Lectures

Pre-recorded:

March 16, 2023 RSBG “The Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden: An Introduction” presented by Executive Director Steve Hootman

Steve will show images of the garden and its amazing collection of rare and beautiful plants. He will discuss a bit of the history, cultivation, some of the most exciting new species to be introduced, new companion plants, and he will highlight some of the special features of the garden including the Stumpery, the Blue Poppy Meadow and the Rutherford Conservatory.

$10 for members; $20 for non-members

To purchase a link to this recording email media@rhodygarden.org.

In-Person:

March 5, 2024 Heronswood Garden “Growing Exceptional Rhododendrons in the PNW” presented by Nursery Manager & Assistant Curator Atsuko Gibson.

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2023

Sep. 10, 2023 Seattle Rhododendron Society “Introduction to Vireyas” presented by Nursery Manager & Assistant Curator Atsuko Gibson. For more information email atsuko@rhodygarden.org

Sep. 14, 2023 American Rhododendron Society, Olympia chapter “Rhododendron Disease and Pests” presented by Nursery Manager & Assistant Curator Atsuko Gibson. For more information email atsuko@rhodygarden.org

Oct. 20, 2023 American Rhododendron Society, Fall Western Regional Conference, Florence, OR “What’s New at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden?” presented by Horticulturist & Assistant Curator Will Clausen

Oct. 21, 2023 American Rhododendron Society, Fall Western Regional Conference, Florence, OR “Japanese Azaleas in the wild” presented by Nursery Manager & Assistant Curator Atsuko Gibson