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2014 PNW Chapter events

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I will post the upcoming events on this thread as they are finalized.

2014 NW Flower and Garden Show
The NW Flower and garden show is Feb. 5 to 9th at the Washington State Convention Center, Seattle, WA. www.gardenshow.com
The PNW Chapter will have an information booth at the show.
Contact Jim Engan to help out at the booth and get a free pass to the show.
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Re: 2014 PNW Chapter events - 2014 Seattle Bamboo Festival

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Bamboo / Peony / Chinese Garden Festival

Saturday May 18th & Sunday May 18th, 2014
Seattle, Washington

At the:
Seattle Chinese Garden
6000 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106

Just North of the South Seattle Community College Campus
Free and open to the public

Plant sale, Demonstrations and Lectures
10AM until 3PM
Contact: James Clever
for further details.
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Let me know if there is anyone with the double red fern leaf herbaceous peony. I've been trying to collect that for a while, but it's been tough finding anyone that has it.
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Re: 2014 PNW Chapter events - Summer campout

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Summer campout canceled and will be replaced with a NJF event.
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Reason: Cancellation of event
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Re: 2014 PNW Chapter events - Portland Bamboo Festival

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July 13th
10AM to 3PM
Hoyt Arboretum
4000 SW Fairview Boulevard, Portland, OR 97221

Free and open to the public
Bamboo for sale, experienced bamboo growers,
local expertise, books for sale, demonstrations.

Contact: Noah Bell
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What good luck: I'll actually be in Portland on July 13th! (Garden Blogger's Fling)
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Seattle Bamboo Festival details

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Seattle Bamboo Festival
at the Seattle Chinese Garden


Saturday-Sunday, May 17–18, 2014
10 am to 4 pm


At the:
Seattle Chinese Garden
6000 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106


Just North of the South Seattle Community College Campus


Plant sale, Demonstrations and Lectures
10AM until 4PM Saturday & Sunday


Contact: James Clever

or 206-371-1072
for further details.


Talks and Demonstrations scheduled
________________________
Gary Marzolino


Fernhill Bamboo Nursery


Talk Title: “Tips on Bamboo Planting”
Saturday Only 11AM


___________________________________
Ian Connor, Portland, Oregon

Connor Bamboo

Talk Title: “Garden with Bamboo”
Saturday & Sunday Noon
________________________
John Stamey, San Juan Island, Washington


Wild Bird Bamboo


Talk Title: "Clumping Bamboo Propagation”
Saturday Only 1PM


_____________

James Clever
Bamboo Gardener LLC


Talk titles:
“10 Favorite Bamboo Working Tools”, 10:30AM
"Making a Bamboo Broom” 2PM
"Basic Bamboo Care” 10AM
Saturday & Sunday
___________________________
Noah Bell, North Plains, Oregon

Bamboo Garden Nursery

Talk Title: “ Hardy Clumping Bamboos on the Horizon”

Sunday Only 1PM
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Re: 2014 PNW Chapter events - PNW Fall meeting

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PNW Fall meeting
Oct11th
at Jim and Nancy Zimmerman’s house

Kirkland WA 98084

More details will be added later.

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Re: 2014 PNW Chapter events

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Here is more information on the PNW Fall Meeting.
The PNW Fall meeting is scheduled for Saturday October 11, 2014
All are Welcome to,
Jim and Nancy Zimmerman’s home and garden
11643 73rd Pl. N.E.
Kirkland WA 98084
(425) 823-9044

Arrivals anytime after 10AM welcome.
The PNW Board meeting is scheduled for 11AM
A potluck lunch at Noon. So bring a food item to share.
After lunch a presentation about the ABS Conference so bring your photos and stories.
And following, a tour of the bamboos...
The Zimmerman’s have a large garden for an urban setting that was remodeled last year. Jim has been collecting bamboos growing them in the ground for over 20 years. His Phyllostachys vivax is close to 4 inches in diameter. Help us ID some of the unmarked species.

Parking is very limited so please car pool.

James Clever
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