Really, American Horticulture? Has it come to this?
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Comments (7)I really enjoy being a member of the American Horticultural Society. I find the magazine most helpful in articles which describe in some detail many varieties of a particular plant. I also enjoy articles that deal with some particular problem that I have--Gardening on a Slope, Curbside Gardens etc. Most of all I like to be part of what AHS does besides the magazine. I participate in the annual AHS seed exchange. I join on-line AHS Webinars on useful subjects. I use my AHS member card for free or reduced fee admission to some public gardens. I'm glad that through AHS membership I can give a little financial support for the Gardens at Riverbend, the internships for horticultural students, the awards given to worthy individuals and groups in the horticultural world. Haven't decided yet whether I can afford continuing Fine Gardening for its "smaltzy photos". My daughter gave it to me last year but now the local library also subscribes to FG and Horticulture. Chris N....See Morethe state of advanced horticulture, as pertains to Rhododendrons
Comments (4)Fortunately the ARS and RSF have been the major supporters of whatever advances are being made in the genus Rhododendron. The ARS and RSF have completely different methods even though they both are committed to promoting the genus Rhododendron. The RSF is Foundation supporting scientific research and support of schools. It is dedicated to conserving, displaying and distributing Rhododendron species. It has a large garden and maintains regular office hours at its home near Olympia, WA. The RSF has a 10 times larger budget than the ARS and maintains a large garden and horticultural facility. The RSF has a significant staff and promotes rhododendron exploration. It maintains catalogs, and newsletters and an annual year book made available to members. The RSF specialized in rhododendron species and companion plants. On the other hand, the ARS is a horticultural, educational and research oriented Society. It is dedicated to stimulating interest in and disseminating information about the genus Rhododendron. It has a minimal budget and no significant property. It has chapters world wide but has no facilities or hours. The ARS has no employees and contracts out clerical and editorial duties which consume nearly all of its income. The ARS maintains a significant technical journal that is archived and made available worldwide online. All work to promote new and existing hybrid rhododendrons comes from the ARS. I donate to the RSF, but I belong to the ARS. The ARS needs members while the RSF need money, lots of it. I will not accept membership in the RSF because I can use the full tax deduction more than the membership benefits. The tax deduction pays for my ARS dues. However the ARS needs more money than it generates from dues. It needs donations as well as dues money. Unfortunately, the logical step of raising the dues hasn't worked and actually has resulted in a loss of members and more of a budget crunch. I hear it said that a person dropped out of the ARS and when they went back, they were not welcomed. However, that person didn't say whether they welcomed new members when they belonged. Unfortunately many of us go to meetings to visit with people we already know and it is the rare member that goes out of their way to make new members and visitors feel welcome. But friendship is a two way street, you reap what you sew. In a different forum I posed some ways to bring in new members: Art contests for children at truss shows. (it gets the kids and their parents interested) Get group discounts on plants or supplies. Give free memberships to libraries that agree to place the journal on the shelf. Give plants to people who bring in new members. (they usually give it to the new member) Have a presence at horticultural events in your district. Have door prizes at meetings like free plants or something. Have refreshments at meetings or make them pot-luck suppers. (food works) Have someone designated to welcome all new members. Invite the speaker to come early for a dinner with members who want to get together before the meeting. Move meetings to weekend daytime during the fall and winter. (older people don't drive at night)...See MoreHorticulture magazine leaving Boston
Comments (7)My first thought would be an institution--university, established botanic garden etc-- with a connection to your father or one of the horticulturists you mention. If it is New England, consider UMass Amherst, which absorbed the Stockbridge School of Horticulture, the Arnold Arboretum, Tower Hill (Worcester County Horticultural Society), UNH and others. It's hard to say without knowing who is involved--ie, your father and his correspondents. Your friend should contact Maureen Horn at Mass Hort's library. She's very nice. For a fee, they will get out of their Boston storage locker records someone might need. If they still have them. And sad to say, much "walked away" over the years of gross neglect and incompetence at Mass Hort. But all is not lost so it's worth checking....See MoreIs American Idol really 2 hours tonight?
Comments (7)Yeah, Azzalea, and my Comcast guide says 8-10. Unlikely it will be 9:00 but I guess we'll see which one is right. Lydia, Moment of Truth can't come on at 7 because it's a prime time show. Very confusing....See Moreken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
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