Carolinas gardening events forum: AIS Region 4 Spring Conference - AND IRIS SHOW
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| Hey there, y'all. Just wanted everyone to know that there's going to be a free American Iris Society sponsored iris show May 7th In Greensboro, NC. Anyone can enter a named iris Editting this post to input the actual information needed to attend the Region 4 Spring Conference. Remember: ENTRY INTO THE SHOW IS FREE. MAKING AN ENTRY OF A NAMED IRIS INTO THE SHOW IS FREE, TOO. RIBBONS WILL BE AWARDED. WELCOME The Eastern North Carolina Iris Society will be welcoming you May 7 and 8 to the Triad region of our state. Our hotel is the Embassy Suites Greensboro – Airport, 204 Centreport Drive, in Greensboro and we’ll be touring three diverse gardens. You’ll have the pleasure of visiting the fairly new garden of Ruth and Hudson Barker near Greensboro to see a large collection of median irises, including many Chuck Bunnell seedlings, as well as recent TBs, Siberians, and species. The lovely garden of Wyatt LeFever, who is best known as a breeder of koi, hybridizer of daylilies, azaleas, and rhododendrons, is near Kernersville, a short distance from Greensboro. Wyatt Lefever's garden is a three acre shaded hillside garden filled with many rare and wonderful plantings will greet us when we visit the garden of Wyatt Lefever in May. More than a hundred rhododendrons and azaleas provide structure and color beneath a canopy of tall forest trees. Hostas and other perennials abound throughout the garden which can be seen from golf cart accessible paths.. Many plants we will see have been hybridized by Wyatt. In addition to the shade garden there is a LARGE Koi filtered Koi pond in a landscaped setting which includes a developing collection of Pseudatas. No matter what the season the garden is a jewel to behold. This garden features the renovated Koi pond and trails for walking or riding in a golf cart. This will be your last visit to the established garden of our dear friend, Roy Epperson in High Point. Roy’s daughters are pleased that ENCIS will prepare the garden for one more year of spectacular bloom, featuring many of the newest iris cultivars. You may want to arrive on Thursday, May 6th, to visit some nearby attractions of interest, such as the Guilford Courthouse Battlefield, the furniture outlets of High Point, and Replacements Limited, a fascinating collection, museum, and outlet for china, silver, glassware, and the place to find that missing piece of your china. Be sure to take the free tour of their facility, offered every half hour. Registration forms, schedule, and more details [follow.] Please bring [...] your best bloom stalks for the Show on Friday, May 7th. We’ll be waiting for your registration. See you in Greensboro in the warmth of May! Susan Grigg ENCIS President "SPRING IN CAROLINA 2010: REMEMBERING E. ROY EPPERSON" AIS REGION 4 MEETING Schedule of Events Region 4 Spring Meeting, May 7-8, 2010 Friday, May 7, 2010 10 a.m. – noon Show entries accepted Lunch on your own 12:30-2:00 p.m. Judging of show 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Region 4 Board Meeting 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Show open to public (open to attendees until 9 or 10) 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Judge’s training/program 5:00 – 10 p.m. Silent Auction open 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Social hour with cash bar 6:30 p.m. Welcome dinner 7:30 p.m. - Plant auction Saturday, May 8, 2009 7:45 a.m. Board bus 8:00 - 4:30 p.m. Garden tours with lunch provided 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Social hour with cash bar 7:00 p.m. Awards banquet 8:00 Silent auction closes 8:00 p.m. Awards presentation/Guest speaker Embassy Suites Greensboro – Airport 204 Centreport Drive Greensboro, NC 27409 Phone: (336) 668-4535 HOTEL INFORMATION Room rate: for all suites is $99.00 plus tax per night. If you need a room with two double beds, please ask for those arrangements when making your reservation. Reservations must be made with the hotel by April 15, 2010. Please remember to mention Eastern North Carolina Iris Society when registering in order to get these rates. Check-in /Check-out: Guest accommodations will be available at 3:00 PM on date of arrival and reserved until 12:00 noon on the departure day. DIRECTIONS TO HOTEL: From North: Take I-85 at Petersburg, VA to I-40 West. Turn at Exit 210 (PTI Airport Exit) onto Hwy 68 North. Go to first light. Turn left onto Triad Center Drive, then turn left immediately onto Centreport