Upcoming Events in the Mid-Atlantic

Baltimore County Master Gardener Plant Sale May 12

The event will take place at the Center for MD Agriculture Baltimore County at 1114 Shawan Road, Hunt Valley, MD 21030.

The sale begins at 9AM and will end at 2 PM unless we sell out before that time. In addition to the perennials and shrubs on the list we also will have many flats of annuals. The event will take place rain or shine.

http://bcmastergardeners.weebly.com/may-12-plant-sale.html


Photos, plant lists for both ornamentals and vegetable plants are posted in the Plant Sale tab on our website which is attached. We have a long list of different plants - some we may have one - others we many so come early for the best selection.

That time of year again----

Rawlings Conservatory will be covered in Poinsettias.
Hope you can make the trip--it is worth it.

Dec. 8-30. See attached picture.

Is anyone interested in an ad hoc get together? An ice storm sort of quashed the last attempt to visit Rawlings and do lunch, however, I think we may have had 7 brave (crazy) souls make it. Rawlings isn't big (possibly an hour and a half tops) and donations of $5 are requested. We haven't been to inner harbor in awhile, but are open to suggestions for lunch. Ric

Anyone interested follow to a new thread http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1289411/
Thanks Devon, I should have thought of that. LOL Ric

Response is all over the calendar, so we will plan to be there at 11am on Friday the 14th. We will have at least 4 in our party, possibly 5. Anyone who can join is welcome. See you there. Ric & Holly

This message was edited Dec 4, 2012 9:26 AM

Ric--let me know if there is any interest. I may want to join you guys.....
I should really go back there as I have not been in a few years.

Gita

I'm very interested, but usually end up not having time to get away. Depends on when you do it.

You probably should post a separate thread so as not to muck up this 'sticky.'

This message was edited Nov 29, 2012 1:00 AM

We've got a date for the mid-winter seed swap! Saturday, Feb. 16. Please mark you calendars and come if you can. It's always a blast! See http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1292205/

Trying to catch everyone up! All links checked and working!!! Ric
Garden Expo
Show Dates
Friday, Feb 22 – Sunday, Feb 24, 2013
PA Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg http://www.jmexpo.com/pagardenexpo/default.php
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Maryland Home and Garden
March 2-3 & 8-10, 2013
MARYLAND STATE FAIRGROUNDS
TIMONIUM, MARYLAND http://www.mdhomeandgarden.com/spring
They also have a large craft fair, I'm not sure about this year but last year the orchid society had a large show also. The orchid show is only the 2nd weekend. Ric
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Mark your calendars now for a trip to the PA Garden Show of York, one of York’s all-time favorite events. This year, our show opens Friday March 1 and runs through Sunday March 3, 2013. We are also planning an all new show theme for this must-see event, “Nature’s Symphony”.
http://pagsy.com/
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And finally the Jewel of them all:
The 2013 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show
Saturday, March 2 – Sunday, March 10, 2013
Saturday, March 2: 11 am - 9:30 pm
Sunday, March 3: 8 am - 9:30 pm
Mon, March 4 - Fri, March 8: 10 am - 9:30 pm
Saturday, March 9: 8 am - 9:30 pm
http://theflowershow.com/
Sunday, March 10: 8 am - 6 pm



This message was edited Feb 23, 2013 11:20 AM

Thanks! I'm pretty embarrassed at how long it's been since I updated the post at the top. 50 lashes with a limp dandelion!

Marlene just Dmailed me with another event we need to put on our calendars, especially for anybody in the DC area!

She wrote:

I was browsing the list of events posted and I didn't see the National Arboretum Spring Sale posted. I've gone for the past few years (must remember to leave the credit card at home this year:) I always see new things to try.
In case anyone is interested, here is the info:

Garden Fair & Plant Sale
April 26, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm; Friends of the National Arboretum members only
April 26, 1:00 – 4:00 pm; Open to the public
April 27, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm; Open to the public

The 23nd annual Garden Fair & Plant Sale features new, rare, and hard-to-find plants, garden supply vendors, used books, children's activities, refreshments, entertainment, and more. Bring your garden questions to National Arboretum staff members for expert advice. Sponsored by the Friends of the National Arboretum (FONA). Call FONA at 202-544-8733 for more information. Free admission.

Cheers!
Marlene

The Cylburn Arboretum in Baltimore also has a "Market Day" in the Spring.
The grounds are very spacious and meander all over. Acres and acres....
It is like a Flea market heavy on plant sales.....LOTS of plants for sale!

Besides--Rawlings sells all their bulbs there from the Spring Bulb Show they hold in April.
The potted bulbs, from the show, are left to "mature" and then the bulbs are removed
and sorted out. I went once to help them do this--lots of work!

