Welcome to the Homepage of the De Anza Chapter
of the American Rhododendron Society!
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.
Co-President: Bee Brown……......…..beebrown01@gmail.com
Co-President: Alma Fletcher………..almafletcher@gmail.com
Secretary: Erika Enos .......... dble11@yahoo.com
Next Meeting:
THURSDAY May 21st, 4 pm to 6 pm
88 Selby Lane, Atherton
Karl Gercens Ill, a Longwood Garden employee for close to 30 years, will give us a Talk on his favorite topic, Plants! Karl is plant passionate, travel guru, with an emphasis on garden touring. He is a popular speaker all over the United States for Garden clubs, horticulture groups, Garden and Flower shows. He is also known for his beautiful garden and travel posts on Facebook and Tik Tok. Karl is originally from Mississippi, a graduate of Mississippi State, interned at Longwood and Disneyworld. In 1996 he was an apprentice gardener at Filoli and was hosted by Suzanne Legallet. He is a Senior Gardener at Longwood, in charge of the Main and East Conservatory. Karl's responsibilities include display design, plant selection, installation, and maintenance. He runs a team of 20 including students and volunteers. He also teaches Longwood students. We are fortunate to have this popular and enthusiastic Horticulturist for our May Meeting.
Pot Luck Dinner: The chapter will also provide a light main dish & drinks. Members to provide: Salad: A-M, Dessert: N -Z.
Links:
American Rhododendron Society Web Site
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