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<title>Siuslaw ARS - RSS Feed</title><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/index.html</link><description>Chapter Hot News&#x21;</description><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><dc:rights>Copyright 2008-09 Siuslaw ARS</dc:rights><dc:date>2010-06-06T21:15:36-07:00</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.realmacsoftware.com/" />
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<lastBuildDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:35:03 -0700</lastBuildDate><item><title>New Chapter Officers Elected</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>News Flash</category><dc:date>2010-06-06T21:15:36-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/0ca9d2088aec93b5be7c936aa708de24-92.html#unique-entry-id-92</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/0ca9d2088aec93b5be7c936aa708de24-92.html#unique-entry-id-92</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Go to the Contacts Tab to see your newly elected chapter officers.    We should have some new photos shortly.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>By-Law Changes</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>News Flash</category><dc:date>2010-06-06T20:53:03-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/7526fea4bf4cc8b6933d39ada624cda7-91.html#unique-entry-id-91</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/7526fea4bf4cc8b6933d39ada624cda7-91.html#unique-entry-id-91</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Note the changes made to the chapter by-laws voted on by the membership at the annual June picnic.    See Article VII - ELECTIONS.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Sylvia Smith awarded Bronze Metal</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>News Flash</category><dc:date>2010-06-06T20:48:06-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/ee14a25e74d9d42e0881e2c24558a911-90.html#unique-entry-id-90</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/ee14a25e74d9d42e0881e2c24558a911-90.html#unique-entry-id-90</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[At the Siuslaw Chapter&rsquo;s annual June picnic, Sylvia Smith was awarded the Bronze Metal!
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Oregon Coast Gardening &#x26; Landscaping Expo</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>News Flash</category><dc:date>2010-06-04T10:35:10-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/9a1dbf5b8f8b5af8d297267b131b9ec0-89.html#unique-entry-id-89</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/9a1dbf5b8f8b5af8d297267b131b9ec0-89.html#unique-entry-id-89</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Here is a PDF brochure link showing all details.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>2010 ARS Western Regional Conference</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>News Flash</category><dc:date>2010-06-01T13:07:38-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/fc2f07d584e4dba3edea4300f6b5e881-88.html#unique-entry-id-88</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/fc2f07d584e4dba3edea4300f6b5e881-88.html#unique-entry-id-88</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Here is the link to the conference website!    Make sure you get your housing early!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>June Meeting Picnic Elections</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>Meeting</category><dc:date>2010-06-01T13:13:11-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/a5ecbaf01b8d35c05d3c4b3344434ad5-87.html#unique-entry-id-87</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/a5ecbaf01b8d35c05d3c4b3344434ad5-87.html#unique-entry-id-87</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[June Picnic


Sunday, June 6, at Honeyman State Park.   We gather at the Yurt at 12 noon and eat at 1:00 PM.


What to bring: 


1.   A table setting for yourself and guest (plate, silverware, napkin, drinking cup) 


2.   Your favorite beverage(s), but coffee will be provided.


3.   Plant or other garden gift for the &ldquo;plant/gift game&rdquo; (if you want to participate).

4.   Meal item - you can bring a hot dish and either a dessert or salad.


Other business at the picnic will be the election of officers for the 2010-11 chapter year. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>How to pick show flowers&#x21;</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>Flower Shows</category><dc:date>2010-06-01T13:13:23-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/04e83ed5ba84ef3eef0b5ab9e0ac4dee-86.html#unique-entry-id-86</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/04e83ed5ba84ef3eef0b5ab9e0ac4dee-86.html#unique-entry-id-86</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[This may be the only video of this type on the entire Internet.    Our very own Gene Cockeram shows you how to pick rhododendrons and azaleas for a flower show.    Everyone should view this educational video clip before your next rhododendron flower show.   Gene is unbelievable in his knowledge of picking, grooming and showing flowers.    Gene and Doris&rsquo;s mature garden covers about two acres and probably has over 1000 rhododendrons and azaleas.    After working with Gene for over two hours, one finds that he is a walking rhododendron encyclopedia.    He knows every plant in his garden and if it is a hybrid, the name of it&rsquo;s parents!    He even knows the history of that plant and probably where he obtained it.


Remember that this video has not been done by a professional!    But you should learn a lot of great information from it.    Hopefully you will all get more blue ribbons and win some trophies after viewing it!