Anyway--that year--they sold these bulbs 3/$1. Their bulbs, every year, are ordered
straight from Switzerland--ALL top quality and the latest varieties.
That is the year they also sold growing cuttings from my Maya Brug that I donated them.
The year it grew to 7'x7'...Remember the monster pictures??? Sept. 2009 ....

I don't have a date to give you--but.......
the Bulb Show is some time in April--so the Market Day is, probably, in May some time.
The only number I have for Cylburn is: 410-396-0180. You can call and ask.

Gita

...Marlene---Yooo---Hooo---How does this grab you????

Not to be outdone, native plant lovers may visit

Adkins Arboretum on the Eastern Shore for their Opening weekend events including a plant sale etc.
http://www.adkinsarboretum.org/native_plant_resources/plant_sale.html

Aoril 13th weekend

Located about 30- 40 min from the Bay Bridge.

Jill, I've been remiss at checking on DG this winter. How did the seed swap go this year and how many attended? Sorry I couldn't come. Maybe next year. Are there any pictures posted on here of the event?

Pippi, the seed swap was great fun! We ended up with about 2 dozen people, although unfortunately we lost Buttoneer & Bobbin early on (before lunch! which she's still mourning. :-) There's still some follow-up chat going on here: http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1292205/#new but I don't know if anybody remembered to get their cameras out at all this time... I always bring mine and then get busy busy and forget it's in my purse. :-7

Check the list at the top of this thread... we have all sorts of things going on this spring!!

HI Pippi - nice to hear from you. I hope all is well in your corner -- is your DH doing ok?

Spring Show at Rawlings Conservatory. This is usually their Bulb Display.
March 23-April 7.

Below is the link to their Newsletter with all the information. Gita


OOPS! The link I posyed does not show anything--Here--I tried to c/p the whole newsletter---
Lets see if that works....
OK! The text is all there--but not the beautiful, color of the Event...

Hope you can get the info from this.

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March 2013 Newsletter
Dear Gita,

You are invited to our Spring Flower display (March 23 - April 7) and our Preview Party Fundraiser (March 22)! We look forward to bringing you exciting activities and events over our 125th anniversary year that will celebrate the Conservatory's past and keep its future blooming. Check our calendar for a schedule of the year's activities.
March 23 - April 7 - Wednesday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Enchanted Forest Springs Again! Join us as we celebrate the Conservatory's 125th year and take a leap back in time to revisit another favorite Baltimore destination. This year's spring show is inspired by the historic Enchanted Forest in Ellicott City - where the fairy tale continues, "happily ever after." We have partnered with Clark's Elioak Farm, current home to many of the original Enchanted Forest's collection of buildings and characters. This year's display will bring back memories of whales, clocks, castles and more! For the show's opening day, little kids and big kids will have the chance to participate in creating some spring-themed crafts.


Join us on March 22nd, 6 - 8 p.m., for our annual spring show Preview Party Fundraiser, featuring thousands of flowering bulbs on display. Be among the first to see the show, enjoy light fare and mingle with friends. $25 per person in advance. $30 per person at the door. All proceeds directly benefit the Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens. Online ticket sales are powered by Paypal, through our partners, the Friends of Druid Hill Park. Stop by any time we are open to purchase tickets in person.

Purchase tickets here.
News and Upcoming Events

Chesapeake Collectibles (MPT's answer to "Antiques Roadshow") featured the Conservatory on their latest episode! The program will re-run tonight (Saturday) on MPT-HD at 9:30 p.m. and Sunday at 6 p.m. on MPT-2. Or stream the episode any time on-line! Rhea Fiken begins her introduction of the Conservatory at about 12:45 into the program.



Tomorrow, Sunday, March 10 at Cylburn Arboretum, join us for a rentals open house. Drop in any time between 1 and 4 p.m. to meet vendors and learn about the lovely venues the Horticulture Division of Recreation and Parks have to offer!



We are gearing up for the 3rd season of the Druid Hill Farmers' Market! We are forming committees now to help recruit farmers, schedule musicians, and plan programming. Join us and the Friends of Druid Hill Park at our next meeting, March 15st, 1 p.m. at the Conservatory.


It is an excellent time of year for orchids, and the Mediterranean house is in its peak season. The first jasmine blossoms have appeared in the Tropical House! Stop by for colorful blooms and sweet smells. See a preview of your next visit here .




Don't miss our Plants and People programs this month! Of particular note, this month has a fifth Sunday, which means free guided tours on March 31st, which is also during the Spring Flower display. Join us between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. to learn about our collections and enjoy the flower display.



