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The organization

The Long Island Horticultural Society is a non-profit organization that helps people learn about gardening. Meetings are held about nine times per year, on Sunday afternoons in the winter and Wednesday evenings in spring and fall (no meetings during the summer). At each meeting a knowledgeable speaker presents a program on some topic of interest to gardeners. There is also an education presentation prior to the main speaker. Topics for both have included:

  • Native Plants
  • Garden Design
  • Herbs
  • Tropical Plants in the Garden
  • Sanctuary Gardening for the Soul
  • Edible Flowers
  • Country Gardens
  • Gardens of China
  • Container Gardening
  • Hostas
  • Daylilies
  • Choosing Plant Combinations
  • Fragrance: The Story of Aromatic Plants
  • Gardening Fun with Kids
  • And many more.

    • Long Island Horticultural Society, Inc.

    2001 Meeting Dates, Speakers & Topics

    Wednesday
    June 27
    8:00 PM    		 David A. Van Tassel Hostas for Long Island Gardens
    Tuesday
    September ??
    8:00PM    		 Deborah Van Bourgondien,
    "The Bulb Lady", Author, Lecturer    		 Best Bulbs
    Sunday
    October 28
    2:00 PM    		 Vincent Simeone
    Assistant Director,
      Planting Fields Arboretum
    Lecturer    		 Plants for Fall & Winter Interest
    Sunday
    November 25
    2:00 PM    		 Stephan Dougherty
    Garden Designer, Lecturer    		 Designing Your Garden
    Sunday
    December 16
    2:00 PM    		 Distinguished Panel of Experts Gardening on Long Island

    Monthly Meetings

    Each meeting also features a Plant Competition, a Raffle, and often, a small plant sale. It always has many friendly people who want to share their gardening experiences. The meetings are held at Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay, Long Island.

    EASTBOUND(From NYC, Queens, Western Nassau)
     LI Expwy. To Exit 39 North(Glen Cove Rd.)
    North on Glen Cove Rd. to 25A
    Turn Left onto Wolver Hollow Rd.
    (Police booth on corner)
    At end, turn right onChicken Valley Rd.
    Right turn onto Planting Fields Rd
    Entrance to Arb. About 1 mile on Right

    WESTBOUND (From Suffolk or E. Nassau)
     LI Expwy. To Exit 41N (Rt 106/107)
    North on Rt 106 to Route 25A
    Left turn onto Route 25A
    First Right Turn onto Mill River Rd.
    Go North about 2 miles, then left onto Glen Cove Road
    Left turn onto Planting Fields Rd.
    Left turn into Arboretum entrance

    For information and directions call 1-516-624-0276 or www.plantingfields.org. Admission to the grounds is free for our meetings.

    Meeting Details

    Meetings are held in the Burns Horticultural Center at Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay. Most meetings also feature an education program beginning one hour before the times stated above. Admission for non-members is $5, payable at the door. Everyone is welcome.

    More Information

    Exact titles to be determined by speakers. All speakers and dates subject to change. Check monthly newsletter for latest information. Education lectures start at 7:00 pm, contact Bob Kriegel for more information. ?-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LIHS MEMBERSHIP COUPON ___ I want to join/renew. Here is my check for $20 dues per calendar year, plus ___ gift memberships at $20 @ (attach separate sheet for others) NAME: (1) _____________________________________________________ (2) ______________________________________________________ ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ PHONE: ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________

    Please make check payable to LIHS. BRING coupon and check to next meeting or MAIL to: Ms. Lynn Thomson, Membership Secretary, Long Island Horticultural Society, 21 Fruitwood Lane, Commack, NY 11725. 3/01
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