This prestigious award provides:

1. Registration for the 2026 ACS National Conference in Portland, Oregon
2. Lodging, meals, and mileage reimbursement up to $100.
   
   

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

1. Be a registered student member of the American Conifer Society (digital student membership is complimentary).
2. Reside or attend school within 500 miles of Portland, Oregon.
3. Be pursuing a course of study or endeavor focusing on conifers and related genera.
   
   

Encourage the students in your life to apply for this opportunity or consider applying yourself if you qualify!

Key Dates

1. Application Deadline: May 25, 2026
2. Selection Announcement: Late May or Early June 2026
3. National Conference: June 25-27, 2026
   
   

For more details and to access the application form, please visit the ACS NewBroom Award page.

How You Can Support

This program thrives thanks to the generosity of our members. We invite you to help foster the next generation of horticultural leaders by making a donation. Contributions of any size make a meaningful impact.

Let’s support fresh ideas and innovative thinking to revolutionize the field of conifers. Could you or someone you know be the next NewBroom?

If you have any questions, please contact us at nationaloffice@conifersociety.org.

Thank you for your continued support.

In this issue:

• ACS President’s Winter 2026 Message
  
• Public and Private and Trails—Oh My!
  
• ACS 2026 National Meeting: Speaker Presentations
  
• Get Ready for the 2026 Circle City Garden Tour
  
• Northeast Region New Jersey Rendezvous
  
• Yah, Biggest One in the World
  
• and much, much more!

To access the latest issue, sign into the American Conifer Society website and select Conifer Quarterly from the Quick Links menu.

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Please send any inquiries, submissions, or questions to the Conifer Quarterly editor, Chris Glenn. He would love to hear from you!

Read Vol. 43 | No. 1

In this issue:

• ACS President’s Fall 2025 Message
• Connecting Plants and People in the Pacific Northwest
• VIP Tour—A Taste of Oregon
• Celebrating Conifers in Oregon Gardens
• Memories from the Czech Republic Trip
• and much, much more!

To access the latest issue, sign into the American Conifer Society website and select Conifer Quarterly from the Quick Links menu.

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Read Vol. 42 | No. 4

Do you know a fellow conifer lover? Give the gift of ACS membership*! Share with your colleagues, friends, and family the joy of being a part of this exclusive community.

Order your gift membership(s) here, and we’ll follow up with the recipient(s) listed to get their account set up and have them begin to reap the benefits of membership in the American Conifer Society, including receipt of the Conifer Quarterly newsletter.

If you have questions, please email nationaloffice@conifersociety.org.

*Only applies to ACS Household and Non-Profit Institution U.S. Annual Memberships (valued at $40/year). May be offered for additional member types in the future.

In this issue:

• ACS President’s Summer 2025 Message
• 2025 ACS National Meeting Recap
• Southeast Region and Northeast Region Fall Rendezvous Event Previews
• 2026 Collectors’ Conifer of the Year – Now Available for Online Ordering
• The Jean Iseli Memorial Award – Now Open for Applications
• and much, much more!

To access the latest issue, sign into the American Conifer Society website and select Conifer Quarterly from the Quick Links menu.

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Please send any inquiries, submissions, or questions to the Conifer Quarterly editor, Chris Glenn. He would love to hear from you!

This project aims to identify areas where there are LOTS of new cones produced in a year, and areas where there are few or no new cones produced in a year, and how that varies over time, and across species, at regional, continental, and global scales. Conifer cone production follows a pattern called “mast seeding,” which means there is a highly variable amount of reproduction from year to year. These mast-seeding patterns are often highly synchronized locally, which means trees of the same species may behave similarly to each other, but, in areas far apart, the trees may be doing different things. The goal of this project is to quantify new reproduction in conifers in as many geographic areas as possible to understand what drives conifer reproduction and better predict when large “mast events” might occur, hopefully helping guide collection practices for seed and cone collection.

