New York Chapter
American Rhododendron Society
President: Tom Appell e-mail: tamappell@gmail.com, 516-732-1494
1st Vice President: Michael Jordan, 631-603-8122
Newsletter Editor: Jim Fry, e-mail: JimsCreatures@Verizon.net , 631-495-6531
Membership: Marianne Feller
Treasurer: Dennis Stallone
Hospitality: Anne Marie Appell
Chapter Website: NYRHODODENDRON.ORG
ARS Website: http://www.rhododendron.org
As I write to you, the Spring season is about two to three weeks ahead of an average season.
The concern at this juncture is a freeze that can occur in late March/early April.
The blooming season this year shows promise due to the relatively mild winter with ample moisture.
The next meeting of the N.Y. Chapter will be on April 21 at 2PM at the Greenhouse Classroom at Planting Fields.
Our guest speaker will be Ms. Angela Hitsous, an Associate on the Nursery Team at Hicks Nurseries.
Angela will discuss the history of Hicks and other Long Island nurseries that introduced rhododendrons on L.I.;
and will address maintenance and propagation. Angela will also discuss the use of perennials with rhododendrons. See you at the meeting, Tom Appell
Angela Hitsous, PT, CNLP Bio:
Founded and operated a physical therapy practice.
Successfully transitioned to a new industry, nursery sales and design at a high- end garden center based on extensive experience in customer service and garden knowledge.
Perennials buyer at Martin Viette Nursery.
Perennial Sales at Hicks Nurseries.
Certified as a Nursery and Landscape Professional by New York State.
Refreshments
Cakes/cookies will be provided at the April 21st meeting by members G to N.
New Member
I am happy to report that we have a new member, Ms. Courtney Quinn. Courtney is a Master Gardener with the Cooperative Ext. Suffolk County.
District 7 Director
We are being asked if anyone in the NY Chapter would be interested in assuming the duties of the District 7 Director. Please let me know.
Tentative Chaper Schedule:
April 21 2PM meeting at the Greenhouse Classroom; speaker Ms. Angela Hitsous, Hicks Nurseries
May 1-31 approx. Garden Tours. To be discussed at the April 21st meeting.
May 19 Flower Show at Planting Fields; “show and tell”
August 11 Summer Social
September 15 Rhododendron Propagation Workshop by Mr. Dick Murcott
October 20 Rhododendrons at Planting Fields by Ms.Tracy Wilson and Mr. Frank M
November TBD
December 15 Annual Luncheon