Keep up to date on our 125th anniversary celebrations by visiting our calendar of events, as well as our 125th page.



This message was edited Mar 9, 2013 5:20 PM

Thanks so much Gita, I so much want to get my parents back down there. What a great reminder you have posted.

Let me know when you are going. i am WAY overdue to pay them a visit.
As long as it is not on a Sunday--I work. I am off: Mon, Thur., Fri., and sat.

I could meet you there.....Anyone else?????/

Gita

Just realized the Daffodil Festival was this weekend, with SUNNY weather in the forecast (high of 70 on Sunday, says the weather channel site). So I added it to the list.

I also added links for the Spring Plant Swap at Jan's, just in case you've missed the recent threads. :-)

Jill - where did you add those links you mentioned above? Not at the top of this thread.

OMG. How did that happen?? Bad mojo. Thank goodness for the "back button" that let me find that long edited post! Thanks for the alert, David. Event list with links should be there now! :-)

David--Jan has started two of the Swap-related Threads already.
The "Haves ans wants'

http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1305619/


The general Information one: http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1305618/

And the Chat one--- http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1305621/

Gita

This message was edited Apr 4, 2013 8:52 PM

Gita, he was letting me know that I'd messed up the edit of the "events" list... now fixed. :-)

2 events here in NJ

Allentown hidden garden tour(it is really great!!!)
http://allentowngardenclub.net/index.php?p=tour&j=.NU7TOl18bz.AzQbIBNLsINPws3dXVV2

Rutgers Master Gardeners Q&A and plant sale
http://events.rutgers.edu/njaes/event.asp?id=16316&d=201304&u=all&c=m2

Deep Cut Gardens in Middletown, NJ is having a plant swap. I've never attended their swaps but visited the garden once. Very pretty.

http://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/page.aspx?Id=2518

Great Spring Perennial Plant Swap
Saturday, April 27 from 10am-2pm

Bring plants in one-quart, one-gallon or two-gallon containers and take home the same size and number of plants. Please label all plants. Herb and vegetable seedlings may also be exchanged. Invasive plants will not be accepted; a good list and further information is available at www.njisst.org For more information, call (732) 671-6050.

This message was edited Apr 22, 2013 9:49 PM

Too bad I won't have any plants to bring to swap since I'll be heading to Jan's for the RU in May
Will def have to go visit there, though

I used to live about 3 miles from there. Lovely place. That area is a lot different than when I left there in 73. The farms all started growing McMansions.

Loretta edit your link for the njsst.. with the period the link doesn't work .. sounds nice though

Thanks! I added those to the list at the top.

Just a note for anybody interested in the National Arboretum plant sale.

They have posted a list of plants that will be for sale, including quantity and pot size.

http://www.fona.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=43&Itemid=75

Perennials, Woodies, and One of a Kind are listed.

I'm sure it isn't an all inclusive list but it is a guarantee of some interesting plants.

I've been to the Fall show and it is very nice.

That made me look at the University. Of Delaware's plant sale. Have never been, but always wanted to go.

http://ag.udel.edu/udbg/events/annualsale.html

This message was edited Apr 22, 2013 6:48 PM

Just a FYI

U.S. National Arboretum to Reduce Public Visitation Hours

Effective the week of May 13, 2013, the U.S. National Arboretum will implement cost-cutting and expenditure recovery measures, including closing the grounds of the Arboretum to the general public three days per week--Tuesday through Thursday--and reinstating some user and rental fees. Cumulative declines in appropriations over the past several years, including a 7.8 percent across-the-board budget cut arising from sequestration and rescission of 2013 appropriations in the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service, of which the National Arboretum is a research location, necessitated the action. For more information visit: http://www.usna.usda.gov/USNA-Reduced-Visitation-Hours.pdf

I am so sad about that -- worse that cutting visitor hours, they are cutting gardener hours.

Thanks for giving us notice. A lot of DC residents use the Arb as a park; they will be disappointed.

Jill, getting long here- new thread please?

You're right Sally... I'll move us to a new one next week, when I can get us re-stuck.

Saturday, May 4, 2013 Plant and Seedlings Sale Natives Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902, 301-962-1400. I stopped by today and the plants look in great shape and folks were very friendly. I brought home 10 in quart containers and 6 in gallon pots. (Hope I have added this appropriately as I'm a newbie)

Thanks and welcome, macbunky! I'm sorry I didn't get it or the University of Delaware sale added to the list at the top; hope those who went had a great time!

We are continuing this on a NEW THREAD, be sure to click and "watch" http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1311545/

I'll ask admin to sticky this one and unsticky the old one.