Want the quickest and easiest way to participate? You can read more about Cone Counters - Lite on the iNaturalist project page at https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/cone-counters-lite.

Want to take more detailed counts and other measurements? You can learn more about Cone Counters (not Lite), how to identify and count new cones, and other ways to submit data on the lab website at https://lamontagnelab.weebly.com/conecounters.html.

Questions? Email us at kiley.chernicky@umsl.edu or jalene.lamontagne@umsl.edu.

Sign-up for our mailing list to receive more detailed information on Cone Counters, reminders for when to count cones, and updates from work in the lab: https://forms.gle/SdYzhfV162KkCiuh6. Thank you!

ACS members – watch for more about this project in the next CQ.

Photo: screenshot of the Cone Counters - Lite project page on iNaturalist showing new cones on a number of conifer species. (Photo credit: Jalene LaMontagne)

The 2025 Spring issue of Conifer Quarterly is now available online. To access it, sign into your member account and select Conifer Quarterly from the Quick Links menu.

Your mailed copy will be arriving soon if it hasn’t already, unless you selected to receive it “digital only.” For information on updating your preferences for digital or paper copies, or if you need help to update your mailing address, please view our FAQ.

Please send any inquiries, submissions, or questions to the Conifer Quarterly editor, Chris Glenn. He would love to hear from you!

How to Enter the 2026 ACS Photo Contest

2026 ACS Photo Contest
June 1, 2025 to August 15, 2025
Contact: Bob Iiames
Email: photocontest@conifersociety.org

Calling all conifer enthusiasts! Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or just enjoy capturing nature’s beauty, we want to see your photos of conifers.

First-, second-, and third-place winners in each category will be featured in the 2026 American Conifer Society Calendar. In addition, photos will be displayed at the 2026 ACS National Meeting.

Categories:

1. Portraits: All or part of a conifer.
   
2. Critters: Capture how wildlife and conifers meet in their natural habitat.
   
3. Landscapes: Show how conifers interact with their surroundings.
   
4. Seasons: How a conifer or conifers look in a particular season.

Minor photo editing, like cropping or light adjustments, is fine, but keep it natural. No heavy manipulation or added borders/text. By submitting your photos, you grant ACS the right to use your images in any of the newsletters, journals, or websites published by ACS or any of its Regions.

Rules:

• Must be a current ACS member. (Photos submitted by Reference Gardens must be taken by an ACS member, or an employee or volunteer of the Reference Garden.)
  
• Photos must be at least 300 dpi. (Tip: Set your camera options to the highest resolution and picture size possible.)
  
• Photos should be submitted in JPG format.
  
• Limit of 3 submissions per member per category.
  
• Digital photography only.
  
• Deadline is August 15, 2025.
  
• Email submissions to photocontest@conifersociety.org.
  
• The file name should include 3 pieces of information: category, name of conifer or location, and photographer’s full name. For example: “Portraits – Picea abies Perrys Gold – Jane Doe.jpg”.
  
• A panel will judge entries on originality, composition, technical excellence, overall impact, and artistic merit.
• All judging decisions are final.

Denise Gardner

Garrett Brown

Join us in congratulating the NewBroom Award winners for 2025, Denise Gardner and Garrett Brown. Both Denise and Garrett hail from GVSU (Grand Valley State University) in Michigan. Both have amazing projects within conifer as part of their areas of accomplishment and interest. 

Denise shared in her application the following “projects involving conifers and related genera—have shaped my perspective on environmental stewardship, sustainability, and community education. These experiences have influenced my goals and prepared me to contribute meaningfully to the field.”

Garrett also expressed his love of conifers in his application. “From the weevils hiding in pinecones to the towering White Pines that enrich our forests, every element of our environment has a role to play. I am excited to continue learning, sharing, and engaging with communities, ensuring that our relationships with nature remain vibrant, reciprocal, and deeply rooted in respect and understanding.”

