AM
www.botanicaltreasures.com
October 15, 2017
Sunday, 2:00 PM -4:00 PM
PLANT AUCTION. SE-ARS Board meeting to follow.
St. John in the Wilderness Parish Hall, Flat Rock, NC
Sunday, 2:00 PM -4:00 PM
PLANT AUCTION. SE-ARS Board meeting to follow.
St. John in the Wilderness Parish Hall, Flat Rock, NC
September 17, 2017
Sunday, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Barry Yinger: Asiatic companion plants for rhododendrons.
St. John in the Wilderness Parish Hall, Flat Rock, NC
Click here for Details in BLUE RIDGE REVIEW
Sunday, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Barry Yinger: Asiatic companion plants for rhododendrons.
St. John in the Wilderness Parish Hall, Flat Rock, NC
Click here for Details in BLUE RIDGE REVIEW
April 29-30, 2017.
SE-ARS Flower Show
North Carolina Arboretum
Asheville, N.C.
SE-ARS Flower Show
North Carolina Arboretum
Asheville, N.C.
March 26, 2017
Sunday, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Mossin' Annie on "Moss Gardening"
St John in the Wilderness Parish Hall
Sunday, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Mossin' Annie on "Moss Gardening"
St John in the Wilderness Parish Hall
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December 3, 2016
Saturday, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Visit to Mossin' Annie's Mossery, Mountain Moss Enterprises, 100 Elks Club Rd., Brevard, NC.
Group lunch at Square Root Restaurant, 33 Times Arcade Alley, Brevard, to follow at 1:15 PM. (Reservation below)
We need your restaurant reservations by November 28.
December 3, 2016
Saturday, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Visit to Mossin' Annie's Mossery, Mountain Moss Enterprises, 100 Elks Club Rd., Brevard, NC.
Group lunch at Square Root Restaurant, 33 Times Arcade Alley, Brevard, to follow at 1:15 PM. (Reservation below)
We need your restaurant reservations by November 28.
CLICK ABOVE FOR RESERVATIONS
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Note: There is construction in the area of the Mossery. Additional directions (via I-26):
Take Exit 40 (Airport Rd) off I-26. Head on NC 280 to Brevard. After you pass Brevard College, turn LEFT on E. French Broad St. When it dead-ends, take a left onto Park Rd. (ignore the 'road closed' barrier and drive through anyhow). Then take an IMMEDIATE RIGHT on Elks Club Road (rock house on corner). Drive past building on left to back of parking lot. Mossery is located in the pine grove. Note: If you use GPS, it will lead you into the road construction area from the Chestnut Road/Neely Road direction (which is blocked) and will create confusion. Submitted by Annie Martin (Adapt above directions to fit your preferred route to Brevard, NC) |
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September 11, 2016
Sunday, 2:00 PM
Larry Mellichamp: Native Plants as Companions to Rhododendrons
St. John in the Wilderness Hall
Flat Rock, N.C.
Sunday, 2:00 PM
Larry Mellichamp: Native Plants as Companions to Rhododendrons
St. John in the Wilderness Hall
Flat Rock, N.C.
July 17, 2016
Sunday, 2:00 PM
SE-ARS Picnic at Richards'
Plants for Members
Details in June-July Blue Ridge Review
Sunday, 2:00 PM
SE-ARS Picnic at Richards'
Plants for Members
Details in June-July Blue Ridge Review
PAST EVENT April 20-24, 2016
ARS/ASA Joint Convention 2016
Williamsburg, Va.
ARS/ASA Joint Convention 2016
Williamsburg, Va.
PAST EVENTS April, 2016
Garden Visits:
Vaseyi ASA :
Saturday, April 16, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Ray Head and Plants a Plenty (Wayne Hutchins), Rutherford County, NC. Information
SE-ARS:
Saturday, April 23, alternate date Sunday, April 17: Upstate South Carolina rhododendron gardens. Details here.
