Welcome!

Founded in 1967, our Chapter brings together gardeners in the southeast Pennsylvania region who are interested in the genus rhododendron--which includes evergreen and deciduous azaleas.

At our meetings and events, we explore the wealth of rhododendron species and hybrids, rarely if ever seen in retail garden outlets, that grow so very well in our area. Some of those plants are shown on our Chapter photo gallery, which we encourage you to explore.

In 2008, the Valley Forge Chapter began its 5th decade, and welcomes the more than 50 new members who have joined us since May, 2007.  Congratulations to five of our new members who won tropies and blue ribbons at the 2008 Flower Show!  Click here for details of the Flower Show results.  Descriptive information and growing tips on some of the plants that were featured at our 2008 plant sale may be found by clicking here.  Photographs of both events, and our recent Chapter picnic, appear in our Photo Gallery.

Looking for that hard to find rhodie or azalea you saw at the Flower Show but can't find at the retail nurseries?  Join us and come to our annual Cutting Exchange and Auction on August 17th, and to our annual Plants for Members distribution on September 18th.  That plant you are looking for may be there, and the price cannot be beat!

Interested in joining us? Why not come to our next event, nearly all of which are free and open to the public, or send us an email.