Our two NewBrooms will be attending the Rock Island conference, and you are sure to meet them as they network, help out, and enjoy the programs to the max!

• Conifer Pests: This video covers common pests that can affect conifers and how to manage them.
  
  
• Show and Tell of Extensive Cone Collection: This video is a visual tour of Nick Baker's cone collection.
  
  
• A Forest of Your Own: This video explores the possibilities of starting a conifer collection or forest.
  
  
• Plant Health Problems Affecting Conifers: This video provides insights into the various health issues that can impact conifers.
  
  

These videos can be found by visiting the ACS YouTube channel.

We hope that you enjoy watching these videos and find them informative. Please feel free to share them with other conifer enthusiasts.

Hello, Everyone! 

I hope you are enjoying warming temperatures and longer days as we make our way quickly to spring. This newsletter covers momentous events like the closing of Bruce Appeldoorn’s amazing rare conifer nursery after 50 years, later this year. Read all about the dates of the planned closing so you can make sure to visit beforehand and wish Bruce well! There’s also an article about how far you can go with a bald cypress when it outgrows its space, as well as information on registering for the 2025 National Meeting, coming up June 19-21. I’m looking forward to it and to seeing all of you there! Meanwhile, take a look at our newsletter, and send any aspiring editors our way, since this is (was?) my last edition as editor.

Best to you all!
Sandy Horn
ACS Director but no longer Editor

Please send any inquiries or submissions to the Conifer Quarterly editor, Chris Glenn. He would love to hear from you.

Your mailed copy will be arriving soon if it hasn’t already unless you selected to receive it “digital only.” For information on updating your preferences for digital or paper copies, please view our FAQ. If you need to update your mailing address, you can find help in our FAQ.

Volunteer Opportunities with the American Conifer Society

As passionate members of the American Conifer Society, you already know the value of connecting with fellow enthusiasts and expanding your knowledge of these remarkable plants. We’re excited to present you with an opportunity to take your involvement to the next level through volunteering with the ACS!

Committee Involvement:

The heart of any organization lies within its committees, and the ACS is no exception. We have several committees in need of dedicated volunteers, including the Conifer Quarterly Advisory Committee, Conifer Database entry personnel, Marketing Committee, and Publicity Committee, as well as website and social media contributors. Your expertise and passion could greatly contribute to our success of these areas.  

Under the guidance of our Reference Garden Chair, volunteers have the chance to participate in the assessment and support of reference gardens—an invaluable resource for conifer enthusiasts worldwide.

Regional Leadership Opportunities:

Our regional officers, including Presidents, Vice Presidents, Directors, Secretaries, Newsletter Editors, and Treasurers, play a pivotal role in shaping the ACS at the grassroots level. If you're passionate about representing your region and advancing the ACS mission locally, consider volunteering for a leadership position.

If you have just retired or become an empty nester and are looking for a meaningful and fulfilling way to spend your time, put your skills to good use and support the ACS by becoming a volunteer.  Governed and run exclusively by volunteers, the ACS can only succeed if its members ensure its future through their talents and efforts. You can make an impact on the world of conifers by volunteering.  Here are only a few of fields where your talents and skills would be of use:
        • Financial/Accounting/Investments
        • Legal/Bylaws
        • Information Technology/Website development
        • Conifer Database
        • Content Creation/Editing
        • Social Media
        • Grant Writing
        • Promotion/Publicity/Marketing
        • Development
        • Strategic Planning/Leadership
        • Event Planning

Benefits of Volunteering:

By volunteering with the ACS, you not only contribute to the vitality of our society but also reap numerous personal rewards. From forging meaningful connections with fellow conifer enthusiasts to gaining firsthand knowledge about conifer cultivars, the benefits are boundless. Together, we keep the spirit of our society alive and thriving.

Support the ACS by contacting us at nationaloffice@conifersociety.org Join the team of volunteers that make the ACS work. Only with your help can we thrive!