Garden Visits:
Vaseyi ASA :
Saturday, April 16, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Ray Head and Plants a Plenty (Wayne Hutchins), Rutherford County, NC. Information
SE-ARS:
Saturday, April 23, alternate date Sunday, April 17: Upstate South Carolina rhododendron gardens. Details here.
Vaseyi Chapter ASA
PAST EVENT April 9, 2016
Field trip to Vivian Abney's Native Azalea, etc, Nursery.
Meet there at 1pm, If you want to bring your lunch, we can eat together at Vivian's picnic tables.
East Fork Nursery
2769 Bethel Church Road
Sevierville, TN 37876 -
Phone: (865) 453-6108
PAST EVENT March 20, 2016
Sunday, 2:00 PM
Hale Booth, ARS District 10 Director, presents "Broadleaf Evergreens".
Joint Meeting with Vaseyi ASA.
St. John in the Wilderness Hall
Flat Rock, N.C.
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Handout with Nursery Sources
Sunday, 2:00 PM
Hale Booth, ARS District 10 Director, presents "Broadleaf Evergreens".
Joint Meeting with Vaseyi ASA.
St. John in the Wilderness Hall
Flat Rock, N.C.
Click for INFORMATION
Handout with Nursery Sources
Vaseyi Chapter ASA
PAST EVENT
February 28, 2016
Sunday, 2:00 PM
Alan Mizeras, "My Favorite Native Plants"
Bullington Center
95 Upper Red Oak Trail
Hendersonville, NC 28792
February 28, 2016
Sunday, 2:00 PM
Alan Mizeras, "My Favorite Native Plants"
Bullington Center
95 Upper Red Oak Trail
Hendersonville, NC 28792
PAST EVENT December 6, 2015
Sunday, 2:00 pm
SE-ARS Board Meeting. The meeting is also open to any members who would like to attend.
St. John in the Wilderness Hall
Sunday, 2:00 pm
SE-ARS Board Meeting. The meeting is also open to any members who would like to attend.
St. John in the Wilderness Hall
PAST EVENT December 5, 2015
Saturday 10:00 AM
Field Trip
Visit to Ray Head's Holly Collection
Alternate Rain Date: Saturday, Dec. 12th.
After the garden visit, a group lunch at Strawberry Hill on Highway 11 in South Carolina, about 20 minutes travel time (3097 Highway 11 Chesnee, SC.). Good food selections and moderately priced.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Ray by December 3, 2015, for reservations and directions.
Saturday 10:00 AM
Field Trip
Visit to Ray Head's Holly Collection
Alternate Rain Date: Saturday, Dec. 12th.
After the garden visit, a group lunch at Strawberry Hill on Highway 11 in South Carolina, about 20 minutes travel time (3097 Highway 11 Chesnee, SC.). Good food selections and moderately priced.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Ray by December 3, 2015, for reservations and directions.
PAST EVENT
November 21, 2015
Saturday 10am-1pm
Central Carolinas Chapter (Charlotte,NC), Azalea Society of America
- Annual Banquet and silent plant auction - Stan Southerland will be giving a presentation on rhododendron hybridizing and heat tolerant rhododendrons. Lunch to follow the meeting. CPCC Cato Campus - 8120 Grier Rd Charlotte, NC 28215 in the Horticulture Building. (Chapter provides main dish and members bring side items)
November 21, 2015
Saturday 10am-1pm
Central Carolinas Chapter (Charlotte,NC), Azalea Society of America
- Annual Banquet and silent plant auction - Stan Southerland will be giving a presentation on rhododendron hybridizing and heat tolerant rhododendrons. Lunch to follow the meeting. CPCC Cato Campus - 8120 Grier Rd Charlotte, NC 28215 in the Horticulture Building. (Chapter provides main dish and members bring side items)
PAST EVENT
November 8, 2015
Sunday 2:00 PM
Vaseyi Chapter, ASA
"How to Grow Azaleas from Seed"
Jay Jackson and Lindy Johnson
Bullington Center
Hendersonville, N.C.
