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  • Thursday and Friday, July 21 and 22 – Our Native Roots – Then and Now

    The Hudson Valley is said by many to be the birthplace of American landscape design. Join Herb Society of America  members on July 21 and 22 as we enjoy a sampling of the area’s attractions while we learn the importance of our native plants both today and in an era gone by. Tour three private gardens that offer a diverse sample of styles representative of the area, meet the Beatrix Farrand Garden Association, relax with friends before heading to dinner, receive news from headquarters, participate in the district meeting, be tempted by our sensational raffle baskets and learn more about our useful natives from experts in their field.

    Registration: $85 per person.
    Visit http://herbsociety.org/events/documents/2016northeastgatheringmailer.pdf to view the 2016 Northeast District Gathering mailer with registration form and lodging information.  Completed registration forms with payment must be postmarked by June 19, 2016.

    For additional information contact:
    Northeast District Membership Delegate Jen Munson at jenmunson@yahoo.com

  • Thursday, June 18, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm – Exploring Gardens in the Hudson Valley: The Climbery and The Garden at Bellefield

    On Thursday, June 18, take a drive down the Hudson Valley to visit two garden gems that focus on plants. First, tour the Garden at Bellefield, Hyde Park, designed in 1912 by Beatrix Farrand, one of America’s most celebrated landscape designers. Today the garden, pictured below, has been carefully restored, inspired by her landmark work and dedicated to sharing her pioneering legacy. This garden is a perfect example of how Farrand defined the American taste in gardens throughout the first half of the 20th century. She championed the use of perennial plants in combinations based upon color harmony, bloom sequence and texture. This was the birth of the mixed border, a standard in gardens today. A volunteer from the Beatrix Farrand Association will lead the tour of this lovely garden at the height of its June bloom.

    From there, travel to the Culinary Institute of America to catch a quick lunch at the Apple Pie Cafe (cost of lunch not included in the fee). On the return, travel to Livingston, NY, to visit The Climbery, the private garden of Barbara Packer. With a focus on plants, specifically the holy grail of vines, clematis, wander through this beautifully landscaped seven-acre property dedicated to over 5,000 clematis—the second largest planted collection of clematis in the world. In addition to the clematis collection, enjoy an exuberant mid-June bloom of peonies, irises and more. Timed for the height of the clematis bloom, view this exceptional collec- tion and learn how to cultivate these winsome beauties.

    This Berkshire Botanical Garden sponsored tour is $40 for BBG members, $50 for nonmembers. Participants can choose to carpool or drive separately. Those joining the carpool should meet in the parking lot at Berkshire Botanical Garden for an 8:30 am departure. Time onsite in Hyde Park & Livingston, NY, is 10 am – 3 pm). For directions, and to register, visit http://www.berkshirebotanical.org/event/exploring-gardens-in-the-hudson-valley-the-climbery-and-the-garden-at-bellefield/?instance_id=3365.

  • Thursday, August 8 – Sunday, August 11 – 2013 American Conifer Society Meeting

    Four amazing gardens await you as you discover the magic of the Hudson Valley area next August (Thursday, August 8 – Sunday, August 11).  Discover these exceptional gardens at the 2013 American Conifer Society Annual Meeting:

    1) Quaker Hill Gardens – is a spectacular 350-acre private garden owned by the Ziff family. There are over 12 miles of roads, trails and paths, 24 waterfalls, over 10,000 planted trees, 45 acres of ponds and lakes and more than 1,000 native plant species.

    2) The Steinhardt Garden (pictured below) – features over 2,000 species of trees, shrubs, lilies, ferns, bulbs and perennials. Over 350 cultivars of Japanese maples are planted on a 7 acres hillside, accented by tons of stone. Along with these wonderful plants, find dozens of unusual waterfowl, llamas, zebras, wallabies, lemurs and camels.

    3) Kykuit – Four generations of Rockefellers enjoyed these spectacular views of the Hudson River Valley. the gardens feature the morning and brook gardens, the Italian garden, the Adam and Eve fountain area and several terraced areas featuring classical and contemporary sculpture.
    http://www.hudsonvalley.org/node/17

    4) The Larned Gardens – details in the future

    The host hotel will be The Holiday Inn at Mt. Kisco, New York.  Look for additional meeting details at www.conifersociety.org. Registration forms should be available by April 2013.