The American Begonia Society will hold its 2019 National Convention September 3 – 8 in Sacramento, California. Registration ($45) and complete information is available at http://www.begonias.org/events/events.htm

There will be an incredible lineup of speakers, over twenty optional private tours, a judged show, begonia sale, and an awards banquet. Speakers include Ross Bolwell from Australia, Mike Flaherty from Santa Barbara, Ernesto Sandoval from UC Davis Botanical Conservatory, Stephen Maciejewski, Cochair of ABS Conservation Committee, Dr. Daike Tian, fellow at Shanghai’s Chenshan Botanical Garden, Victor Dawn of Beijing Florascape, and Wisnu Ardi, Bogor Botanical Garden in Indonesia.

Discounted hotel arrangements may be made with the Crowne Plaza Sacramento NE, and the deadline for the group rate ($134 plus tax per night) is Monday, August 5.