Bloom's Best Perennials and Grasses by Adrian Bloom
Original Price: $72.50
SALE PRICE: $45.00 (includes US Shipping)

There are hundreds of perennials and grasses available to gardeners - how can they know whether or not they're making the right choice? In Bloom's Best Perennials and Grasses, Adrian Bloom distills his years of experience as a nurseryman and gardener into 250 reliable choices that are beautiful, easy to maintain, and provide year-round interest. Detailed descriptions feature information on growth, care, and design tips for use in gardens of all sizes.

Bloom shows the reader how to design and plant well-structured borders that feature perennials and grasses with a mix of other plants playing supporting roles. He also shares his trademark "river of plants" design style that dramatically features the beauty of a plant throughout its life.

Click here to purchase.

Foggy Bottom: A Garden to Share by Adrian Bloom
Price: $73.50 (includes US Shipping)

Foggy Bottom is a history, a love story, a dream fulfilled, a family story, a coffee table book with stunning images, a how-to manual, and a story of the courage to go on after losing a spouse. Oh yes, it also covers conifers, shrubs, perennials, and garden design.

The book has extensive, high-quality images. Some images have extensive explanatory captions, and many are stunning. Some photographs are displayed over two pages, making you feel you could step into the scene and walk around. The photography is amazing, with realistic detail.

Following the history and evolution of this world-famous garden was informative. It was almost a lifelong effort to create this garden from essentially the blank canvas of a meadow. One can only imagine the effort required first to create this garden. Then, one can appreciate the ongoing effort needed to manage a woody plant-focused garden, requiring constant challenges as the plants mature. I found his insights quite useful as we try to maintain our 50-year garden and the Harper Collection of Dwarf and Rare Conifers, where we volunteer. -Dennis Groh

Click here to purchase.

The Coniferite - Winter 2025

The Winter 2025 issue of the Central Region's newsletter, The Coniferite, is now available in the Central Region Newsletter Archive. Members, please sign in to access the archive.

Your mailed copy will be arriving soon if it hasn’t already unless you selected to receive it “digital only.” For assistance with updating your contact information or mailing address, please refer to our FAQ. The Digital-only Subscription option can be found in the Additional Information section of your profile (scroll down the page).

Your mailed copy will be arriving soon if it hasn’t already unless you selected to receive it “digital only.” For assistance with updating your contact information or mailing address, please refer to our FAQ. The Digital-only Subscription option can be found in the Additional Information section of your profile (scroll down the page).

🌟 Since 1983, ACS has been growing more than just trees—we’ve been growing communities, knowledge, and opportunities:

• Grants: Supporting public gardens, arboreta, and institutions in their conservation and propagation of conifers.
• Scholarships: Funding the next generation of experts in horticulture, forestry, and environmental sciences who share our passion for conifers.
• Events: From intimate garden tours to expansive online webinars, we bring people together to share joy, knowledge, and a love for conifers.
• Resources: Our Conifer Database and educational tools inspire professionals and enthusiasts to bring the beauty of conifers to life.

💚 Today, you can make a difference. Your donation empowers us to continue awarding grants, offering scholarships, hosting events, and providing free resources for conifer enthusiasts everywhere.

👉 Donate Now

P.S. Every contribution counts! Whether it’s $5 or $50, your support helps us plant seeds for the future. 🌲

🌟 Donate today and help us grow! 🌟

Together, we can keep the conifer love alive and thriving. Thank you for being part of our journey—and for your generosity on this special day of giving.

With heartfelt gratitude,
American Conifer Society

Announcing the Winners of the 2025 ACS Calendar Contest
by Bob Iiames and Karen Strider-Iiames

Congratulations to the winners of the ACS Calendar Contest! Their outstanding photos will be included in the 2025 ACS Photo Calendar, on sale now through Dec. 15. We want to thank the 21 ACS members who submitted 124 entries, shining a spotlight on conifers and their surroundings.

