Hey Cris and Coleuslover maybe you all should combineevents for the Philly/Cherryhill area and attent Mt Laurel event and then meet for lunch somewhere yummy nearby where requests could be traded and "Look what I got buys exclaimed upon. Lots less formal , too. Just a thought. Judy
Upcoming Events in the Mid-Atlantic
That sounds like a good idea to me.
Jill, I got it!! ROFL
It baffles me why there are so many lakes around NJ but no-one
can swim in them. Back home in MA any body of water to be
found has a zillion people swimming in them in the summer.
Cris--
I bet they are all polluted by something or other????
NJ has so many industries!
Besides, Wilmington and Philadelphia is not that far away either.
Just my guess.....Gita
Gita, we aren't called the "Garden State" for no reason......we don't have that much industry left here everything has moved out because this is the WORST state to own a business in
We are also a high lawsuit state and if there was an accident and someone drowned they would sue the land owner, his brothers, father and hair dresser, so that is the MAIN reason you can't go swimming just anywhere
I lived on a lake for most of my life and my dad had brought in a water sample to have it tested, they said it was cleaner than most drinking water.
Mea Culpa for assuming.....
Gita
Gita, I thought the same thing, groundwater pollution.
As I learned from my brother-in-law, an attorney:
Why does Washington, DC have so many lawyers and New Jersey so much toxic waste?
Answer - New Jersey got to choose first.
Actually, much of N.J. is rural, and some such as the Deleware Water Gap area is rugged and wild. The entire state gets a bad rap due to heavy industrial areas that greatly pre-dated environmental awareness and regulation.
rotfl
Same here. ;)
Do ya' know why New Yorkers' are so depressed?
The light at the end of the tunnel is New Jersey!!! LOL Ric
I think George Carlin was right, they should cut all the bridges and let it float away.
Poor NJ! Always gets a bad wrap....
my favorite--this is old....
...."So? You are from NJ?" ......................"What Exit" :o)
ha ha ha
If you watched Sopranos, and live anywhere around Baltimore, those views of giant storage tanks, highway exits, and crappy marshland, in the intro, looked quite familiar.
MARYLAND HOME & GARDEN SHOW AT THE STATE FAIRGROUNDS IN TIMMONIUM.
Saturday, March 3 and Sunday--March 4
and
Friday, March 9th--Sunday, March 11th.the following weekend as well.
Hours:
Friday and Sunday--10AM-6PM
Saturday--10AM-9PM.
For more info. visit www.mdhomeandgarden.com Or call: 410-863-1180.
A great way to spend a day! It will blow you away what they can set up and create in the Cow Palace.
You will be GREEN with envy!
A lot of beautiful landscapes, gardens and businesses represented. Flower people, etc....
Also--several garden-related seminars and presentations.
A food court is always there as well.
Admission: Adults--$12
Seniors--$10
Kids 6-12--$3
Kids under 6--FREE.
Look for discount coupons in neighborhood publications. M&T bank, etc....
In an adjoining area--the more Commercial vendors...a lot of home improvement and whirlpool
tubs and that kind of a thing. Roofing and windows--yadda...yadda..yadda......
Above all--a lot of freebies to be had....like pens....magnets, chocolates etc....
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In an adjoining building--there will also be The Maryland Spring Craft Show.
More than 125 craftspeople participating.
Admission to the Craft Show is $6.
Thanks for the tip Gita!
Sally, after living in "Trenun" for almost 5 years, I thought the same when I visited Baltimore the first time. LOL
When the Crane Pottery Works burned (approx. 1 square city block) in '71 they closed Route 1 because of the huge LNG tanks on the other side of the highway.The fire was so big the firemen were spraying the tanks to cool them and the orange glow could be seen from Yardley, Pa. about 6 miles up the river. Ric
Gita, thanks! Will try to add that to the top asap ( I might be out of edits for today).
If we could take non event posts over to a chat thread, I'd appreciate it, although I know I'll need to cut this sticky loose pretty soon and make a new one. Thanks!
Critterologist,
Just to give you an update the Greater Philly area swap is
definitely on for April 21st & I'm calling it a "MEG"
"Meet, Eat & Greet".
Coming soon, http://www.jpiexpo.com/pagardenexpo/
and starting new weekend:
http://www.theflowershow.com/ShowInfo/index.html
We're going to Harrisburg today, but with my foot surgery on the 1st we can't be sure of Philly. If we do get to go it would probably be March 7th since I'm scheduled for surgery on a blocked femoral artery on the 8th. Ric
OOOOOOO, Ahmed Hassan is going to be at Harrisburg...NUTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! always when I have other plans, do I find out there is something more exciting going on!!
That is where we are going today. He will probably be there tomorrow. I would let him come and landscape me anytime. LOL
Quote from HollyAnnS :
That is where we are going today. He will probably be there tomorrow. I would let him come and landscape me anytime. LOL
Ooooh!!! =) LOL!!!!!!!! He certainly is a handsome little critter, isn't he!? < =D
If any of you are thinking of coming up to Hbg for this show don't bother. Pretty disappointing.
