SUMMER 2016

AGAVE GARDEN NEWSLETTER #7

Welcome to the seventh Newsletter to the Friends of the Agave Garden.

We are very pleased to welcome new Friends to our Agave Garden project and to see that the appeal of this unique Garden extends beyond our shores.

Welcome new friend.

· Mrs. Daphne Davis (repeat contributor)

Application Information to become a Friend to the Agave Gardens is given at the end of the Newsletter. COME AND JOIN US!

The Antigua and Barbuda Horticultural Society plans events throughout the year and we hope that some of the Friends will be here to participate in them.

We are pleased to update our wonderful new greenhouse, which is an integral part of our gardens,

The Society is also pleased to introduce the first "Green House" Seminars

Floral Arrangement Course

 October 5th, l2th, l9th and 26th and 2nd November, 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm.      

Cost for five sessions:  EC$130.00
Individual Sessions EC$35.00 each.     For further information contact Mrs.: Theresa Gregory: at 463 2644 or tgsilia@gmail.com or www.antiguahorticulture .com to register

Backyard Gardening

November 5th, l2th and l9th November, l0.00 am to l2.30 pm.     Cost for each session:  Members: EC$10.00, Non-Members:  EC$15.00
Part two of this course will be offered in January.

The general public is invited to attend these exciting events to be held at the Agave Gardens.
For more information call 725-5507 and visit the website: www.antiguahorticulure.com <http://www.antiguahorticulure.com>

Green House/Shade House

We are delighted to see that it is already well-stocked with our collections of Agave’s aloes, cactus, succulents, Frangipani, Oleander, bromeliads and lignum vitae, with a special seasonal display of “Snow on the Mountain”.   Plants are available for display and sale.

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Garden Services Data Base

We have now established a Garden Services Database that covers many aspects of horticulture and is already proving popular and effective.
For further information www.antiguahorticulture.com

For example: Do you need available gardening personnel?   Are you experiencing tree or plant problems?  This service is complimentary.

The Agave Garden has two major events a year.    First there is the Annual Flower Show that was held in April 20l6 and was enjoyed by a great crowd.
Take note of the 20l7 Flower Show will be held on Saturday, 8th April.      The 20l7 Show will be bigger and better than ever!  Not to be missed.

Take advantage of the Flower Arranging Session so that your chances of being best in Show are enhanced.     Start thinking well ahead of the plants you wish to enter, and get cracking early.

The Agave Garden second event is to be held on Saturday, 3rd December under the patronage of His Excellency the Governor General,
 Sir Rodney Williams, The Agave “Sunset Social” will invite you to get into the Christmas spirit with wonderful events.    These include plant stalls with a variety of flowering Christmas plants seasonal food stalls, local seasonal drinks, a special auction, and affordable gifts with gift-wrapping from the Agave shop.
A highlight will be the very magnificent Vitus entertainment.   Enjoy an early Merry Christmas time from 2.30 pm to 6.00 pm

The Gardens

Our gardens are being developed in spite of the fact that we have had a devastating three-year drought, on the island; our aim is to plant water wise plants.

Our first collection is the Aloe Garden, then the Desert Rose garden.

We also invite members to host a garden.

Donor Corner

Our wish list (listed in US$)

Plants, Agave, and Aloe collections Bougainvilleas, Trees US$ 2500

Garden Seating Ornamental Concrete US$ 1500

1 dozen chairs US$120

6 table US $1384.00

Slide projector $ 1132.00

Expansion of the patio US$6500.00

We thank you all our generous supporters

FRIENDS OF AGAVE GARDEN

Application Information to become a Friend to the Agave Gardens is given at the end of the Newsletter. COME AND JOIN US!

The Society is also making an impact on horticultural education with informative workshops, garden visits and educational programs at its monthly meetings.    These bring together like-minded members of the community who wish to join together for the development of horticulture in Antigua.   The general public is invited to attend these exciting events for which there will be a registration fee - members EC$10: non-members EC$15.

A database is being developed of garden services.   If you can provide any related service, please register with the Society.

For more information call 725-5507.      Visit website:   www.antiguahorticulture.com

We look forward to your participation in the activities of The Antigua and Barbuda Horticultural Society

We aim to attract more Friends who wish to participate in this venture, even though they are not here all the time and cannot be "hands-on".

Members are urged to invite visiting friends and family to join with us to make the Agave Garden a great botanical garden for Antigua and Barbuda.       We hope that tourists will also have a stake in our land by becoming an involved Friend.

To become a "Friend” there is a suggested range of annual membership

Subscription fees as follows: Donate on line info@antiguahorticulture.com or send checks to Antigua Horticultural Society. P.O. Box W212, St. John’s Antigua WI

Corporate: $1000.00

Family: $350.00

Individual: $200.00

Child under l5: $25.00

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Or telephone 268 725 5507 Please join us!

The Agave Garden is developing to display the flowers; plants, medicinal herbs, trees and landscape of Antigua with a West Indian style Agave Centre.  The Garden will offer a serene escape from busy lives and an opportunity to become more aware of the natural beauty of Antigua.

 Join with us to complete this exciting venture.    

Antigua Barbuda Horticultural Society Spring 2016, publishes this Newsletter

Comments and information for inclusion in the next ‘Friends Newsletter should be sent to:

Edna Fortescue ftcarib@candw.ag