From national parks and canyons to Hawaii and France, ACS members were on the hunt for conifers in the perfect settings. A new category, Conifers and Critters, drew photos of a dragonfly, fawn, osprey, and even a snake, to name a few.

All the submitted photographs will be shown at the ACS National Meeting in Rock Island, IL in June 2025. You may also see the stunning photos on the website and publications by the ACS or any of its regions.

You can order your copy of the 2025 ACS Photo Calendar here!

Here are the winners by category:

Conifer Portraits

1st Place: Renaud Francois
Pinus koraiensis Baishan-Jardin des Baussottes, in Ferdrupt, France

2nd Place: Phil McCormick
Larch at Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati, OH

3rd Place: Robin Mann
Pinus heldreichii (leucodermis) ‘Indigo Eyes’

Conifers in Landscapes

1st Place: Marsha Senft
Rocky Mountain National Park, CO, by. 1st Place, Conifers in Landscapes

2nd Place: Christopher Sharpe
Olympics in Seattle through Deodar Cedar Landscape - Cedras deodara ‘MonKinn’

3rd Place: John Heston
Conifer garden mix, John Lyons conifer garden, Newbury, NH

Conifers and Critters

1st Place: Dennis Groh
Dragonfly on Oriental spruce at Longwood Garden

2nd Place: Michael Kates
Kates Garden, Great Blue Heron in front of Pinus densiflora Oculus-Draconis

3rd Place: Marsha Senft
Rocky Mountain National Park, CO

Conifers Through the Seasons

1st Place: Antonio Gonzalez
Burnt Mountain Glades, CO

2nd Place: David Preece
Abies concolor in Utah

3rd Place: Zenia Rene Lewis
Summer, Mequon, WI

Photos used on the cover were submitted by Phil McCormick, Glenn Eurick, Christopher Sharpe, Galen Kenyon, Dennis Groh, Robin Mann, Phillip Lehans, and Antonio Gonzalez.

Plant Details

• Purchases are limited to one of each selection per member except for Thuja occidentalis ‘Enlightened’. Because we are promoting the attainability of this unique arborvitae and have built a large inventory, members may at this time order an unlimited number.

• Each offer comes with a one year/one-time replacement guarantee should the plants fail to grow during the first year in their appropriate USDA zone.

• Accompanying each plant or a multiple order of ‘Enlightened’ will be a black botanic garden grade metal sign and stake that identifies the plant as a winner of the American Conifer Society’s annual award of “Collectors’ Conifer of the Year”.
  

Ordering and Shipping Details

• Orders will be filled in the order received.
• Please be advised that our inventory of ‘KG’ and ‘Sparkling Arrow’ is not as large as we had wanted, so ordering early could be advantageous.
• All orders must be received by February 1, 2025. Shipping is included in the cost and we can only ship within the continental United States. Plants will be shipped in early April 2025.

SHOP CCOY PLANTS NOW

CCOY 2025

Thuja occidentalis ‘Enlightened’: This amazing, chameleon acting cultivar of eastern arborvitae is a great, garden candidate for adding appealing, seasonal color changes on a graceful conical form. It is noticeably different from other yellow-colored arborvitae by having mint green foliage highlighted with a bright, frosting of platinum-cream that is most pronounced in a sunny location. As it goes into winter dormancy, it then transforms to a cream and caramel state with olive-green undertones. A typical growth rate is 8 to 12 inches per year. In 10 years, this attention demanding specimen may reach 12 feet high by 8 feet wide. It is very tolerant of heat and humidity and also very durable under the harshness of winter. It was just a 2 yr. old plant when planted in 2007 and was not damaged in the Polar Vortex winters of 2013 and 2014 in full sun. It also sustained no burn in the droughty, hottest summer of 2012. It performs well in USDA zones 3 through 7.

