Who We Are:

The American Rhododendron Society is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to encourage interest in and to disseminate information about the genus Rhododendron.  Members' experience ranges from novice to expert.  Society activities include public education, flower shows, seed exchanges, scientific studies, and communication through publications and local and national meetings.  ARS chapters are located throughout the United States and Canada and in Denmark, Finland, Holland, Scotland and Sweden.

The De Anza Chapter is composed of American Rhododendron Society members who hold meetings and sponsor events in the "Silicon-Valley" region of Northern California.  Non-members and guests are always welcome to attend Chapter meetings and events.

lost August, Jim Salyards, director of horticulture at Filoli, took a busman's holiday to visit 63 iconic gardens in England -in 30 days. His whirlwind tour included Sissinghurst, Stourhead, Hestercombe & Exbury Gardens. On Wed the 19th he'll share his tales of garden adventures with us through his extensive photos and charming vignettes. Jim has been at Filoli for 30 years, rising from section gardener to director in 2014. We are so very lucky to have a world class botanical garden in our back yard, and Jim to oversee it.

AFTER the meeting:
- There will be dinner and drinks provided by the Board
- Members are asked to bring salad and dessert: A -L: SALAD, M -Z: DESSERT

Links:

American Rhododendron Society Web Site

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