Dr.; the hotel driveway is on the right. From West: Take I-40 East to Exit 210 (PTI Airport Exit) onto Hwy 68 North. Turn left at the light onto Hwy 68 North. Go to 2nd light. Turn left onto Triad Center Drive, then turn left immediately onto Centreport Dr.; the hotel driveway is on the right. From East: Take I-40 West Turn at Exit 210(PTI Airport Exit) onto Hwy 68 North. Go to first light. Turn left onto Triad Center Drive, then turn left immediately onto Centreport Dr.; the hotel driveway is on the right. From Charlotte, NC: Take I-85 North to I-40 West. Turn at Exit 210 (PTI Airport Exit) onto Hwy 68 North. Go to first light. Turn left onto Triad Center Drive, then turn left immediately onto Centreport Dr.; the hotel driveway is on the right. HOTEL SERVICES: Newly renovated two room suites, February 2010 Complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast daily Complimentary managers’ reception every evening Full service restaurant and lounge Complimentary 24-Hour Fitness Facility 24-Hour Front Desk Concierge Desk 24-Hour Business Center Free Parking Facilities Indoor Pool & Whirlpool High-speed internet access Microwave, mini-refrigerator, coffee maker in each suite Two TVs, two telephones with data ports in each suite Disability Accessible Facilities Wake-up Service Available Room Service Shuttle Service to Piedmont Triad International Airport Gift/Sundry Shop Some of the services and facilities above may not be available on a 24-hour basis or without advance request. Fees on certain facilities/services may apply Hotel is near shopping, restaurants, and recreation. Registration Form: Name (1): _______________________________________________ Chapter or Region: ________________ Name Preferred on Nametag (1): _________________________________________________ Name (2): _______________________________________________ Chapter or Region: ________________ Name Preferred on Nametag (2): _________________________________________________ Name (3): _______________________________________________ Chapter or Region: ________________ Name Preferred on Nametag (3): _________________________________________________ Street Address: ________________________________________________________________________________ City: ______________________________________________ State: ____________ ZIP:________________ Phone: ____________________________ E-mail: _____________________________________ (optional) Registration is limited to the first 55 received. Please send your registration early to be sure you’re included. Full Registration: $110.00 x _____________ person(s) = $__________________ Youth Full Registration: $80.00 x _____________ person(s) = $_______________ After April 23rd, the Full Registration will be $120.00 x _____________ person(s) = $_______________ Full registration includes all activities Friday night Welcome dinner buffet, charter bus transportation to the gardens on Saturday with lunch, and Saturday night Awards Banquet. Total amount enclosed for registration(s): $_______________. NO REFUNDS AFTER May 1st. Meals: Please indicate your Saturday evening meal choices below. If responding for more than one registrant, indicate #1 or #2 to match names above. _____ Fillet of Salmon with a light maple flavor and Bourbon cream sauce _____ Marinated Pork Loin served with roasted garlic and mushrooms _____ Vegetarian If you have special dietary needs, please contact us, or give information on back of form. Send completed Registration form with check payable to ENCIS to: Glenn Grigg, Registrar For additional information contact: 105 Trotters Ridge Drive Susan Grigg Raleigh, NC 27614-9620 Phone: (919) 870-8345 or (919) 971-4012 Email: [email protected] |
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| Bonnie: are there prices for just the garden tours and auction on Saturday? I'd love to attend that, but can't make it on Friday due to work. Angie I think that if ever a mortal heard the voice of God it would be in a garden at the cool of the day. ~F. Frankfort Moore, A Garden of Peace |
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| as of now, no. subject to change depending on demand. Right now our club expects to be in the red on the whole conference. We are keeping the cost down to $115 due to the economy - cheaper than in past years. It's $3000 to rent the bus. it holds 55 passengers. In the past, if there was enough demand for the conference that they needed a 2nd bus, there were usually enough seats to offer garden tour only tickets. That way they'd fill a bus and introduce outsiders to the fun we have. We got a lot of new members by doing this. If we get enough conference goers to rent another bus, then yes, we'd probably do the same thing. Sell garden tour only tickets (which includes your lunch). But, due to the economy, they are NOT reserving the 2nd bus until they know the demand. I've already mentioned I have 4 people that want to go on the tour and can't come on Friday. They are considering having a one day ticket to the conference, too. There are a lot of folks that can't come Friday due to work. |
