Hi all,
Our next meeting is Saturday 10/12/2024 10 am at Volunteer Park Conservatory.
This meeting will be important to attend – we will be planning for our 77th annual chrysanthemum show at Volunteer Park Conservatory.
In October the focus is on finishing the blooms, preparing them for transport to the show and the grooming and presentation of the blooms for the show. There are a lot of details in successfully finishing the blooms including care and feeding, sheltering, ventilation, temperature, and; insect and fungal control. Take a look at the October cultural notes about for successful strategies to finish your blooms.
SOME IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
Supplies available at the meeting:
M&R Mix
Plant Tags
Mid Season Fertilizer (20-10-20)
Late Season Fertilizer (4-18-38)
Bloom Support stakes
twist ems
B9
Bonide Systemic
If you ordered ECA apparel your item(s) will be available for pick up and payment at the October meeting.
Our social media team has been making significant progress on our social media presence. You can check our Facebook page (ECA Mum Club) or Instagram #eca_mumclub #chrysanthemum #flowers #flowerstagram #gardening #showflowers #seattle #seattle #showflowers #flowerstagram #pnw
Important 2024 ECA Calendar Dates:
Saturday, October 12, 2024 10 am – Noon – Cultural discussion focus – Finishing Blooms and Show preparations
2024 SHOW DATES Thursday, October 31, 2024 – Show set up and flower entry
November 1st – 3rd, 2024 – Evergreen Chrysanthemum Association 77th annual chrysanthemum show at Volunteer Park
Saturday, November 16, 2024
ECA 77th ANNUAL APPRECIATION AND AWARDS BANQUET – 3 pm – 6 pm
MIZUKI BUFFET, 17950 South Center Parkway
Tukwila, WA 98188
Saturday, December 14, 2024 10 am – Noon – Cultural discussion focus – Caring for your plant stools
Hope to see you at our meeting on Saturday.
Happy Gardening!
