New Brunswick campus is by far the largest and it's divided into Cook, Douglass, Livington, Busch and College Ave
Upcoming Events in the Mid-Atlantic
LOL, Thanks, Susie. I guess there are mental blocks against pruning, sort of like how my brain couldn't process geometry! But, I do think it would be a worthwhile course. Gosh, Susie, it's a shame you missed our seed swap on Saturday. It wouldn't have been a very far drive for you.
Maybe next time Stormy! I looked it up and I don't think It would have been far. We go to an Antique Tractor show up in that area and it takes about an hour or so.
I know!! we drove right past you!! We had room could have picked you up....def next time!
Susie, I've added you to my mailing list for swaps. Be sure to check your Dmail from time to time.
Thank you Stormy!
Blackwater NWR, located near Cambridge, MD, hosts an Eagle Festival every year.
This year it is scheduled for Saturday, March 13th, 2010 and is the 10th anniversay of the event.
They have numerous captive birds of prey featured, including eagles and owls.
Copied from the Blackwater NWR website:
"8:00am - 4:00pm. Live eagle, peregrine falcon and other birds of prey programs, kid's programs, kid's bird box construction, puppet show, eagle prowls, bird walk, wildlife exhibits and live bird exhibits, and food all day."
Another link for more info: http://www.tourdorchester.org/attraction.php?attraction=13
Thanks for posting this VWR!
Critter, I should have a list of the dates for the botanical garden fairs in VA soon and I'll post them soon - Spring is just around the corner!
Jill, here's the latest news from Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria,VA 22312 (near the intersection of Little River Turnpike & Braddock Road)
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp/
Saturday Garden Markets: April 10, 17, 24; May 1 and 8. 9 AM - 1 PM.
Spring Garden Day: Saturday, May 15th, 9 AM - 3 PM. Plant sale with more than 40 vendors.
Check the web site for all the news about spring programs, teas, and art exhibits.
(edited to add info about Garden Day)
This message was edited Feb 1, 2010 2:08 PM
Here's another item for fun, Critter!!
Right now---orchid blooms and history and culture exhibit going on at the U.S. Botanic Gardens on Independence Avenue, SW. (Federal Center Metro) Free
I was there in December and saw a few in bloom at that time. Lovely colors!! Visitors should be able to see much more in bloom now through March!
I am planning to go this week during lunch break if I can get out there.
March 4th, all day, Chesapeake College in Easton. Greenhouse seminar by University of MD and the MD extension service. Cost is $40 and includes materials, continental breakfast and lunch.
Thank you, Jhennesy. Sounds very interesting. Hopefully we can get the list up top updated soon.
That does sound nice. I'd love to go to that. I think it would be the day after we go to the Phila Show so I doubt I would make it but it does sound good. Holly
I've made updates to the top post... PLMK if I've missed anything!!
http://www.mdhomeandgarden.com/spring2010
MD Home and Garden Show in Timonium, March 6-7 and 12-14
Thanks, Sally!
Thanks, Critter. Does anyone have any good events in PA or DE that should be included?
Best I can do with DE is this nearby
Native Plant sale at Adkins Arboretum in May
http://www.adkinsarboretum.org/programs_events/plant_sales.html
We have a couple of local shows Hbg and York but I don't think anyone would want to travel to see them.
If you know about them, Holly might as well mention them. You never know who's lurking.
Pennsylvania Garden Expo Harrisburg, Pa.
Friday Feb 26th thru Sunday Feb 28th
http://www.pagardenexpo.org/
When this show first opened several years ago I was moderately impressed and thought it was a pretty nice show for a first show but I expected it to get better each year which it didn't. The largest and nicest displays were from landscapers that mostly were promoting hard-scape and were a bit lite on the plant material. There was a really beautiful pond display. There weren't a lot of vendors and about half of them didn't have anything to do with gardening. Then last year they didn't open at all and now this year it is run by a different promoter so I don't really know what it might be like.
Mid-Atlantic Garden Show York, Pa.
March 4th thru 7th
http://www.midatlanticgardenshow.com/
A nice little show the largest displays aren't real big but they do have some nice plant material, displays from local garden clubs and interesting vendors that are mostly plant related.
I wouldn't travel very far to see either of these shows but if you live in the area they would make a nice evening or afternoon activity.
Those may be very appealing to local people, or anyone visiting the area on those dates. Your comments are quite helpful too.Thanks, Holly.
Thanks! I've added those to our growing list... :-)
20th Annual Flower and Garden Festival
An annual event, a perennial experience
Date: 4/17/2010 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Cost: $3 Suggested Donation
Location: Downtown Leesburg
Leesburg, Virginia 20175
Historic Leesburg will once again be in full bloom as lush landscapes and gorgeous gardens fill the streets. Over 120 vendors will be on display featuring landscape designs, gardening supplies, outdoor living items, plants, flowers, herbs, and so much more! Be sure to visit our new Demonstration Stage and take a stroll along Wirt Street as we introduce a new street of vendors. A variety of food, music, children’s entertainment, and crafts will be on hand to make this event a weekend not to miss; it’s an annual event and a perennial experience! For more information, please visit www.idalee.org or call 703-777-1368.