Pinus koraiensis ‘K G’: This very compact and dense witch’s broom of Korean pine has soft but firm, bluish-green needles that strike out from around the stem. Interestingly, there are often shorter tufts of needles tucked in around the end of the stem where the buds are held. Gary Gee of Gee Farms in Stockbridge, Michigan found it as a mutation on a Korean pine selection named ‘Winton’. At a slow growth rate of 1 to 3 inches a year, this charming tough garden gem may only be 1.5 ft. high and 2 feet wide. A sunny, well drained site will provide for peak performance. Because of its very tight structure, dead needles will eventually accumulate in the interior of this diminutive specimen. Consequently, for better ornamental appearance and for healthier air circulation, a gentle grooming of such debris is an important responsibility for appreciating this garden treasure. It is rated for USDA zones 3 through 8.

Cupressus nootkatensis ‘Sparkling Arrow’: This very narrow, upright, variegated selection of Nootka cypress has extremely pendulous, secondary branchlets that makes it a most interesting, gracefully weeping, dramatic plant. As for sparkle in a setting, the medium green foliage is generously covered with random splashes of creamy white to yellowish arrays of bright color that range from localized blotches to that of long sprays. The strong upward growth can be 12 inches a year. After 10 years, a happy ‘Sparkling Arrow’ can easily measure 15 feet tall and 3 feet wide. It is rated for USDA zones 4 through 8. A sunny well drained site that is not subject to prolonged dry periods is optimum for a vigorous looking specimen in a more northerly climate. In hotter more southern climates, some shade will aid in preventing the variegation from burning at times, especially until the tree becomes well established. This cultivar was found in 2001 by Talon Buchholz of Buchholz Nursery in Gaston, Oregon as a sport on ‘Green Arrow’ Nootka cypress. 

Abies koreana ‘Kouhout’s Ice Breaker’: This dwarf, stand out of a silvery-white witch’s broom of Korean fir was originally offered for CCOY 2014. Jorg Kohout of Elstra, Germany is noted for discovering it on a ‘Horstman’s Silberlocke’ Korean fir. It has intensely recurved needles that consequently expose their bright, shimmering undersides. As young plants, they are generally globose with their stubby, radial branches. Over time and without some judicial pruning, they tend to develop a leader and evolve into flashy, handsome, dense, squat pyramidal shapes. In most areas, typical growth rates are 1 to 3 inches a year. In 10 years, a specimen is often around 2 feet high and wide if a central leader is not involved. It is rated for USDA zones 4 through 7. In cooler zones, a sunny well-drained site brings out the best show for this extraordinary garden accent. In warmer zones, partial shade can enhance better performance, especially with a site susceptible to an unrelenting sun and hot, humid nights.  For such southerly climates, it is recognized that Korean fir performs much better if it is grafted onto Japanese fir (Abies firma) which we have as an option, Otherwise, our plants are grafted onto either Turkish fir (Abies bornmuelleriana) or Nordman fir (Abies nordmanniana).

May your conifer passion be assuaged with these garden treasures that flaunt their stuff with seasonal change, entertain with fascinating form and structure, and draw you in with appealing texture and color. Life is short, indulge and savor!

The Coniferite - Fall 2024

The Fall 2024 issue of the Central Region's newsletter, The Coniferite, is now available in the Central Region Newsletter Archive. Members, please sign in to access the archive.

Highlights

• 2025 ACS National Meeting: Scheduled to be held in the Quad Cities.
• Call for Nominations: Seeking candidates for Central Region officers.
• Garden Profile: Featuring Tim and Julie Karl’s garden.
• And more!

Your mailed copy will be arriving soon if it hasn’t already, unless you opted for the “digital only” version. For information on updating your preferences for digital or paper copies, please view our FAQ. If you need to update your mailing address, you can find help in our FAQ.

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

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Check out this week's video reels featuring Kristin Prommel, Superintendent of Horticulture at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum, demonstrating tips on fall rose care.

