The Brookside Gardens Chapter was the founding chapter of the Azalea Society of America. Its long association with Brookside Gardens, one of the premier public gardens and horticultural research centers in the US, dates from the first chapter meeting at the Stadler House in June 1979. The Brookside Gardens chapter primarily draws its members from the Maryland suburbs of Washington DC, with a wide range of experience in azalea culture, propagation, use in the landscape, and history.

The Chapter meets several times a year and hosts or participates in a variety of local events throughout the year. Whether you are a newcomer to the glorious world of azaleas or a seasoned professional, you will find a hearty welcome from your fellow azaleaphiles in the Brookside Gardens chapter!

February 7 2 pm	Chapter Meeting	Brookside Gardens Education Ctr. Wheaton, MD	Speaker: Jim Dronenburg Topic: Growing Things That Aren't Supposed To Grow Here
April 11 2 pm	Chapter Meeting	Brookside Gardens Education Ctr. Wheaton, MD	Speaker: Courtland Lee Topic: Classic Glenn Dales And Other Good Growers For The Washington Area
Setup: April 30, 9am-noon Entries: April 30, noon-4pm Show: May 1, 1pm-5pm Show: May 2, 9am-4pm	31th Annual Azalea Show	Brookside Gardens Wheaton, MD	Contact: Bill Miller
May 8 8 am-noon	Annual Chapter Azalea Sale	Tilden School North Bethesda, MD	Contact: Debbie White
May 15 9 am-2:30pm	Annual Chapter Azalea Sale	Brookside Gardens Education Ctr. Wheaton, MD	Contact: Debbie White
June 6 4pm-7pm	Chapter Picnic	hosted by Bobbi and Jim Mc Ceney Laurel, MD	RSVP by June 1: Bobbi McCeney
September 19 11 am-2:30pm preview 10:30am	Annual Chapter Azalea Auction	Brookside Gardens Education Ctr. Wheaton, MD	Contact: Bill Miller
October 10 2 pm	Chapter Meeting	Brookside Gardens Education Ctr. Wheaton, MD	Speaker: TBD Topic: TBD
December 5 2 pm	Chapter Meeting	Brookside Gardens Education Ctr. Wheaton, MD	Speaker: TBD Topic: TBD

Meetings are generally held in the Adult Classroom (note: April meeting will be in the Library) at the Brookside Gardens; Education Center at 2 pm.

Directions from 495:
Georgia Avenue exit take Georgia Avenue north to Randolph Road in Wheaton, MD. Turn right on Randolph and proceed to the second traffic light, Glenallan Avenue. Turn right on Glenallan and follow the signs to the Brookside Gardens Education Center.

Plant auctions and sales include species, evergreen, deciduous, and native azaleas, all locally grown with many varieties not found at nurseries; also companion plants, small trees, shrubs, and perennials. For more information on sales contact Debbie White (301-831-9164).

President	Bill Miller
Vice President	Mary Rutley
Secretary	Roberta Hagen
Treasurer	Jim McCeney

Auction	Bill Miller
Flower Show	Bill Miller
Plant Sales	Judy Karpen, Debbie White
Publicity	Debbie White

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Updated 22 January 2010