NSAGC Convention Handouts

In a bid to reduce the amount of paper distributed at the Convention, the organizing committee has passed along to the blog several handouts provided by speakers in advance. By clicking on the link at the top of the right side of this blog, under NSAGC Convention Handouts, registrants (and,in fact, anyone reading the blog) can obtain information on rhododendrons, supplied by Cora Swinimer; Niki Jabbour's list of edible plants; or Todd Boland's plant list. The information can thus be printed and saved by individuals for their personal use. There will be no paper copies of these handouts available at the Convention.

Members of the Chester Garden Club have a busy week ahead as they prepare to hold the annual Gardener's Sale on May 28 and then quickly follow it with a change of focus as they collaborate with members of other District 6 clubs to run the three-day NSAGC Convention taking place on June 3-5. The Gardener's Sale will be held from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon at the old train station in Chester. It is a popular event, at which a variety of perennials from members' gardens as well as local nurseries will be on sale.

Plans for the Convention have resulted in a full program of speakers and events, including garden tours, that require the help of a good many volunteers in addition to the core committee. As well as the many interesting speakers on the program, the Convention has drawn a large number of vendors who will be on site to offer plant materials, books, and hand-crafted artifacts for sale. Information concerning garden tours, placement of club banners and floral arrangements, and other attractions including a visit to a local winery, will be available at the registration desk.