The 27 minute video clip comes in four sizes; tiny, small, medium, and large.    Depending on how fast your broadband hook-up is your computer will probably pick what size it likes best.    If you have dial-up, you may want to start with tiny.    It is fun to watch this video clip in large, but you may have to download the clip first to enjoy watching it without the video clip stopping and going waiting for your slow broadband to download it.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>National Broadband Plan</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>News Flash</category><dc:date>2010-05-01T12:18:41-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/88387ac9f6d85b9c52595ba656fa9529-85.html#unique-entry-id-85</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/88387ac9f6d85b9c52595ba656fa9529-85.html#unique-entry-id-85</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Some of you may know about this new plan and some may not.    Use this link to connect to the FCC website.    Be sure to read over the information.    Right in the center of the article below the hand with the stopwatch, click on the link that says, &ldquo;Test My Broadband Now&rdquo;.    You will have to give them your address so information on how fast your local broadband speed is can go into their database.    Folks, if you can increase your download broadband speed to 100 megabits per second, wow, you will not be waiting for anything when you are surfing the web!    Where you will really notice the difference is downloading and playing video.    Give it a try!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Hinsdale Garden Tour</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>News Flash</category><dc:date>2010-05-01T10:17:15-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/60ad24cdddae26f01cc79f303c3ee2e2-82.html#unique-entry-id-82</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/60ad24cdddae26f01cc79f303c3ee2e2-82.html#unique-entry-id-82</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[WHERE:   Approximately 5 miles east of Reedsport on Highway 38, opposite the elk viewing area.    Parking area along the south bank of the Umpqua River reached by a single lane road immediately east of the garden.

...The eastern portion of the garden is a fairly easy walk from the parking area.    The larger &lsquo;island&rsquo; part of the garden is not ADA accessible, and will require walking inside the highway guardrail, negotiating concrete steps and crossing a low footbridge.    While care should of course be exercised, low growing vegetation will have been cleaned up before our visits for better viewing and easier walking among the plantings.

...GENERAL:        Now well over fifty years in the making, this garden is one of the oldest large rhododendron collections in Oregon.  ...  You will be rewarded with a mature garden at this remarkable and beautiful location against its scenic river backdrop.   Restoration is well underway through major investments by the Bureau of Land Management, with advice and some physical assistance by our members, and financial support for plant replacement from the ARS Endowment Fund.    Improved plant health and bloom from these efforts over the last several years is more and more evident.    The BLM has kindly agreed to two visits a month apart to accommodate more visitors and, for those who can go on both dates, enjoy a greater range of plant material in flower. 

...The garden is not yet open to the general public, but you may bring family members and interested friends.   Good turnouts will help bolster continued progress, and you are cordially encouraged to take advantage of these special opportunities in a trip to relish both the garden and the panoply of ongoing springtime awakening along the way.

...Oregon native grew up in a then rural area of Eugene on a nut farm - walnuts and filberts, and sometimes people.  ...  Outdoor enthusiast: hobbies include exploring Oregon&rsquo;s wonderfully diverse geography, camping, drift boating, fly fishing, hunting, photography, other travel and gardening.  

...He along with other ARS members, Gene Cockeram, Bob MacIntyre and Galen Baxter are examples, have helped BLM in identifying rhododendrons and other plants at the Hinsdale Garden.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Tulips&#x2c; Tulips&#x2c; Tulips&#x21;</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>News Flash</category><dc:date>2010-04-04T09:11:00-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/ac9fa2e289418eac2bdd1569f70c7432-80.html#unique-entry-id-80</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/ac9fa2e289418eac2bdd1569f70c7432-80.html#unique-entry-id-80</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Jo Ann and Paul went to Keukenhof in the spring of 2007.    There is no place quite like it.  ...  We only attended one day there , but Paul could have spent three!    On one of the webmaster&rsquo;s other websites, here are 160 photos which Paul took.    We went on a 12 day Elderhostel trip entitled &ldquo;Tulipmania&rdquo;.    (Elderhostel is now called Exploritas)  The program number is 10137RJ.    If you are looking for a trip to Europe in the spring and love flowers, maybe this is the one for you.    By the way, just looking at photos does not do the place justice!    It&rsquo;s the spells, noise, looking, people&rsquo;s reactions, etc.


When Paul first started taking photos he was somewhat overwhelmed!    So he started to include the name of the tulips he was taking.    If you find something you like from Paul&rsquo;s photos, (give photos time to load into your computer before viewing) write down the tulip name and then see if the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm has it.  (see below)  Might be cheaper than having the bulbs sent from the Netherlands.    Heck, you might even find them in COSTCO.


Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm - Out of Woodburn, Oregon


...Every other year they usually change what bulbs they are growing.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>OK&#x2c; here&#x27;s the scoop on Oregon daffodils</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2010-04-04T21:49:00-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/bb65ea10484af5836f8e3798a5a0d84d-79.html#unique-entry-id-79</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/bb65ea10484af5836f8e3798a5a0d84d-79.html#unique-entry-id-79</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[http://www.daffodilfestivals.com/insidetemp.php?

...It is worth visiting, just to watch them judge daffodils.


Wooden Shoe 25th Annual Tulip Fest


March 25 - April 25, 2010


http://www.woodenshoe.com/


Look at map for directions.


I think this is best to visit during the week, less crowded.


...The Daffodil Drive Festival - Junction City


...http://junctioncity.com/news/daffodils/index.htm


...You are not going to believe the beauty of some of these daffodils!


