Talk about beautiful!

Few landscape shrubs are as widely celebrated and anticipated in the spring garden as azaleas and rhododendrons. Their showy, exuberant displays of color excite the senses and have a way of taking center stage in just about any landscape.

These plants are admired and revered in many countries and across many cultures. In the United States and in Asia, countless azalea festivals are timed to occur when the shrubs are at their showiest. At least two major horticultural societies are devoted to this family of plants.

As a special treat, Bob Weissman, a retired research scientist who has been growing rhododendrons and azaleas in Mountain View for more than 40 years will present useful information about rhododendron cultivation, including soil preparation, planting, watering and feeding, pruning and transplanting. He will discuss the wide range of rhododendron varieties available for local gardens.

Bob has been a Santa Clara County Master Gardener volunteer since 2003. In addition, Bob is the webmaster for the American Rhododendron Society websites. For his outstanding accomplishments and contributions to the Society, he was awarded the Society's Gold Medal, its highest honor.

Name of Presenter(s): UC Master Gardener Bob Weissman

Registration: None

Cost: Free