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The Brookside Gardens Chapter was the founding chapter of the Azalea Society of America. Its long association with Brookside Gardens, one of the premier public gardens and horticultural research centers in the US, dates from the first chapter meeting at the Stadler House in June 1979. The Brookside Gardens chapter primarily draws its members from the Maryland suburbs of Washington DC, with a wide range of experience in azalea culture, propagation, use in the landscape, and history.
The Chapter meets several times a year and hosts or participates in a variety of local events throughout the year. Whether you are a newcomer to the glorious world of azaleas or a seasoned professional, you will find a hearty welcome from your fellow azaleaphiles in the Brookside Gardens chapter!
2008-2009 calendar
September 21 11 am-2:30pm preview 10:30am | Annual Chapter Azalea Auction | Brookside Gardens Education Ctr. Wheaton, MD | Contact: Bill Miller |
October 12 2 pm | Chapter Meeting | Brookside Gardens Education Ctr. Wheaton, MD | Speaker: Bill Miller Topic: Azaleas for Beginners |
December 7 2 pm | Chapter Meeting | Brookside Gardens Education Ctr. Wheaton, MD | Speaker: Anne Brooks Topic: Flowering Shrubs for the Washington Area |
February 1 2 pm | Chapter Meeting | Brookside Gardens Education Ctr. Wheaton, MD | Speaker: Bill Johnson The Four Seasons at Hillwood |
April 5 2 pm | Chapter Meeting | Brookside Gardens Education Ctr. Wheaton, MD | Speaker: TBD TBD |
Setup: May 1, 9am-noon Entries: May 1, noon-4pm Show: May 2, 1pm-5pm Show: May 3, 9am-4pm | 29th Annual Azalea Show | Brookside Gardens Wheaton, MD | Contact: Bill Miller |
May 9 8 am-noon | Annual Chapter Azalea Sale | Tilden School North Bethesda, MD | Contact: Debbie White |
May 17 9 am-2:30pm | Annual Chapter Azalea Sale | Brookside Gardens Education Ctr. Wheaton, MD | Contact: Debbie White |
July 12 4pm-7pm | Chapter Picnic | Roberta and Gordon Hagen Cabin John, MD | RSVP by July 5: Roberta Hagen |
September 20 11 am-2:30pm preview 10:30am | Annual Chapter Azalea Auction | Brookside Gardens Education Ctr. Wheaton, MD | Contact: Bill Miller |
October 11 2 pm | Chapter Meeting | Brookside Gardens Education Ctr. Wheaton, MD | Speaker: TBD Topic: TBD |
December 6 2 pm | Chapter Meeting | Brookside Gardens Education Ctr. Wheaton, MD | Speaker: TBD Topic: TBD |
Meetings are held in the Adult Classroom at the Brookside Gardens Education Center at 2 pm.
Directions from 495:
Georgia Avenue exit take Georgia Avenue north to Randolph Road in Wheaton, MD. Turn right on Randolph and proceed to the second traffic light, Glenallan Avenue. Turn right on Glenallan and follow the signs to the Brookside Gardens Education Center.
Plant auctions and sales include species, evergreen, deciduous, and native azaleas, all locally grown with many varieties not found at nurseries; also companion plants, small trees, shrubs, and perennials. For more information on sales contact Debbie White (301-831-9164).
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activity chairs
Auction | Bill Miller |
Flower Show | Bill Miller |
Plant Sales | Judy Karpen, Debbie White |
Publicity | Debbie White |
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Updated 25 September 2008
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