Look at map for directions.


In the same general area as Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm, but turn left at Meridian Road and go to Sconce Road and turn right.    Keep going on Sconce Road and you will be turning left into the farm.    Go all the way to the house.    Be sure to look in their shed.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>March Pre-meeting Dinner</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2010-02-19T09:34:35-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/50172ecdd6495f4bf3cddfc3140d674e-76.html#unique-entry-id-76</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/50172ecdd6495f4bf3cddfc3140d674e-76.html#unique-entry-id-76</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[March&rsquo;s pre-meeting dinner will be at Brown Hen Restaurant on Tuesday, February 16, at 5 PM.    Be sure to contact Rosemary by Friday, March 12 if you are attending.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Spring Flower Shows</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>News Flash</category><dc:date>2010-02-01T10:27:03-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/c16bfacda219b6b1bff0a2b30f3606a8-73.html#unique-entry-id-73</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/c16bfacda219b6b1bff0a2b30f3606a8-73.html#unique-entry-id-73</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Double check the Chapter Calendar and Flower Shows pages for information and details on our two spring flower shows on Sat/Sun, April 24-25 and Sat/Sun, May 22-23.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Coastal Gardening Research Project</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>News Flash</category><dc:date>2009-12-01T09:30:00-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/de1b2f8bbffb243c1064bbd50d15d391-69.html#unique-entry-id-69</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/de1b2f8bbffb243c1064bbd50d15d391-69.html#unique-entry-id-69</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[You are about to click on a website URL for this project.    But, before you do, here are some suggestions on how to get the information you are about to provide to Pat Thompson the easiest way.    The easiest way and cheapest way is to email her back the information she wants.    Some of you may not know how to do that.


First, print up the questions she wants on what I call &ldquo;scratch paper&rdquo;, printed on one side and blank on the other. (print on the blank side)  Just print up the whole project.   You now use these sheets to answer all her questions.    When finished you have two options:


#1 - fold up everything (scratch paper), place in an envelope, put on a 44&cent; stamp, and mail it to her, or 


#2 - using your mouse, select all the information she is requesting (copy) and then paste that selected information that you just copied into an email to her.    (Clicking on her email address should take you right to your computers email software with a blank email ready to go)  Once you have pasted all the information she is requesting into the new email, just type in the information you just wrote on the scratch paper into the copied requested information.    When finished, you can just email everything back to her.    Heck, you can even attach any JPEG photos to the email you want.


Here is her website with all the information she is requesting: <www.secretgardengrowers.com>.    Click on the &lsquo;Coastal Gardening Research Project&rsquo; on the left hand side.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Fall Garden Tour date set</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>Tours</category><dc:date>2009-10-14T21:42:53-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/428e617325d34ded2451ce6a27c64359-67.html#unique-entry-id-67</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/428e617325d34ded2451ce6a27c64359-67.html#unique-entry-id-67</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Our fall garden tour of the year will be to Bill and Sandi Hennig's beautiful garden on Munsel Lake.    We will then drive to lunch at the Driftwood Inn in Yachats.    After lunch we will tour the famous Gerdemann's Garden in Yachats.    Chapter members will meet in the True Value Hardware parking lot (Hwy 126 & US 101) to leave at 9:00 AM, on Friday, October 23, 2009.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>October is Plant a Rhody Month</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>News Flash</category><dc:date>2009-10-01T02:03:00-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/c872dcfafa72f9a3d55f038368e2c87a-65.html#unique-entry-id-65</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/c872dcfafa72f9a3d55f038368e2c87a-65.html#unique-entry-id-65</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Check out our local web page for information.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Fall Meeting Topic Changes</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>News Flash</category><dc:date>2009-10-01T01:56:51-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/31b62dae4654621a29665dd02050388c-63.html#unique-entry-id-63</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/31b62dae4654621a29665dd02050388c-63.html#unique-entry-id-63</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The meeting topic for the Tuesday, October 20th meeting will be the mini plant auction.    So bring your plants to be auctioned and your check book to purchase more!    Don&rsquo;t forget to contact Rosemary by the Friday before the meeting, if you plan to attend the pre-meeting dinner at 5:00 PM at the Bridgewater in Old Town.


The Tuesday, November 17th meeting topic will be about companion plants.    Pre-meeting 5 PM dinner will be at the new Chen&rsquo;s Family Dish restaurant on US Highway 101 just north of the 35th Street signal light.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>2009-10 Chapter Calendar</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>News Flash</category><dc:date>2009-08-20T11:08:06-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/d0d99e6097b229501f97c5dbef590114-62.html#unique-entry-id-62</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/d0d99e6097b229501f97c5dbef590114-62.html#unique-entry-id-62</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The 2009-2010 chapter calendar has been updated with flower show dates plus pre-meeting dinner locations.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Bonsai Photos</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>News Flash</category><dc:date>2009-07-22T17:06:20-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/bfb13ffecdece0ed84d4b1de25c0c22b-60.html#unique-entry-id-60</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/bfb13ffecdece0ed84d4b1de25c0c22b-60.html#unique-entry-id-60</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Mike Bones sent the following 38 photos of bonsai plants for members to get an idea as to what to work towards.