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBHE7JZqGRw/
• Facebook: https://fb.watch/vexPjjUgv2/
  
  

2024 TREE SYMPOSIUM

Saturday, November 2 - 8:30 AM

In person at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum

We have five great speakers lined up to present at this year's Tree Symposium, following is a focus on two of them and their presentations:

Richard Buckley, The Trouble with Beech: Beech Leaf Disease

If it's not one thing, it's another! Invasive insect pests and diseases have wreaked havoc on ash, elm, chestnut, hemlock, and many others, wiping some of them almost completely from American landscapes and forests. The recent emergence of a new nematode disease in Beech has the attention of all green industry professionals. This one hour session will cover everything we currently know about Beech Leaf Disease. Other diseases and insect pests of Beech will be included. Emphasis will be on proper identification, scouting and monitoring techniques, and integrated control strategies that include all cultural, biological, and chemical controls.

Richard Buckley is the Director of Rutgers Plant Diagnostic Lab. He received his BS in Entomology and Plant Pathology from the University of Delaware and an MS in Turfgrass Pathology from Rutgers that led to his current position. In addition to his responsibilities as Director of the Lab, Mr. Buckley is an instructor in Rutgers Professional Golf Turf Management School and teaches courses in diseases and insect pests of turfgrass and ornamental plants. He is also a frequent lecturer and invited speaker on disease and insect pest problems in turf and ornamentals, plant problem solving and disease and pest management techniques.

Ted Hildebrant, Grafting Methods for Tree Propagation

Master grafter Ted Hildebrant will present an overview of grafting methods and how they relate to the propagation of trees. The presentation will include a brief description of some of the more common methods of tree propagation with a focus on grafting and why it can be the method of choice. A live grafting demonstration will also be given along with a question and answer period.

Ted Hildebrant is a third-generation nurseryman and propagator, who, with his life partner Elly Keyel, owns and operates Coldwater Pond Nursery, a specialty woody plant propagation nursery in Phelps, New York. Ted enjoys plant propagation of all types and can be found periodically teaching woody plant propagation to both professionals and hobby gardeners as well as consulting for new and established nurseries. Coldwater Pond Nursery specializes in unique and rare nursery stock that is offered to gardeners, nurseries, and garden centers throughout the eastern United States. Ted and Elly reside on their nursery and farm with their two cats and far too many deer, groundhogs, voles and rabbits.

Attendees will have the opportunity to shop at the Symposium for unusual small conifers from Ted's diverse collection.

For information on the other speakers and to register, please click here to go to our Events page.

Here’s a sneak peek from the review by Dennis Groh with photos by Adrian Bloom:

“Adrian has authored several books, and his experience was always slightly disappointing as the publisher always had too much control over the finished product. Not this time, as he decided to assume the role of publisher and did it his way, and it shows. The finished product is a tour de force that tells many different stories, all of which are well done.”

📖 Read the full review here.

🛒 Purchase the book here.

Happy reading! 🌿✨

Date and Time
Saturday, October 5th
2:00 PM

Location
Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum, 
1465 Brush Hill Road
Milton, MA 02186
617-333-0924

Adrian Bloom has managed to fit a book signing session into his brief and busy schedule at the Wakefield Arboretum. For information about his highly acclaimed book, check out Adrian’s own website www.foggybottomgarden.co.uk. Postage from the UK is a whopping £35, which, of course, you will save if you come to Wakefield where you can purchase your very own book and have Adrian sign your copy too!

The arboretum is also hosting the NAOM Arborists tree climbing championships that day so visitors can observe the climbers competing for the top prize. No registration is necessary. We hope to see you there!

Price: $73.50 includes U.S. shipping

Purchase here

📖 Bloom’s Best Perennials and Grasses: Discover over 60 essential plants and 400 additional choices for year-round garden beauty. Adrian Bloom shares his expert advice and favorite plant combinations, all illustrated by top garden photographer Richard Bloom.

Price: $72.50 includes U.S. shipping

Purchase here

Don’t miss out on these must-have additions to your gardening library. Order now and get a head start on your holiday shopping! 🌸📚