Bring a dish for potluck dinner. Barbeque also supplied by Vaseyi Chapter.
RSVP to Audrey ASAP.
November 8, 2015
Sunday 2:00 PM
Vaseyi Chapter, ASA
"How to Grow Azaleas from Seed"
Jay Jackson and Lindy Johnson
Bullington Center
Hendersonville, N.C.
Bring a dish for potluck dinner. Barbeque also supplied by Vaseyi Chapter.
RSVP to Audrey ASAP.
PAST EVENT
2015 ARS Fall Conference
Long Island's Legacy Revisited - October 16 -18, 2015
Plan on joining your friends and fellow rhododendron enthusiasts for "Autumn in New York". The Fall Regional Conference will be held at the Islandia Marriott, Islandia, Long Island, NY. Plans call for a relaxed agenda, several speakers who will present fascinating programs, and a Hybridizers' Roundtable substantially expanded in breadth and duration. An exciting array of one year grafts will be featured at the Plant Sale, drawn from among the most spectacular new hybrids not otherwise available. The event will also feature a Photo Contest, Foliage Show and Book Sale. CLICK HERE for more information on the event and registration forms.
2015 ARS Fall Conference
Long Island's Legacy Revisited - October 16 -18, 2015
Plan on joining your friends and fellow rhododendron enthusiasts for "Autumn in New York". The Fall Regional Conference will be held at the Islandia Marriott, Islandia, Long Island, NY. Plans call for a relaxed agenda, several speakers who will present fascinating programs, and a Hybridizers' Roundtable substantially expanded in breadth and duration. An exciting array of one year grafts will be featured at the Plant Sale, drawn from among the most spectacular new hybrids not otherwise available. The event will also feature a Photo Contest, Foliage Show and Book Sale. CLICK HERE for more information on the event and registration forms.
September 27, 2015
Sunday 2:00 PM
VASEYI CHAPTER, ASA
Joint Meeting with SE-ARS
SPEAKER: BETTY MONTGOMERY
AND: PLANT AUCTION
BETTY MONTGOMERY is a local celebrity and author and member of Vaseyi/ASA and SE-ARS. Betty writes the monthly garden article in the Hendersonville Times News. She has two spectacular, artistic gardens. One in South Carolina and one in North Carolina. She recently published a book called "A Four Season Southern Garden" and will give us a presentation based on her book. Following is the book description: In A Four-Season Southern Garden, Betty Montgomery shares her gardening experience from forty years of love and labor in both of her zone 7 gardens in the Carolinas. A hands-on Master Gardener who derives great satisfaction from nurturing plants, bushes, and trees, Betty gives the reader tips and information on the most successful methods she has found for creating healthy and colorful gardens. Betty joined forces with photographer Dick Carr to put the lovely images of plants on the printed page. Dick has been behind the lens of a camera for much of his life, capturing the beauty of nature as it miraculously unfolds. Betty and Dick have chosen some of the plants that flourish in the zone 7 climate, focusing on the ones that Betty knows and grows. With Betty s extensive knowledge of plants and Dick s keen eye for photography, the two have created a charming book that will take you on a pleasurable journey through A Four-Season Southern Garden.
PLANT AUCTION:Please bring any nice plants you are willing to donate to the auction. This will be like a plant exchange with a Live Auction. DOLEY BELL has volunteered to run the auction.
This meeting on September 27 at 2 PM at St. John’s In the Wilderness in Flat Rock is a combined meeting with the Vaseyi chapter of the Azalea Society. A lively auction for plants contributed by our joint membership following Betty’s talk is a great way to add highly desired plants to our gardens.