You may also find a link to these photos under the Bonsai tab.


Bonsai Photos link]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>PowerPoint presentation by Bill Johnson</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>News Flash</category><dc:date>2009-06-10T20:20:22-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/be1ff675f8d0e76ff07a50c2b53a98f6-58.html#unique-entry-id-58</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/be1ff675f8d0e76ff07a50c2b53a98f6-58.html#unique-entry-id-58</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[This is part of an email that Bill sent to the webmaster.    I figured that members of the chapter would like to see his presentation.    So enjoy Bill&rsquo;s work!


&ldquo;I have not yet had a chance to visit with you about the Hinsdale Estate nor do I know what you know about it.   I was asked by Gordon Wylie and Bob McIntyre to come down and take some photos there while the flowers were in bloom.   It was just after our late show and I was just about saturated with flower photos so I was reluctant to go.   I was pushed into it by Judy and I am so glad that I went.

This is more that a garden.   It is an experience.   I had no idea of what was there.   We have driven past for many years but we had no idea about the old house and garden that is hidden and hard to access.   The property is now owned by the BLM and they are doing what they can to resurrect and maintain it and to provide access to the public.

Gordon Wylie has been very involved in working toward the same ends.

I have had some great response to the few folks that have seen this presentation.&rdquo;
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Bill Johnson&#x27;s May 2009 Flower Show Photos</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>Flower Shows</category><dc:date>2009-05-18T07:06:05-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/29e103bb9f7a919fd960e1d3940c383b-57.html#unique-entry-id-57</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/29e103bb9f7a919fd960e1d3940c383b-57.html#unique-entry-id-57</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Hey, they have not been edited!    You have four versions to look at.    When I get back I will upload just the photos so individual ones can be downloaded in high resolution.    You will have to contact Bill for more info.


Link to sideshow of photos.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>K-3 Artwork at Rhody Flower Show</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>Flower Shows</category><dc:date>2009-05-17T21:44:14-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/9a9b4f6c5395b7125f05d5ad2e560e53-56.html#unique-entry-id-56</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/9a9b4f6c5395b7125f05d5ad2e560e53-56.html#unique-entry-id-56</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Video is in four sizes for your viewing pleasure.    The smallest one size should be able to read by people using a &ldquo;dial-up&rdquo; Internet connection.    Anyone using a high speed broadband Internet connection should be able to view the three largest sizes.


Link to video.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Hinsdale Garden Open to ARS Members</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>Tours</category><dc:date>2009-04-25T14:57:11-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/ecee20795c3612fb07eeeb504946bbe6-54.html#unique-entry-id-54</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/ecee20795c3612fb07eeeb504946bbe6-54.html#unique-entry-id-54</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[DATE/TIME:  Saturday, May 23, 2009, 10:30AM to 3:00PM (or later if needed)


LOCATION:  Approximately 5 miles east of Reedsport on Hwy. 38 opposite the Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area.   The garden is on the north side of the highway between the roadway and the Umpqua River.


PLEASE NOTE:  Visitors should first come to the East End Ranch House at the eastern end of the elk meadows on the south side of the highway.   There they will sign in to provide coverage for any injuries (unlikely, but an important caution provided courtesy of our agreement with the BLM), and carpool to the small parking area for the garden.   The parking area is not large enough for buses but will accommodate vans or similar vehicles for folks traveling together.

The garden is not ADA accessible and the main part on the island requires negotiating a sloped path inside the highway guardrail and concrete block steps to a temporary footbridge.   Tide levels are favorable for crossing on the scheduled date.   The eastern, off island portion of the garden is more easily reached from the parking area via a generally flat dirt and gravel path.   One may also see part of the main garden and house from that vantage.   Because of protected animals in the area, please do not bring pets.   There are no restroom facilities at the garden or ranch house, so visitors should use those available nearby at the off highway parking area for elk viewing about a mile west of the garden.


OTHER:  The conditions noted above are straightforward and easily met.   The Hinsdale Garden is a pleasant day trip from anywhere in Western Oregon, and this visit provides an opportunity to enjoy all the scenery of our ongoing spring awakening and the plants, trees, wildlife, ocean views and such...the good life of Oregonians.   We hope many will take advantage to explore and show support for a unique garden in a beautiful setting]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Early Show Data</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>Flower Shows</category><dc:date>2009-04-14T15:29:06-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/2509d5114d7d2d1637a19cedfe647426-53.html#unique-entry-id-53</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/2509d5114d7d2d1637a19cedfe647426-53.html#unique-entry-id-53</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Here are some results back from the 2009 Early Show.


