Daily Archives: September 27, 2016


Thursday, November 3 – Sunday, November 6 – National Chrysanthemum Society Convention: California, Here We Come

The Sacramento Chrysanthemum Society (SCS) is honored to co-host the 73rd Annual NCS Convention and Show at the Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova Hotel November 3 – 6.  NCS will hold the Convention and the Sacramento Chapter the Show. Fall in California is fantastic with great fall colors and warm temperatures. Visitors can enjoy all of the charm of Rancho Cordova, downtown Sacramento, and visit the abundant outdoor recreation of the nearby Folsom area. Visit local attractions such as the Rancho Cordova Events Center, Lake Natoma, the RedHawk Casino, historic downtown Folsom, and the Folsom Palladio Shopping Mall. This luxury hotel is next to light rail transit to downtown Sacramento, the California State Capitol, Sacramento Convention Center, and California State University Sacramento.

Say “California, Here We Come” with your best blooms, NCS sprays, bonsai, container-grown and artistically trained plants. We look forward to filling the tables with beautiful chrysanthemums! The Sacramento Floral Design Guild has written a very exciting and challenging design schedule. They look to quickly fill each design class and recommend early reservations.

The Convention will feature wine tours, silent auctions, ice cream socials, horticultural symposium, and a banquet and awards dinner. Register online at http://www.mums.org/2016-national-convention-and-show/ Registrations received after October 12 will be assessed a late registration fee. Image of Golden Rain chrysanthemum from www.hallsofheddon.com.


Wednesday, October 5, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Weeding Wednesday at Lyman Estate

Volunteer at the Lyman Estate, 185 Lyman Street in Waltham alongside Historic New England’s staff experts and members on Wednesday October 5 from 10 – noon to care for and learn about historic gardens and landscapes. Work includes seasonally appropriate tasks, such as weeding of the gardens and paths, dividing plants, planting new materials, invasives removal, and other clean-up activities. Weeding Wednesdays takes place at four different properties each month. Drop-ins welcome. Meet at the Peach Wall behind the Mansion. Please call 617-994-5912 for more information. To sign up visit the Massachusetts Master Gardeners Association website.