York's show is next weekend. It's better and more reasonable than Harrisburg. Siskel gave Harrisburg's show 2 thumbs down. LOL
Here's the link for York: http://www.pagsy.com/
the acronym is Pennsylvania Garden Show York, and is new, probably so they aren't confused with Harrisburg. ROFL Ric
Critterologist wanted to give you another update on the Greater Philly Swap,
the date is now the 28th to coincide with the Mt. Laurel plant sale.
Thanks.
Jill, I don't know if you are aware of this but there are some bus trips going from Behnke's in Beltsville on Tuesday, March 6, leaving at 8 am and returning at 7 pm..organized by Washington Garden magazine. You can find the information on Behnke.com and also there is a bus running from downtown Silver Spring, on Wednesday, March 7th. You can contact Kathy Jentz, Editor of the magazine and President of Silver Spring Garden Club for details on the Silver Spring bus. You may reach her at 301-588-6894 or through email..laserblast@aol.com
Years ago when our son lived in NJ, outside of Philadelphia, we took the train in from Lindenwold on a Saturday and it was so crowded, you couldn't get near the exhibits and with winter coats on, you couldn't breathe in there. Taking the bus is a great idea and leave the driving to them! Going midweek, you might avoid those weekend crowds..Also you figure parking up there and cost of gas that continues to rise; it might be cheaper to take the bus. Just a thought!
Good tip on the bus... I don't have a plan quite in place yet for Philly, but we should start a thread to see who is going when.
What a week coming up! You could go to the York show this coming weekend, then head to Philly, then check out the MD home & garden show the next weekend.
The Pennsylvania Garden Show York is pretty good, it's a shame they did not attract as many vendors as Harrisburg, but then again they are competing with the opening of Philly.
The hardscape was much the same as others but these guys are, in the words of one exhibitor, "passionate" about plantscape as well. The plant material is of good quality, used appropriately and creatively. Water features were popular as usual with the trend for pondless displays found in a few exhibits.
Penn State, York Extension office had a informative and visually pleasing display on urban and container gardening, with plenty of Master Gardeners on hand for Q&A.
The demonstration area was well used by DIYers, Ticket prices were reasonable and parking is free. Lighting was better than most shows and Moon Light Times gives the visitor an idea of the garden at night.
Kudos to Rick Jacobus the event's promoter for adding a splash of color to the York area, a great kickoff to spring.
Rawlings Conservatory Spring Flower Show 2012
We are preparing for our spring flower show, which will be up from March 31-April 15, 2012. We are also planning another preview event for Friday, March 30. Mark your calendars, and dust off your favorite ’60s era outfit, as we get ready for “Flower Power.” This time, with costumes!
The flower show is open to the public Wednesdays through Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. A $5 donation is requested. For more information, call 410-396-0008.
Oh boy HollyAnn, that looks like a GREAT place to spend the day!!!
Please add the 9th Annual Great Gardens and Landscaping Symposium to the event listing. April 13 & 14 at the Equinox Resort in Manchester, VT. For enthusiastic home gardeners in zones 3 - 7. Topics incldue organic gardening, landscaping & garden design, natives, perennials, annuals, tropicasl and much more. Nationally recognized speakers. Check it out at http://www.pyours.com/symposium . Kerry Ann
Time for the Rawlings Spring Show---and other events coming up.
Upcoming Events
Visit our online events calendar.
March 24 - BCA Plant Workshop, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m, Planning your Spring Garden. For this class, we examine the ingredients of successful gardening - light, soil, moisture, room to grow, and design elements - and help you create a plan to carry you from spring to fall. Fee: $10.
March 25 - Plants and People Sunday, 1:30-3:30 p.m., "Science Demonstration." Join Dr. Alan Stone for demonstrations and items on display to learn just how smart seeds are! Look at what seeds do to ensure their success when growing. Explore the connection between plants, science, and even engineering.
March 30 - Spring Flower Display Preview Fundraiser Party, 6 - 8 p.m, dust off your favorite 60s era costumes and join us for a sneak peek of the show, music, and light fare. Cost: $20, purchase tickets through the Friends of Druid Hill Park.
March 31 - April 15 - Spring Flower Display, Flower Power. Tiptoe through the tulips, hyacinths, lilies, daffodils, and muscari as we celebrate the '60s days of Flower Power. The show is open Wednesday - Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
April 1 - Plants and People Sunday, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., "Ask a Master Gardener." Find out how to keep your plants happy and thriving (Theme: Bulbs).
April 7 - BCA Plant Workshop, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., Edible Landscaping. Urban Farmhouse Edible Landscapes owner Chrissa Carlson will provide an overview of strategies and plant combinations that will keep your food garden beautiful and productive all season long. Fee: $10.
April 8 - Plants and People Sunday, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., "Exploration Station." Elementary-aged children and youth experience fun and educational hands-on gardening with a project to take home (Theme: Bulbs).