Sunday 2:00 PM
VASEYI CHAPTER, ASA
Joint Meeting with SE-ARS
SPEAKER: BETTY MONTGOMERY
AND: PLANT AUCTION
BETTY MONTGOMERY is a local celebrity and author and member of Vaseyi/ASA and SE-ARS. Betty writes the monthly garden article in the Hendersonville Times News. She has two spectacular, artistic gardens. One in South Carolina and one in North Carolina. She recently published a book called "A Four Season Southern Garden" and will give us a presentation based on her book. Following is the book description: In A Four-Season Southern Garden, Betty Montgomery shares her gardening experience from forty years of love and labor in both of her zone 7 gardens in the Carolinas. A hands-on Master Gardener who derives great satisfaction from nurturing plants, bushes, and trees, Betty gives the reader tips and information on the most successful methods she has found for creating healthy and colorful gardens. Betty joined forces with photographer Dick Carr to put the lovely images of plants on the printed page. Dick has been behind the lens of a camera for much of his life, capturing the beauty of nature as it miraculously unfolds. Betty and Dick have chosen some of the plants that flourish in the zone 7 climate, focusing on the ones that Betty knows and grows. With Betty s extensive knowledge of plants and Dick s keen eye for photography, the two have created a charming book that will take you on a pleasurable journey through A Four-Season Southern Garden.
PLANT AUCTION:Please bring any nice plants you are willing to donate to the auction. This will be like a plant exchange with a Live Auction. DOLEY BELL has volunteered to run the auction.
This meeting on September 27 at 2 PM at St. John’s In the Wilderness in Flat Rock is a combined meeting with the Vaseyi chapter of the Azalea Society. A lively auction for plants contributed by our joint membership following Betty’s talk is a great way to add highly desired plants to our gardens.
PAST EVENT
Central Carolinas Chapter (Charlotte,NC), Azalea Society of America:
September 19, 2015 - 10am-12pm - Dr. Joe Coleman will be giving a presentation on Hurricane Creek Native Azaleas in Lumpkin County Georgia. These naturally occurring hybrids have many exceptional forms and a wide range in color variation. This will also be our annual cutting exchange. CPCC Cato Campus - 8120 Grier Rd Charlotte, NC 28215 in the Horticulture Building.
Central Carolinas Chapter (Charlotte,NC), Azalea Society of America:
September 19, 2015 - 10am-12pm - Dr. Joe Coleman will be giving a presentation on Hurricane Creek Native Azaleas in Lumpkin County Georgia. These naturally occurring hybrids have many exceptional forms and a wide range in color variation. This will also be our annual cutting exchange. CPCC Cato Campus - 8120 Grier Rd Charlotte, NC 28215 in the Horticulture Building.
PAST EVENT
July 19, 2015
Sunday 2:00 PM
Annual picnic
Plants for Members
Richards Garden
July 19, 2015
Sunday 2:00 PM
Annual picnic
Plants for Members
Richards Garden
PAST EVENT
June 27, 2015
Saturday, 9:00 AM
VASEYI CHAPTER ASA
S Garden
Pizza
Take azaleas cuttings in garden
June 27, 2015
Saturday, 9:00 AM
VASEYI CHAPTER ASA
S Garden
Pizza
Take azaleas cuttings in garden
PAST EVENT
June 14, 2015
Sunday, 2:00 PM
Annual Meeting and voting for Officers and Directors, followed by Roundtable discussion. Bring your questions and get answers from our experts.
St. John in the Wilderness Hall
June 14, 2015
Sunday, 2:00 PM
Annual Meeting and voting for Officers and Directors, followed by Roundtable discussion. Bring your questions and get answers from our experts.
St. John in the Wilderness Hall
PAST EVENT
June 12 - June 20, 2015
MAC and POTOMAC VALLEY CHAPTERS ARS
JUNE 2015 MOUNTAIN TRIP
Field trips and hikes to Roan Mountain, Wayah Bald, Hooper Bald, Gregory Bald and other native azalea sites.
Click here for details
June 12 - June 20, 2015
MAC and POTOMAC VALLEY CHAPTERS ARS
JUNE 2015 MOUNTAIN TRIP
Field trips and hikes to Roan Mountain, Wayah Bald, Hooper Bald, Gregory Bald and other native azalea sites.
