Spring 2016

AGAVE GARDEN NEWSLETTER # 6

 

Welcome to the Sixth 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.

 

á       Mr. Pete Martin

 

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.

 

 

The Annual Flower and Garden Show was held on March 19th in the presence of the Governor General, Dr. Sir Rodney Williams, Patron of the Society.    There were over 35 enthusiastic horticultural-related participants and more than 600 visitors.   

The Show raised the impressive sum of EC$15,600.  

We extend special thank you to all who gave their time and expertise in particular the Judges of the show headed up by Mrs. Edith ÒSnookieÓ Oladele.

 

 

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Agave Gardens Flower and Garden Show 2016

The best in show winner Mrs. Marcia English

 

DEVELOPMENTS AT AGAVE GARDEN, Friars Hill, The Green House

 

Our Green House, which was opened just in time for the show and housed the Plant competition.

 

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

 This development will help the Society's aim to increase awareness and interest in horticulture and agriculture in Antigua and Barbuda by offering a variety of training seminars.   

 

       

The Green House

 

 

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.

 

 

We are pleased to report that the in house little botanical shop is well stocked with a variety of logo items and all things botanical, including a reading library. 

 

 Botanical Gift shop.

 

     

 

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 "FriendÓ 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. JohnÕs 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 ÔFriends Newsletter should be sent to: 

Edna Fortescue   ftcarib@candw.ag