Long Island Horticultural Society
colorful flowers
CONGRATULATIONS TO PETER COUCHMAN,
OUR 2009 SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

At our 75th anniversary celebration meeting on June 24th, Peter was awarded a $2000 scholarship to pursue his study of horticulture at the New York Botanical Garden's School of Professional Horticulture.

Cathy Bird
CONGRATULATIONS TO CATHY BIRD

Cathy won her first best in show at the NY Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society's flower show for her deciduous azalea, "Arneson's Gem'!


GIVEAWAYS!

Sage plants and maples are now being offered by members but you have to join our blog to take advantage of these offers. Just click on "BLOG" in the menu at the bottom of this page and follow the instructions. Don't be intimidated; on our blog you can take advantage of free plants and information. And if you have plants to give away or information to offer, LIHS's blog is a great way to share. Try it now! New info posted on Thursday, May 14th.

HAVE YOU GOT A LAPTOP TO DONATE?

We are looking to obtain a laptop computer to be used for our guest speakers' presentations. The minimum hardware specifications are: a Pentium processor, disk drive, CD drive, and USB ports. The operating system should be Microsoft XP or newer. If you have a laptop that you would like to donate, please contact Don Houser to let him know its specifications.

INVITE US TO YOUR GARDEN

Help plan an exciting line-up of events this season. Please think about inviting us to view your garden. This provides an enjoyable day for your visitors and gives them ideas for their own gardens. If you are interesting in opening your garden to other LIHS members, please contact Barbara Levine, our trip coordinator.

NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH

7:00pm: Panel of Experts, To be announced
Horticulture Q&A

8:00pm: Richard Weir, Horticulturist, Lecturer, Professor
Spring Blooming Bulbs

OUR FOOD DRIVE HAS BEEN SO SUCCESSFUL THAT WE HAVE DECIDED TO CONTINUE IT

During the first few months of this year, the Long Island Horticultural Society donated 803 pounds of food to the Harry Chapin Food Bank. We are fortunate that we are able to be of help during these difficult economic times. Please make it a part of your LIHS meeting routine to bring non-perishable food.

GIFT MEMBERSHIPS TO THE LONG ISLAND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY ARE AVAILABLE!

Please see our Membership page for details.

Discounts for LIHS Members

LIHS members receive a 10% discount at Main Street Nursery, 475 W. Main St, Huntington (631-549-4515) and at Paul’s Nursery, 841 Pulaski Rd., Greenlawn (631-261-1148.) Just show your LIHS membership card for your discount.