That sounds like fun.
Have only gone once, several years ago, and enjoyed it. They close off business 7 and business 15 in the middle of town. We're planning on going this year.
Leesburg is such a neat place and we've always heard this is an incredible festival! Unfortunately we've never been able to go because we're always in Alexandria that weekend :( Which reminds me, Critter I need to post the dates of the plant sales for everyone. There are several in the DC area which are close for some of you!
Pat, That festival really sounds nice. Thanks for posting it!
24th Annual
Daffodil Festival
Saturday, March 27 9 am to 5 pm & Sunday, March 28, 2010
Main St. - Gloucester, Virginia FREE
http://www.co.gloucester.va.us/pr/Events/df/homepage.html
Gloucester Master Gardeners will host
tours of Brent and Becky’s Bulbs. This
family has been in the business of
daffodils for three generations and the
forth is now on staff! Catch a tour bus
on the corner of Lewis and Main for the
one and one half hour trip. Tour fee is
$5/ person, tickets available at 8:30 am on Festival morning.
This coming week-end, there is a Orchid show and sale at Longwood Gardens (March 26,27 and 28).
Last year it was a great show and the prices were reasonnable.
Also in Newark, DE, Univerity of Delaware id having their annual plant sale April23 and 24.
Details on line http://ag.udel.edu/udbg/events/annualsale.html
Thanks! I added both of those to our calendar at the top. :-)
AHS annual Spring Garden Market Plant Sale
April 15 to17th. From their website:
"The American Horticultural Society’s Spring Garden Market features a variety of vendors of plants, garden supplies, garden art, and other related products. The Spring Garden Market at River Farm is one of the premiere plant sales in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, with more than 2,000 shoppers last year. Click here to see pictures of last year’s Garden Market."
Schedule:
AHS Members’ Night Thursday, April 15,2010 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Public Sale Friday, April 16, 2010 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Public Sale Saturday, April 17, 2010 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Link for more info:
http://www.ahs.org/river_farm/10/spring_garden_market.htm
Also, at the National Arboretum:
Garden Fair
April 24, 9:00 am-4:00 pm
New York Avenue parking lot
"The 18th annual Garden Fair offers an extensive selection of unusual plants, garden supplies, books, art, family activities, and more. National Arboretum staff members will answer your garden questions. Sponsored by the Friends of the National Arboretum. Free admission."
For their calendar of events go to:
http://www.usna.usda.gov/Education/events.html
Just realized I miised their native plant sale, it was today :-(
Jill, don't you need to add the seed swap May 8th at Henrietta's in Burtonsville? Maybe double check with her on date and time.
Pippi, I would add it if I knew about it... do you have a link to a thread here for it? Burtonsville, MD? Did I miss a post on this thread? Who is Henrietta? (I'm not good at remembering "real" names.)
Also, the last I knew, jfleming was planning to host a spring plant swap (for the more southern Mid-Atlantic folks) and Becky was going to give her a hand... but as far as I know we don't yet have a date for that, maybe mid-May?
Greenthumb, thanks for those links! I'll get them added to the top of the thread. :-)
Cherry Blossoms on the Tidal Basin
http://www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/cms/index.php?id=390
Forecast for later this week is great too! sunny 70's on Thursday
We attempted to go as few years go and accidentally went on the day of the biggest parades and street festival and a Saturday or Sunday--it was beyond mobbed, and we didn't know where to go....but what little we saw were beautiful. This Friday being Good Friday, it may be crowded too.
Nordonia Hills Garden Club Annual Plant Sale
May 8, 2010
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Northfield Center Town Hall
9546 Brandywine Road
(at the intersection of Brandywine Rd., Olde Eight Rd., and S.R. 82)
Northfield Center, Ohio 44067-2408
http://www.nordoniahillsgardenclub.com/communityevents/plantsale.html
For all of those DG members who are in our area, please do come by, we have some of the most incredible plants that our member contribute to this sale. A new item that was a big hit last year were hanging baskets. We will also have gently used garden tools. Most plants are in the $3.00 - $5.00 range.
Come support us by stopping by to see if we have anything you might be interested.
This is our annual and only fund raising project that we currently have, hopefully later this year we will come up with another fund raiser.
If you come, please make sure to ask for me as I would love to meet other DG'ers.
Janet
edited to add the address of our plant sale
This message was edited Mar 27, 2010 10:42 PM
Thanks! My apologies for not having the spring plant swap dates at the top of this thread.. they are there now!
Hey Jill,
Here's' the scoop on the Lewis Ginter Botanic Gardens Spring Plant Sale:
Thursday, April 29 (1-6 p.m.), Friday, April 30 (9 a.m.-5 p.m.), Saturday, May 1 (9 a.m.-3 p.m.)
More information here: http://www.lewisginter.org/events/event_detail.php?event_id=160
As we've discussed in the past, it's a great sale, and well worth the trip, even from a few hours out of town!