Join us and the American Rhododendron Society Pilchuck Chapter for our annual Rhododendron Truss Show! Check out rare & unique rhodie varieties that are locally grown by the members of the ARS and cast your vote for your favorite! Pick the experts brains & ask them all of your questions while you’re here and if you have a rhododendron growing in your yard that you’d like them to identify, they’d be happy to help!
The American Rhododendron Society is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to encourage interest in and to disseminate information about the genus Rhododendron. Members' experience ranges from novice to expert. Society activities include public education, plant sales, flower shows, seed exchanges, and scientific research. The Society provides a medium through which people interested in rhododendrons and azaleas can communicate and cooperate with others via its publications, events, local and regional meetings and international conferences.
The topic of fertilization can sometimes be overwhelming. I often see patrons examining their options and their eyes soon gloss over with all the choices available in the world of fertilizers. I am going to do my best today to simplify things, explain some of the basics and hopefully help you feel confident to start down the path towards plant nutritional success…