400 Flower Show Entries


62 Bonsai Entries


13 people won Trophies out of 18 trophies


Top Ten Sweepstakes Placements (Total Points)


(1 pt 3rd - 3 pts 2nd - 5 pts 1st - 5 pts Trophy)


...Mike Bones


...Gene Cockeram


...Jim & Sylvia Smith


...Jerry & Kathleen Sand


5.	  Gary & LInda Swarz


...Paul & Jo Ann Wilson


...Ann Drake


...Paul &ldquo;Ziggy&rdquo; Ziegelmair]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Garden Tour to Thompson&#x2019;s Nursery and Gerdemann&#x2019;s Garden</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>Tours</category><dc:date>2009-04-25T20:53:00-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/0185435adf7dd4c09ad4401eed2b886c-52.html#unique-entry-id-52</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/0185435adf7dd4c09ad4401eed2b886c-52.html#unique-entry-id-52</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Judy Johnson and Debbie Drefchinski (our wild and crazy tour guides) have a great trip planned for May.   Here is what they have to say about the trip&hellip;


&ldquo;Arrangements have been made with Pat at Thompson&rsquo;s for our visit on Tuesday, May 5.   He is expecting us sometime after 10 AM.   Debbie and I would like members to meet us at the Florence True Value Store parking lot on the corner of Hwy 126 and Quince Street at 9 AM and we will caravan up to Thompson&rsquo;s Nursery in Waldport.   After finishing with Thompson&rsquo;s Nursery, we will take a tour of the beautiful Gerdemann Botanical Garden, offered by new owners Kathleen and Jerry Sand.

There should be a lot of nice plants blooming, and I&rsquo;m sure it will be a fun trip. 


We plan to have lunch together.   The Salty Dawg Grill has been suggested for lunch.   It is located at 375 Port St....  Other suggestions for lunch are welcome and will be determined by the size of our group.&rdquo;


If you are interested in joining the group for this trip, just show up at the designated meeting spot and time.   You can get more information about the trip and/or tentatively arrange to ride with someone else in the group.   Debbie&rsquo;s phone number is 997-8376.   Judy&rsquo;s phone number is 997-4203 or you can email her at billnjudy4@charter.net.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Easter Bunny visits Early Show&#x21;</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>News Flash</category><dc:date>2009-04-13T15:02:21-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/5ca129f09dbe220b26db3c256bfd19b0-51.html#unique-entry-id-51</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/5ca129f09dbe220b26db3c256bfd19b0-51.html#unique-entry-id-51</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Easter Bunny visited the Chapter Early Flower Show late Sunday afternoon!    Just click on the Easter Bunny link.    Give the video some time to download.    Hearsay has it that Bones Nursery may provide anyone who can guess who the Easter Bunny is with a FREE rhododendron or azalea!    Call now to claim your prize!    (997-3082)  Of course there is NO GUARANTEE that there will be any plants left by the time you call or get there!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Whitney Gardens &#x26; Nursery Catalog</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>News Flash</category><dc:date>2009-04-10T21:22:15-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/3ef6dfe582c110626827f9ea40533c41-49.html#unique-entry-id-49</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/3ef6dfe582c110626827f9ea40533c41-49.html#unique-entry-id-49</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[A number of chapter members have been to the Whitney Gardens & Nursery up in Brinnon, Washington.    It is worth the visit.    What the webmaster wants to call your attention to is how to get their 2008 CATALOG FREE.    A good number of chapter members like the catalog because of its descriptions of rhododendrons.    It is one of the few catalogs that tells you if you should plant a rhododendron in sun, shade, heat, part shade, etc.


Here is the link to the page on their website where you can sign up to receive yours by mail.


https://www.whitneygardens.com/catalog.html]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Oregon Coast Gardening &#x26; Landscaping Expo</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>News Flash</category><dc:date>2009-04-05T10:16:01-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/d831478b913e878b3fd3cca480972f28-48.html#unique-entry-id-48</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/d831478b913e878b3fd3cca480972f28-48.html#unique-entry-id-48</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Here is the Expo&rsquo;s website URL. oregoncoastgardeningexpro.com


If you have further questions, contact Mike Bones.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Early Show</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>Flower Shows</category><dc:date>2009-04-03T10:11:37-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/e93954eff190c5ca9c21fef11f9740fd-47.html#unique-entry-id-47</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/e93954eff190c5ca9c21fef11f9740fd-47.html#unique-entry-id-47</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Remember that set-up will be early Friday morning at 8:00 AM.    We will need a lot of help to get it done within an hour.


You may bring your rhododendron and azalea trusses in between the hours of 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.    Please do not wait till the last minute!    Have all your tags filled out ahead of time.    Here&rsquo;s hoping you get lots of blue ribbons!


We will again need your help to take down everything late Sunday afternoon at 4:45 PM.    If we get a lot of members, take down only takes about an hour.    So as you can see, we need your help!


