THE EMERALD CHAPTER
of the North American Rock Garden Society
invites you
to Western Winter Study Weekend
March 5-7, 2004
Valley River Inn, Eugene, Oregon
Braving the Elements

FEATURED SPEAKERS
Panayoti Kelaidis, Denver, Colorado “The Rock Garden as a Laboratory” and “Old Friends” Often dubbed the Guru of rock gardening in North America, Panayoti is the recipient of many awards including the Wherry, LePiniec and Award of Merit from NARGS, and Award of Excellence from the Garden Clubs of America. As Curator of Plant Collections at Denver Botanic Garden, he has built the Rock Alpine Garden into a showcase. Panayoti has collected plants on several continents and introduced them widely to American horticulture through the PlantSelect Program. Gwen Kelaidis, Denver, Colorado “Living with a Rock Gardener” Editor of Rock Garden Quarterly from 1990–2000, Gwen is a botanist and garden designer whose taste for “buns and cushions” is legendary. A much sought-after speaker, Gwen’s return to WWSW after many years’ absence will be a treat
John Lonsdale, Exton, Pennsylvania “Choice Bulbs” and “Pushing the Limits—Growing Challenging Plants in the Open Garden” Note to on-line viewers, be sure to visit John's garden page. Edgewood, the Lonsdale garden John, a highly successful grower of alpines (primarily Androsace, Dionysia, Primula, Saxifraga and hardy bulbs) under glass, received the AGS Gold Medal in 1995. He then moved from England to Pennsylvania, where he began work on “Edgewood”, 1.5 acres of woodland, sunny slopes and sand beds, where he now grows an incredible range of alpine bulbs, daphnes and wood-landers, including hardy orchids. Almost all are grown in the open, with summer cover provided only to a few highly moisture-sensitive plants such as Oncocyclus and certain Juno Iris.
Art Kruckeberg, Seattle, Washington “Plants Grow by Geological Consent” Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington, Art has had a long career in plant ecology, concentrating on plants growing on serpentine soils. This has intertwined with his lifelong interests in horticulture and conserva-tion. He is a recipient of the NARGS Wherry Award and chaired the Northwest Chapter. Hi s books include the invaluable Gardening with Native Plants in the Pacific Northwest, Natural History of Puget Sound Country, and the recently published Geology and Plant Life. With his late wife Maureen, Art created a 4-acre garden and arboretum, now the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden. R ock gardeners, wherever they live, strive to grow plants from all continents and all temperate-zone habitats. Most rock plants are wildlings, often with spe-cial habitats or narrow ranges, and success in growing them starts with an understanding of their adaptations.
Oregon Speakers
David Mason, McMinnville, “Evolutionary Adaptability—from Wilderness to the Garden” David grew up in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, and received his RHS diploma at Wisley. After a stint at Wakehurst, he managed Longstock Water Garden in Hampshire, where he co-authored The Complete Book of the Water Garden. In 1994 he and his wife Susie started Hedgerows Nursery, which currently lists over 1000 varieties of plants, many from English sources. David Hale, Portland, “From the Top Down” A retired physician and inveterate world traveler, David is the author of “The Botanical Traveler” series in Rock Garden Quarterly and an expert on South American alpines. David and his wife Donna grow a wide range of alpines, many from their own seed collections. They garden both in Portland and at the nearly frost-f ree Oregon coast.
Ernie & Marietta O’Byrne, Eugene “Garden Niches: from Woodland to Desert” Ernie and Marietta are proprietors of Northwest Garden Nursery. Their large, exquisite garden contains thou-sands of species from alpines to specimen conifers and is frequently pictured in national garden publications such as Horticulture, Sunset, Martha Stewart Living, and Fine Gardening. Marietta has also written for several of those publications. Ernie has held many NARGS offices including Book Service manager, board member, member of the Executive Committee and chapter chair.
Loren Russell, Corvallis “The Element of Desire: Beauty, Botany and Philosophy” Currently NARGS Recording Secretary, Loren has written several articles in Rock Garden Quarterly and contributed chapters to the NARGS books North American Bulbs and Rock Garden Design and Construction. He was a NARGS National Speaker in 2001 and led the 2003 NARGS Expedition to northeast Oregon.
Tanya Harvey, Fall Creek "Adaptations of Oregon Native Plants". Tanya is an artist and photographer. Her paintings graced the covers of the 2002 issues of Rock Garden Quarterly and her photographs have appeared in RGQ and the AGS Bulletin. She is the current editor of the Native Plant Society of Oregon’s Bulletin. When not in her garden she can usually be found roaming the Cascades in search of interesting plants and wildlife.

Join us for the 2004 Western Winter Study Weekend in Eugene to learn how rock plants “brave the elements,” and how our experts apply this ecological knowledge in their gardens.

