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The Nanaimo Rhododendron Society (NRS)The Nanaimo Rhododendron Society was established in September 1992. It is affiliated with the American Rhododendron Society, and is one of seven chapters in British Columbia, including four others on Vancouver Island and two more in the Lower Mainland.

The purpose of the Society is to introduce members and the public to rhododendrons through meetings, garden tours, and flower shows and to provide an opportunity to meet people with similar interests.
Please apply for membership at our next regular meeting.

…..We are also on FACEBOOK….

JOIN US AT OUR EXCITING NEXT EVENTS: 

11th of April 2023 – 1 to 3 pm – Milner Gardens and Woodland: Celebration of the 5th Anniversary of Greig Rhododendron Species Garden at Milner. The event is open to all members of the 5 ARS chapters of Vancouver Island – free admission.

13th of April 2023 – 7:30 pmregular meeting at Beban Centre. Speaker: John Deniseger. Topic: Why I Grow Rhodos.

18th of April 2023 – 9 am to 1 pm – Hailey Grove Work Party – Bowen Park location. Bring lunch and good garden gloves.

21st of April 2023 – 3 pm to 5 pm – A Member’s Open Garden – 3175 Bay Street, Nanaimo, BC.

28th of April 2023 – 3 pm to 5 pm – A Member’s Open Garden – 6200 Sechelft Dr., Nanaimo, BC.

2nd of May 2023 – 3 pm – 5 pm – A Member’s Open Garden – 6647 Green Acres Way, Nanaimo, BC.

5th of May 2023 – 3 pm to 5 pm – A Member’s Open Garden – 25 Ashlar Ave., Nanaimo, BC.

6th of May 2023 – 3 pm to 5 pm – A Member’s Open Garden – 3043 Jameson Road, Nanaimo, BC. 

11th of May 2023 – 7:30 pmregular meeting at Beban Centre. Speaker: Garth Wedemire. Topic: Finnerty Gardens Gems Over the Last Decade.

18th of May 2023 – 9 am to 1 pm – Hailey Grove Work Party – Bowen Park location. Bring lunch and good garden gloves.

13th of May 2023 – 10 am to 2 pm – NRS TRUSS SHOW AND PLANT SALE at Beban Centennial Building (2300 Bowen Road).

20th of May 2023bus tour to North Island – details to follow.

10th of June 2023 – 2 pm – NRS send-off party at Southwick’s garden. 

13th of June 2023 – 9 am to 1 pm – Hailey Grove Work Party – Bowen Park location. Bring lunch and good garden gloves.

 

 

 

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