October 2023 Newsletter

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.

2023 Upcoming Calendar Events:
Saturday, October 14, 2023 – 10am – Noon – Evergreen Chrysanthemum Association monthly meeting
Friday – Sunday, October 27th – 29th, 2023 – Evergreen Chrysanthemum Association 76th annual chrysanthemum show at Volunteer Park Conservatory.
Thursday, October 26th between 9 am and 2 pm show – Show setup, bloom entry and staging
Saturday, November 11, 2023 – Evergreen Chrysanthemum Association Appreciation and Awards Banquet at Mizuki Buffet 17950 Southcenter parkway  Tukwila, Wa 98188.  If you are planning to attend please text Sue Joyner at 360-303-8284 with the number in your party.

ECA 76th ANNUAL APPRECIATION AND AWARDS BANQUET

Saturday November 11, 2023 at 3 pm – 6 pm

MIZUKI BUFFET
17950 SouthCenter Parkway
Tukwila, WA 98188
Dinner for ECA members is complementary
Non Members – $30
Alcoholic beverages are not covered by ECA
Call or text  360-303-8284 to sign up for the banquet.
The banquet consists of dinner and a short program.
Please Include the number in your party planning to attend.
Also  please plan to bring some of your late blooms to the banquet.
Its another opportunity to share and see what we’ve been growing all year.
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