Please don&rsquo;t forget to remind friends, neighbors, and relatives of the early flower show.    Some may really enjoy it.    Again some may want to get there early on Saturday morning after 9:00 AM for the outside plant sale.    We sell a lot of plants before the flower show actually opens, between 11:00 AM and Noon.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Updated 2009 Show Key&#x2c; Schedule and Rules &#x26; Regulations</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>Flower Shows</category><dc:date>2009-04-02T15:11:39-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/d1afeb84e232458537019bc7269bc168-44.html#unique-entry-id-44</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/d1afeb84e232458537019bc7269bc168-44.html#unique-entry-id-44</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[You will also find these PDF documents under the Flower Shows tab.    For your use and viewing pleasure.    Jim Smith is the person to contact if you have a rhododendron or azalea that does not show up in the Show Key.


2009 Show Key


2009 Show Schedule


2009 Show Rules & Regulations]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Flower Show Meeting</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>Flower Shows</category><dc:date>2009-03-01T20:29:00-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/acc4ed209de926960ee4c11cd92dfcdd-43.html#unique-entry-id-43</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/acc4ed209de926960ee4c11cd92dfcdd-43.html#unique-entry-id-43</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[This will probably be the last planning meeting before the early show in April.    It&rsquo;s time to step forward and help the board out with this important flower show.    Great ideas come out of these planning meetings!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Hey folks&#x21; It&#x27;s Convention time&#x21;</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>Conference</category><dc:date>2009-04-01T14:06:00-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/a7dfeec0382beb17e2cce28473996095-40.html#unique-entry-id-40</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/a7dfeec0382beb17e2cce28473996095-40.html#unique-entry-id-40</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The regional ARS event we are hosting in the fall of 2010 is called a Conference.    The 2009 ARS National Convention this year is being held in Everett, Washington from Wednesday, April 29 until Sunday, May 3.


A number of members from our Siuslaw Chapter will be going.    If you have never attended a National Convention, you might very well enjoy one.    Be sure to talk to other members at our March meeting or just ask them questions on the phone.


If you plan to attend the fantastic garden tours that are presented, then you had better sign up early!    Every national convention garden tours the webmaster has attended have been outstanding.    This area in Washington is a hotbed of beautiful azaleas and rhododendrons.  

...In the latest issue of the ARS Journal you will find on page 28 a list of things to do in the area.  

...You may want to add a week or two at the start or end of the convention.    Plenty to see and do in the Seattle area.    If you have never been to the San Juan Islands, take some time and visit them.


Driving time from Florence to Everett will vary between 6 to 8 hours, depending on weather and traffic.    If you leave early, you should miss the fun traffic of the Seattle area.


The informational website for the 2009 ARS Convention is: http://www.ars-2009-convention.org.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Just some more videos</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>News Flash</category><dc:date>2008-12-03T13:30:32-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/034f25c0ec30c39c45e9b1a2eab72696-34.html#unique-entry-id-34</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/034f25c0ec30c39c45e9b1a2eab72696-34.html#unique-entry-id-34</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[This link takes you to the chapter&rsquo;s photo and movie gallery.    Both movies and photos can be downloaded.   The smallest video should work for those using a dial-up modem.    If you have photos or videos of chapter events, please contact the webmaster.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New TOURS Tab</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>News Flash</category><dc:date>2008-11-28T18:38:20-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/194b890bd66f30283f3c932c8b36abf8-32.html#unique-entry-id-32</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/194b890bd66f30283f3c932c8b36abf8-32.html#unique-entry-id-32</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Anything you would like to see added to tours?]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Gene&#x27;s Creations</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>News Flash</category><dc:date>2008-12-01T07:00:00-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/6c328f0e90a765ae816834d5bfe008db-30.html#unique-entry-id-30</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/6c328f0e90a765ae816834d5bfe008db-30.html#unique-entry-id-30</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[This was part of a PowerPoint presentation given by Gene Cockeram at a past Portland Chapter meeting showing his rhododendron creations.    Bill Johnson helped him put together his presentation.    The webmaster just added some music to it and placed it on the chapter website.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Ziggy&#x27;s Garden</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>Meeting</category><dc:date>2008-12-01T07:00:00-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/be49e11b94dcc1a89c500c60547f68e2-29.html#unique-entry-id-29</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/be49e11b94dcc1a89c500c60547f68e2-29.html#unique-entry-id-29</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[This was part of the PowerPoint sideshow given by Bill Johnson at our November meeting.   You will need Apple&rsquo;s QuickTime installed in your computer in order to view this video file if you are a Window&rsquo;s user.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Judy&#x27;s Garden</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>Meeting</category><dc:date>2008-12-01T07:00:00-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/b024cadf7527ff3c3cf7bd05c691e90c-28.html#unique-entry-id-28</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/b024cadf7527ff3c3cf7bd05c691e90c-28.html#unique-entry-id-28</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[This was part of the PowerPoint sideshow given by Bill Johnson at our November meeting.   You will need Apple&rsquo;s QuickTime installed in your computer in order to view this video file if you are a Window&rsquo;s user.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Bonsai</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>Meeting</category><dc:date>2008-11-15T16:58:21-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/83c5faf2ed3c4b2165559284c51d398f-26.html#unique-entry-id-26</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/83c5faf2ed3c4b2165559284c51d398f-26.html#unique-entry-id-26</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[If you are interested in Bonsai, then here is some information and links from the October meeting presentation.