Click here for details
PAST EVENT
May 23 and 24, 2015
Saturday and Sunday
Garden Jubilee Festival
Hendersonville, N.C.
Volunteers from SE-ARS needed: Contact Marilyn Haynes
May 23 and 24, 2015
Saturday and Sunday
Garden Jubilee Festival
Hendersonville, N.C.
Volunteers from SE-ARS needed: Contact Marilyn Haynes
PAST EVENT May 6-10, 2015
The world is coming to Sidney, BC, Canada for the 70th anniversary ARS 2015 Convention. Hear presentations from international experts: Jim Barlup, Marc Colombel, Lionel de Rothschild, Ken Cox, Harold Greer, Guan Kaiyun and Hartwig Schepker. With special presentations from Laura Grant and Dr. Ben Hall; 29 private and public gardens will be on display over three days. Availability of new hybrids, species and rare rhododendrons for purchase.
PAST EVENT
May 9, 2015
Field Trip.
UTN BLOOMS DAYS SALE, 2518 Jacob Drive, KNOXVILLE TN (http://utgardens.tennessee.edu/)
Meet at 10:00 AM
Event website: http://utgardens.tennessee.edu/bloomsdays.html
Brochure: http://utgardens.tennessee.edu/documents/BloomsDaybrochure2015.pdf
Azaleas from East Fork Nursery (Vivian Abney) will be available.
May 9, 2015
Field Trip.
UTN BLOOMS DAYS SALE, 2518 Jacob Drive, KNOXVILLE TN (http://utgardens.tennessee.edu/)
Meet at 10:00 AM
Event website: http://utgardens.tennessee.edu/bloomsdays.html
Brochure: http://utgardens.tennessee.edu/documents/BloomsDaybrochure2015.pdf
Azaleas from East Fork Nursery (Vivian Abney) will be available.
PAST EVENT
May 2-3, 2015
SE-ARS Flower Show
Information to be announced
http://www.se-ars.org/flower-show-classes-and-rules.html
May 2-3, 2015
SE-ARS Flower Show
Information to be announced
http://www.se-ars.org/flower-show-classes-and-rules.html
PAST EVENT
April 26, 2015
Field Trip to UNC Charlotte
Sunday April 26, 2015 meet Dr. Mellichamp at the McMillan greenhouse at 1:00 PM
UNC BOTANICAL GARDEN CHARLOTTE, 9090 Craver Rd. Charlotte, NC 28269
April 26, 2015
Field Trip to UNC Charlotte
Sunday April 26, 2015 meet Dr. Mellichamp at the McMillan greenhouse at 1:00 PM
UNC BOTANICAL GARDEN CHARLOTTE, 9090 Craver Rd. Charlotte, NC 28269
UNC-CHARLOTTE BOTANICAL GARDENS WITH DR. MELLICHAMP --
Sunday April 26, meet Dr. Mellichamp at the McMillan greenhouse at 1:00 PM. The Garden’s GPS address is 9090 Craver Road Charlotte 28269. Here are written out directions : take I-85 north to exit 46A. Exit right and Turn right. Go 1.5 mi, to 3rd stoplight, turn right onto Mary Alexander Rd. Go ½ mi, turn right onto Craver Rd. Immediately turn right to park in Garden’s spaces, or continue a little bit and turn right into parking Lot 16 to park. Do share rides as best you can to limit number of cars as parking will be busy. There will be spaces somewhere in the immediate vicinity. Dr. Mellichamp will be there to meet folks at the appointed time.
We will gather at the McMillan Greenhouse right at the parking area.