April 12 - Lovely Lilies at the Conservatory Photography Workshop, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., local amateur photographer Jerome Golder leads a workshop focusing on the Conservatory's annual spring flower display. Fee: $10. Contact: e-mail Joann Cason or call 410-396-2920. Brought to you by Recreation and Parks' Senior Citizens Division.
April 14 - BCA Plant Workshop, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., Elements of Container Design. Learn how to create dramatic containers using annuals, perennials and even small trees and shrubs. We'll have samples of sun, shade and edible gardens to help spark your imagination. Fee: $10
April 15 - Plants and People Sunday, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., "Sprouts." Introduce your pre-k and early elementary-aged children to the world of plants with a craft activity followed by story time. Story hour begins at 2:30, and all children must be accompanied by an adult (Theme: Bulbs).
April 21 - EcoFest, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. The 9th annual Baltimore EcoFest is returning to Druid Hill Park, on the Conservatory lawn. The Conservatory will be hosting three "earth-friendly" workshops:
1:00 Master Gardeners & Bay-Wise gardening
2:00 Urban Gardening with Baltimore City Farms
3:00 Worm Composting workshop with the City Naturalist
April 22 - Plants and People Sunday, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., "Science Demonstration." Join Dr. Alan Stone for demonstrations and items on display. Explore the interconnections between plants, science, and even engineering (Theme: Bulbs).
April 22 - Baltimore Orchard Project Kick Off Event, 2-4 p.m. Learn about this new project, and get involved! The Orchard Project encourages the planting of fruit trees and organizes a network to glean surplus fruit from neighborhood trees. This event is part of Baltimore Green Week and includes a free raffle of fruit trees donated by Tree Baltimore.
April 28 - BCA Plant Workshop, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., Vertical Gardening. Vertical gardening is a brilliant solution for space-strapped urban dwellers. Learn about vertical gardens and see examples of ones you can use indoors or out. Fee: $10.
April 29 - Plants and People Sunday, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., "Free Guided Tours of the Conservatory." Admission donations are still greatly appreciated.
Wishing you all the best, and hoping to see you at the Conservatory soon!
Sincerely,
Rawlings Conservatory staff & volunteer team
410-396-0008
Conservatoryvolunteering@gmail.com
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For anyone interested, here is information about a native plant sale in Chester, NJ...
http://www.chestertownship.org/form/2012-native-plant-sale-order-form-list.pdf
http://www.chestertownship.org/form/2012-native-plant-sale-photos-of-plants.pdf
The NJDEP Division of Wildlife, in collaboration with the Division of Parks and Forestry's NJ Forest Nursery, be giving away 20 tree and shrub seedlings to schools with outdoor classrooms April 23-25. These plants are available for PICK UP ONLY at the Pequest Trout Hatchery in Warren County.
The tree selection includes: Northern Red Oak, Eastern Redbud, Paw Paw, Persimmon, Shadbush and White Pine. The shrub selection includes: Arrowwood Viburnum, Elderberry, Red Osier Dogwood and Black Chokeberry. All of these plants are native to New Jersey and benefit wildlife.
Schools interested in taking advantage of this opportunity should contact Liz Jackson at liz.jackson@dep.state.nj.us or 908-637-4125 with your tree selection and pick up time. Remaining plants will be made available to the general public on a first come, first serve basis April 25-27. Each household may select up to 10 plants.
Native Plant Society of New Jersey Annual Meeting
"Restoring the Garden State: What is Being Done and What You Can Do"
Join us as conservation experts from around the state highlight habitat restoration projects and tell us how we can help restore and preserve NJ's native habitats. Participating organizations include Saddler's Woods Conservation Association, New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Pinelands Preservation Alliance and NJ Quail Project. Saturday March 31 from 9:30 - 4:00.
Of course, there will be a native plant sale.
http://www.npsnj.org/articles/2012_annual_meeting_details.html
Bowman's Hill 2012 Spring Native Plant Sale
Members’ Day:
Friday, May 4 – This free event, for Preserve members only, kicks off the annual Spring Native Plant Sale.
1-2 p.m. Evelyn Hadden speaks on no-mow yards with native plants.
2-7 p.m. Members' Day plant sale open.
Open to Public and Preserve Members:
Sat. May 5 & Sun. May 6 through Sat. May 12 & Sun. May 13
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day
Plants also are available for purchase during the week.
http://www.bhwp.org/resources/Plant-Sales.htm
nice stuff!!!
great info!!! thanks!
Bluebell Festival at Merrimac Farm
Sunday, April 15 2012, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
http://www.pwconserve.org/merrimacfarm/bluebellfestival/index.html
Visitor Center: 15020 Deepwood Lane, Nokesville 20181.
From the web page: "Bring your family and friends to Merrimac Farm on Sunday, April 15, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, to welcome spring and celebrate wildlife.
This year's Bluebell Festival has a greater focus on wildlife and history... due to the extreme warm temperatures this winter, the Bluebells and other wildflowers are early bloomers this year.
There's so much more to see at Merrimac Farm! With some of the best Northern Virginia naturalists leading tours and activities, we're looking forward to a special day at an outstanding natural area. We hope you can join us."
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