Links

Rhododendron Cultivation and General Information

• Download our plant care guide for Azaleas & Rhododendrons
  
• Download The ABC's of Hybridizing Rhododendrons by chapter member and accomplished hybridizer, Tom Ahern
  
• Download The ABC's of Growing Rhododendron Seedlings by Tom Ahern
  
• Henning's Rhododendron & Azaleas Pages- The leading, non-commercial website devoted to sharing practical information on growing and enjoying rhododendrons. Created and maintained by Valley Forge chapter member Steve Henning.
  
• Read about the propagation of rhododendrons from cuttings by Steve Henning.
  
• The American Rhododendron Society
• The Pennsylvania Connection - The ARS Fall 2009 Eastern Regional Conference Plant Sale Catalog  Photos and descriptions of the nearly 300 varieties of rhododendrons & azaleas sold at the conference plant sale.  Most of these plants have a connection to Pennsylvania such as the hybridizer, grower, or registration.
  
  

  
  Where to See Rhodies (Public Gardens Near Us)

• Jenkins Arboretum - Our Chapter home base, Jenkins Arboretum is one of Pennsylvania's major horticultural showcases of native trees, shrubs, rhododendrons, azaleas, laurel, blueberries, ferns and wildflowers. Included in the collection are rhododendron varieties from all over the world.

• John Wister Collection, Tyler Arboretum, Media, PA
  
• Scott Arboretum, Swarthmore, PA
  
• Winterthur Garden, Greenville, DE
  

  
  
  Where & How to Acquire Rhodies for Your Garden

• Octoraro Farm & Gardens- A wholesale nursery specializing in native azaleas and rhododendrons and native companion plants, and a choice selection of non-native species and hybrid rhododendrons.
  
• Rare Find Nursery - Rare Find propagates over 1,000 Rhododendrons and Azalea varieties. It is open to the public and also ships east of the Rockies.
  
• VF ARS annual plant sale the first weekend each May (open to public)
  
• VF ARS annual cutting exchange and auction each August -- Become a member to get involved
  
  
• VF ARS plants for members distribution each September -- Become a member to get involved

Partial list of donation recipients from the Valley Forge ARS

• Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy
• ARS Research Foundation
• ARS Endowment Fund
• Rhododendron Species Foundation
• Tyler Arboretum
• Jenkins Arboretum