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| Oh, good. Do keep me informed and if a one-day ticket is offered, I'll be there if at all possible! I think that if ever a mortal heard the voice of God it would be in a garden at the cool of the day. ~F. Frankfort Moore, A Garden of Peace |
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| update for you, Angie: it's looking like there are a lot of folks that only want the bus tour. Epperson's family is getting first priority (that makes sense) don't think that will be more than 5 or 6 Family members of ENCIS Iris society members are getting 2nd priority. Again, probably not more that 5 or 6 The local Daylily society asked for any available spots leftover as soon as this was announced last year. Several of our members are members of both societies. Again, not more than 5 or 6 seats expected to be needed for them. But I am very doubtful we have 18 available seats. I've got your name in there, though. I heard the price will be $45. That includes lunch at a restaurant. |
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| Bonnie, If there are any more $45 seats available,I would love to attend, but just cannot swing $100. Thanks, Sheri BirdieBlue Remember; Each day is a gift from God. Use it wisely! |
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| will let you know Birdie. I've asked about the possibility of renting another van or bus. The cost factor is in the cost of the driver for a whole day and the insurance. They just don't believe they'll have the people to rent another bus. Just editted the first post to put in the full Registration brochure. |
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| Bonnie, Can you just attend the Auction? Thanks! Janice |
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| sorry, not that I know of. |
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| Hi, All! I'm back from a grueling 2 weeks in Asheville working on the house we have there, trying to get it ready for the market. In the 2 weeks we were there, 2 more houses in the neighborhood were offered for sale, so this may not be the best time to be trying to sell a house! Bonnie, do you know yet if there are going to be one-day tickets offered for this event? I think that if ever a mortal heard the voice of God it would be in a garden at the cool of the day. ~F. Frankfort Moore, A Garden of Peace |
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| Just wanted all to know that Dave may be shutting down Cubits on Fri due to a lawsuit threat of 1,000,000. Bummer however, "Tinker" has shared the address to a site that she created. There is no charge and many forums. I don't want to lose my gardening or any other friends made here. Please check out tinker's site @ http://forums.tinkersgardens.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13558 hope to see ya, Sheri BirdieBlue Remember; Each day is a gift from God. Use it wisely! |
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| Birdie: Thank you for posting this notice here. I hope this doesn't happen, but if it does, it will only strengthen my resolve not to renew my membership at DG. I think that if ever a mortal heard the voice of God it would be in a garden at the cool of the day. ~F. Frankfort Moore, A Garden of Peace |
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| Okay. In light of the recent events with DG/Cubits, I will be posting on Tinkers Gardens, but you will need to register there first. Angie I think that if ever a mortal heard the voice of God it would be in a garden at the cool of the day. ~F. Frankfort Moore, A Garden of Peace |
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| Bonnie: if I send you a picture of one of the irises I received from you at the 2009 SARU in Asheville, do you think you could ID it for me? It's a dwarf yellow with blue beard. Thanks. I think that if ever a mortal heard the voice of God it would be in a garden at the cool of the day. ~F. Frankfort Moore, A Garden of Peace |
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