Friday, March 5
10:00 - 4:00 pm Open Garden Visits
2:00 - 5:00 pm Registration
2:00 pm NARGS Board Meeting
4:00 - 6:00 pm Plant/Art/Book Sales
6:30 pm Buffet Dinner (optional)
7:45 pm 2 Speakers
9:30 - 10:00 pm Plant/Art/Book Sales

Saturday, March 6
6:30 - 8:00 am Breakfast
7:00 - 8:00 am Plant/Art/Book Sales
8:15 - 10:00 am 2 Speakers
10:00 - 10:30 am Coffee break
10:30 - 12:15 pm 2 Speakers
12:15 - 1:45 pm Lunch (on your own)
1:45 - 2:30 pm Speaker
2:30 - 3:30 pm Panel/Workshops
3:30 - 6:00 pm Plant/Art/Book Sales
7:00 pm Banquet
8:15 pm Announcements and Awards
8:30 - 9:30 pm Featured Speaker
9:30 - 10:00 pm Plant/Art/Book Sales

Sunday, March 7
6:30 - 8:15 am Breakfast
6:30 - 8:15 am Phytosanitary Inspection
7:00 - 8:15 am Plant/Art/Book Sales
8:30 - 10:15 am 2 Speakers
10:15 - 10:45 am Coffee break
10:45 - 11:30 pm Speaker
10:00 - 12:00 pm Checkout
11:30 am Announcements
1:00 - 5:00 pm Open Garden Visits

Monday, March 8
10:00 - 4:00 pm Open Garden Visits

PANEL & WORKSHOPS
The Saturday afternoon breakout session will include a panel discussion and two workshops. Sign up for one of the three activities on the Registration Form.
Plants, Soils and Geology Panel ~ Art Kruckeberg, Gwen Kelaidis and others will discuss soils and growing plants, and answer such questions as: What do garden-ers learn when they study a plant in the wild? Does soil pH really matter? Bring your own burning questions.
Garden Writing ~ Bring questions, samples, and project proposals for discussion, answers and insight from Jane McGary, an experienced book and periodical editor and editor of the Rock Garden Quarterly.
Digital Photography ~ Tanya Harvey will give tips and answer questions about using digital cameras for those just getting started or thinking of making the switch.
SALES: Plant Sale The following vendors are expected to participate:
Beaver Creek Greenhouses,
Berry Botanic Garden,
Bovees Nursery,
Hansen Nursery,
Hedgerows Nursery,
Mt. Tahoma Nursery,
Northwest Garden Nursery.
Book Sale and Art Display and Sale
The NARGS bookstore will be offering a wide selection of rock gardening books, most at 20% off list price. Timber Press will also be bringing many gardening books at a discount. An Art Display and Sale will be held concurrently with the Plant and Book Sales. For more information contact Julie Berner at 541-484-9220.
HOTEL INFORMATION Valley River Inn, Eugene Eugene’s premier hotel, on the Willamette River 800-543-8266, Single or double from $99.00 per night (+10.5% tax). Upgrade rooms also discounted for conference. Make your reservation now! Conference rates are available through February 8. Please ask for ‘NARGS room block.’ Free parking and airport van. OREGON SPEAKERS

Non-Acrobat, printer friendly, registration form.

THE EMERALD CHAPTER
of the North American Rock Garden Society
invites you
to Western Winter Study Weekend
March 5-7, 2004
Valley River Inn, Eugene, Oregon
Braving the Elements

Workshops Participants may attend either the panel or one of the two workshops. Space will be limited for the workshops. Registrant #1 (circle your choice) Plants, Soils and Geology Panel, Garden Writing, Digital Photography

#2 (circle your choice) Plants, Soils and Geology Panel, Garden Writing, Digital Photography

REGISTRATION FORM please print name as it is to appear on badge
name #1 _______________________________________________
name #2 _______________________________________________
address ________________________________________________
city, state, zip____________________________________________
home phone ____________________________________________
e-mail _________________________________________________
Are you a member of NARGS? (circle one) yes no
If not, you may join NARGS. Add $25 per family below*
Registration Fee includes Saturday and Sunday breakfast and Saturday banquet
Received by 1/10/04 $138.00 each $__________
After 1/10/04 $150.00 each $__________
Optional Friday Buffet Dinner $28.00 each $__________
*NARGS Membership (not required) $25.00 $__________
TOTAL Enclosed $__________
Circle your Saturday banquet meal choice here:
Registrant #1 salmon pork loin vegetarian
Registrant #2 salmon pork loin vegetarian
Special dietary needs? ______________________________

Please make checks payable to Emerald Chapter, NARGS
Check or money order in US dollars only.
Cancellation fee of $50 will be charged after 2/15/04.
Mail this form to:

Melody Clarkson, Registrar
86083 Cherokee Drive,
Eugene, Oregon 97402
541-334-6883,
Registration packets will be mailed after 1/15/04.