Presenters Name: Lee


Cell Phone Number: 541-312-4921


Email Address: lee@cateringbybo.com


Website of Wee Tree Bonsai Nursery: http://www.weetree.com/  (Nursery located inside Garland Nursery located outside of Corvallis, OR)


Website of Garland Nursery: http://www.garlandnursery.com/


Website of the Bonsai Learning Center: http://www.bonsailearningcenter.com/


Other chapter members who have an interest in bonsai whom you may want to talk to:


Mike Bones


Gene Cockeram


Gary Swarz
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Our President&#x27;s First Video Blog</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>News Flash</category><dc:date>2008-11-03T20:12:43-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/03fe21e344ce672a3c89be4275d6a51f-25.html#unique-entry-id-25</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/03fe21e344ce672a3c89be4275d6a51f-25.html#unique-entry-id-25</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[This announcement is being used to show the membership what can be done with video.    You should use a high speed broadband Internet connection to view this video blog.


The video was taken with a Mac laptop using it&rsquo;s new built in video camera.  ...  It works fantastic for plain old photos, but gives a mirror image when doing video.    You will notice the spelling on Mike&rsquo;s chapter t-shirt is not readable.    When one uses a laptop out in the sunlight, you cannot see the movement of the arrow curser on the computer screen.  ...  We didn&rsquo;t see the mirror image results until we were done.    The PJM plant is really over his right shoulder, not his left.    For those interested, the video was taken using the standard 4:3 ratio TV screen size.    When I did some conversions using some Apple movie software, I changed the ratio from 4:3 to the new HDTV ratio of 16:9.    What that really does is cuts off some of the upper and lower parts of the standard 4:3 standard TV picture. 


...(31.4 MB)  Do not start the movie until the loading bar gets past Mike&rsquo;s face.  ...  In a couple of weeks, I will present this movie in the standard 3:4 ratio.    You can then do a comparison as to which style you like best.


In the future I will just shoot short video blogs using my point and shoot digital camera on a tripod.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Newsletter Ad Form</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>Newsletter</category><dc:date>2008-11-02T19:39:07-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/5550dbf8fc2ee26ba1c1f55d8dd873ec-24.html#unique-entry-id-24</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/5550dbf8fc2ee26ba1c1f55d8dd873ec-24.html#unique-entry-id-24</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Just print, fill out, and then mail or give to Marilee Mulvey  this PDF form to place an ad in our monthly newsletter.   Your item must be of a garden related nature.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Breadcrumb Trail</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>News Flash</category><dc:date>2008-11-01T21:20:53-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/d84f75a165ae120937a5296c44de137c-23.html#unique-entry-id-23</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/d84f75a165ae120937a5296c44de137c-23.html#unique-entry-id-23</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[You will find a &ldquo;breadcrumb trail&rdquo; at the bottom of each webpage in what is called the web page&rsquo;s footer.    If you click on any of those links, you will be taken right to that tab.   It&rsquo;s an easy way to get you back to where you were in the website.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Try the RSS feed</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>News Flash</category><dc:date>2008-11-01T20:55:06-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/c6bd20c705d2838746b93f4ddc95aaa5-22.html#unique-entry-id-22</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/c6bd20c705d2838746b93f4ddc95aaa5-22.html#unique-entry-id-22</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Read in the Announcements Tab all about it.    Every time I add something to the announcements area, it should notify you in either your email application OR your Internet browser.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Remember small auction at next meeting&#x21;</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>Meeting</category><dc:date>2008-11-01T20:42:21-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/a46efbd6a504c47b179c6ff442b43d34-21.html#unique-entry-id-21</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/a46efbd6a504c47b179c6ff442b43d34-21.html#unique-entry-id-21</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[It might also be a good idea to bring your check book too!
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Pre-flower Show Meeting</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>Meeting</category><dc:date>2008-10-23T14:46:42-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/d7c4f384a5787c96c3864d7f9e70bf59-19.html#unique-entry-id-19</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/d7c4f384a5787c96c3864d7f9e70bf59-19.html#unique-entry-id-19</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Meeting will be held at the Bone&rsquo;s home on Tuesday, December 2, starting at 6PM.    A dinner will be served of spaghetti, garlic bread, and salad.    Please RSVP to the Bones (997-3082) by Friday, November 28, if you are coming.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Pre-Meeting Dinner Reservations</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>Pre-Meeting Dinner</category><dc:date>2008-09-23T09:41:19-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/74022cb53c8fb084bea509fce9a7f17b-15.html#unique-entry-id-15</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/74022cb53c8fb084bea509fce9a7f17b-15.html#unique-entry-id-15</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Rosemary Rebello is our new Pre-meeting Dinner Reservations Coordinator!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Chapter Leadership Positions</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>News Flash</category><dc:date>2008-10-22T22:55:46-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/7a407ccfc4452a6bae2ae1cddce8c979-13.html#unique-entry-id-13</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/7a407ccfc4452a6bae2ae1cddce8c979-13.html#unique-entry-id-13</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The chapter leadership still has two open positions that need to be filled: Tour Coordinator and Publicity Chairperson.   If you have an interest to help or want to find out what the positions are about, please contact Mike Bones or any board member.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Gallagher&#x27;s Park Monthly Cleanup</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>News Flash</category><dc:date>2008-10-22T22:52:07-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/00f3c125a3e662a6598d67c323471226-12.html#unique-entry-id-12</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/00f3c125a3e662a6598d67c323471226-12.html#unique-entry-id-12</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Don't forget you get six free tickets for the next months meeting plant raffle for helping out at the Third Wednesday&rsquo;s, 10 AM, Gallager's Park clean up!   We are finished at noon.    NOTE the new day of the week.    It is now Wednesday&rsquo;s.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>September Project</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>News Flash</category><dc:date>2008-09-12T16:37:01-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/8e84029e1c61af829627363a1c7fabf7-10.html#unique-entry-id-10</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/8e84029e1c61af829627363a1c7fabf7-10.html#unique-entry-id-10</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Past President, Jim Smith, is going to present a propagation demonstration including hands-on practice by members who attend the September chapter meeting next week.   Jim will provide the cuttings, four-inch pots, planting medium and other materials for his demonstration.   We hope to have a great turnout for the meeting!   Many of the cuttings from this demonstration will be grown for the next two years in order to sell at the conference we are hosting in 2010.