Sunday April 26, meet Dr. Mellichamp at the McMillan greenhouse at 1:00 PM. The Garden’s GPS address is 9090 Craver Road Charlotte 28269. Here are written out directions : take I-85 north to exit 46A. Exit right and Turn right. Go 1.5 mi, to 3rd stoplight, turn right onto Mary Alexander Rd. Go ½ mi, turn right onto Craver Rd. Immediately turn right to park in Garden’s spaces, or continue a little bit and turn right into parking Lot 16 to park. Do share rides as best you can to limit number of cars as parking will be busy. There will be spaces somewhere in the immediate vicinity. Dr. Mellichamp will be there to meet folks at the appointed time.
We will gather at the McMillan Greenhouse right at the parking area.
PAST EVENT
April 19, 2015
Sunday, 2:00 PM
VASEYI CHAPTER ASA
Garden
Pizza
Flag azaleas in garden for June cuttings
April 19, 2015
Sunday, 2:00 PM
VASEYI CHAPTER ASA
Garden
Pizza
Flag azaleas in garden for June cuttings
PAST EVENT
April 1, 2015
Wednesday
Hooper Bald Restoration, Multichapter Project ARS/ASA
Spring Cleanup
Click here for information
April 1, 2015
Wednesday
Hooper Bald Restoration, Multichapter Project ARS/ASA
Spring Cleanup
Click here for information
Click for slide show
PAST EVENT
March 26-29, 2015
ASA National Convention
Texas Forest Country Azalea Trails & Gardens Nacogdoches, Texas
Click on image
PAST EVENT (March 21, 2015)
Saturday, 12:00
SE-ARS Spring Banquet, Silent Auction
The Chariot
715 N Church St, Hendersonville, NC
Speaker Ed Davis, UNC Charlotte
Mellichamp Terrace Native Plants. Video.
ONLINE RESERVATION AND PAYMENT HERE
MAIL-IN RESERVATION AND PAYMENT HERE
$20 per person
Saturday, 12:00
SE-ARS Spring Banquet, Silent Auction
The Chariot
715 N Church St, Hendersonville, NC
Speaker Ed Davis, UNC Charlotte
Mellichamp Terrace Native Plants. Video.
ONLINE RESERVATION AND PAYMENT HERE
MAIL-IN RESERVATION AND PAYMENT HERE
$20 per person
PAST EVENT (Feb 21, 2015)
VASEYI CHAPTER ASA
VASEYI CHAPTER ASA
Click to enlarge.
"Deer Resistant Evergreen Plants for Shade"
Audrey Stelloh
Bullington Center
Hendersonville, N.C.
Left: April Sanborn receives award from Vaseyi Chapter, presented by Leon Pace with Jean Pace documenting
Audrey Stelloh
Bullington Center
Hendersonville, N.C.
Left: April Sanborn receives award from Vaseyi Chapter, presented by Leon Pace with Jean Pace documenting
PAST EVENT
February 15, 2015
Sunday 2:00 PM
"YAKS: History, Horticulture, Homeland"
Jackson McCarter,M.D.
St. John in the Wilderness Hall
Flat Rock, N.C.
February 15, 2015
Sunday 2:00 PM
"YAKS: History, Horticulture, Homeland"
Jackson McCarter,M.D.
St. John in the Wilderness Hall
Flat Rock, N.C.
R. degronianum, ssp. yakushimanum ("YAK").
Click on photo to enlarge.
Dwarf Cryptomeria,
natural companion of "yaks", available at Appeldoorn Nursery. Click on photo for more information.
PAST EVENT
December 6, 2014
Saturday 10:30 AM
FIELD TRIP
APPELDOORN LANDSCAPE NURSERY.
1251 Jonestown Rd., Bostic, NC 28018
Lunch at Countryside Barbecue,
2070 Rutherford Rd, Marion, NC 28752
For photos of this past event, see Facebook
December 6, 2014
Saturday 10:30 AM
FIELD TRIP
APPELDOORN LANDSCAPE NURSERY.
1251 Jonestown Rd., Bostic, NC 28018
Lunch at Countryside Barbecue,
2070 Rutherford Rd, Marion, NC 28752
For photos of this past event, see Facebook
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