 


Here is what Jim needs from those of you who have any type of WARMING BED MAT systems- Jim is asking you to assist by contacting him if you will take a flat(s) of propagated cuttings to grow for sales at our Western Regional Conference in October 2010.   If you have any type of warming system that would work for this project, please call Jim Smith at 541-268-6821 (this is a Mapleton phone number and is NOT a long distance call from Florence).   He is awaiting your call right now!   Thanks for your help, and we'll see you next week at the meeting!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>2009 Chapter Flower Shows</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>Flower Shows</category><dc:date>2008-07-23T15:14:03-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/afabf7f2d89fc61b728f73730bef21c7-3.html#unique-entry-id-3</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/afabf7f2d89fc61b728f73730bef21c7-3.html#unique-entry-id-3</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Dates for the chapter flower shows in 2009 will be the Early Show, Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12.   The 102nd Annual Rhody Festival show will be Saturday, May 16 and    Sunday, May 17.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Summer Newsletter</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>Newsletter</category><dc:date>2008-07-23T14:59:33-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/085f0abbcfa6594b70ecc64b3ccb3852-2.html#unique-entry-id-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/085f0abbcfa6594b70ecc64b3ccb3852-2.html#unique-entry-id-2</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Summer 2008, Siuslaw ARS Newsletter has been published in PDF.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Flower Show Key</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>Flower Shows</category><dc:date>2008-07-23T14:52:00-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/8ed337bf73fb25c73b7e8b2b332b7589-1.html#unique-entry-id-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/8ed337bf73fb25c73b7e8b2b332b7589-1.html#unique-entry-id-1</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[How does one get a "known" Rhody or Azalea into the current Chapter Flower Show Key if it cannot be found? 

Contact Paul "Ziggy" Ziegelmair, best by email fpziegelmair@charter.net, so he can see the correct spelling of the rhody/azalea.   You can even write out the name on a piece of paper and give it to him at a chapter meeting.   He will then assign a Show Key "class number".   From there he gives the information to Paul Wilson, webmaster, who places it into the Show Key and publishes it to the chapter website before the next flower show.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>August Picnic</title><dc:creator>rhodyfan@me.com</dc:creator><category>Picnic</category><dc:date>2008-08-01T14:49:07-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/e1fafbb7726b59cba579adad3273b3a1-0.html#unique-entry-id-0</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.siuslawars.org/Announcements/files/e1fafbb7726b59cba579adad3273b3a1-0.html#unique-entry-id-0</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[August Picnic will be Sunday, August 10 at Honeyman State Park. 


We gather at the Yurt at 12 noon and eat at 1:00 PM.


What to bring: 1.   A table setting for yourself and guest. (plate, silverware, napkin, drinking cup) 2.   Your favorite beverage(s).   3.   Plant or other garden gift for the &ldquo;gift game&rdquo;. (if you want to participate) 4.   Meal item- you can bring a hot dish, dessert or salad.]]></content:encoded></item></channel>
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