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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1999
Page
16
Berrywine Plantations and Linganore in Mount Airy host a two day strawberry wine festival from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday May 22 23. The event includes two country bands arts and crafts food free wine glasses guided winery tours wine tasting and carriage rides. For more information call 410 795 6432 or 301 831 5889.
Brookside Gardens at 1500 Glenallan Ave Wheaton schedules June programs. Nick Weber discusses roses June 2 7 to 830 pm in the visitor center adult classroom. there is a 10 dollar fee. Visitors may meet director David Vismara June 3 and June 5 from 930 to 11 am and walk the gardens.
Brookside Gardens Conservatory at 1500 Glenallan Avenue Wheaton hosts a daily sculpture show from 0 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sunday July 4. Regional sculptors display diverse media amid abundant summertime flora. For information call 301 949 8230.
Sponsors are still needed for the nationally recognized Certified Landscape Technician test administered by the Landscape Contractors Association of Maryland Washington DC and Virginia on Saturday July 31 at Agricultural History Farm Park Derwood. The CLT test measures proficiency in landscape work, raises professional status, and helps the public identify qualified landscape professionals. For sponsorship details contact LCA at 301 948 0810 fax 301 990 9771 or email learmgmtsol com.
The Montgomery County Department of Economic Development and the Montgomery County Farmers Market Association announce four markets operating June 1 to November 30. Bethesda National Institute of Health lot 41B hosts Tuesdays 2 to 6 pm. Potomac Church lot Thursdays 1 to 4 30 pm. Gaithersburg Cedar Avenue parking lot Thursdays 1 to 6 pm. Silver Spring Fenton Street Village Parking lot 3 Saturdays 7 am to 1 pm.
The public is invited to the 10th annual Montgomery County Farm Tour and Harvest Sale from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday July 24 25. Twenty one farms across the county will be featured with hayrides ponyrides music demonstrations and fresh produce and flowers for sale. For more information call 301 590 2823.
The Maryland Orchid Society meets Thursday May 20 at 7:15 pm in First Christian Church Hall 5802 Roland Ave Baltimore The National Capital Regional Judging takes place at 2 pm Saturday June 5 at the US National Arboretum 24th and K St NE Washington DC Kensington Orchids hosts a culture clinic 8 to 11 am Saturday June 5 on Plyers Mill Road Kensington For more information call 301-933-0036 or Clark Riley at 410-821-1584
A Small Flat Tree Fruit Twilight Meeting will be held at 6.30 pm on Thursday May 20 hosted by Catoctin Mountain Orchard. Robert Black can provide directions at 301-271-7491. Topics include strawberries on plastic apples bloom thinning blueberries and the fireblight situation.
The Maryland Forests Association will host the 1999 Western Maryland Loggers Forestry Field Days and Equipment Show on June 11 12 at Garrett County Fairgrounds McHenry featuring band saw mills wood splitters engines log trucks and more A Professional Lumberjack Competition is set for 6 p.m. Friday Visit the association's site for details.
The article outlines zones for tree height and placement to protect houses and utilities with Red Zone tall trees at least 25 feet from the home, Yellow Zone decoration under 40 feet, and Green Zone under 25 feet near wires. It emphasizes choosing trees first, avoiding roots near foundations or sidewalks, and following care steps like digging a hole twice the root ball, planting at nursery depth, watering well, and mulching away from the trunk. It notes Allegheny Power’s column support and cautions on future growth and environmental benefits.
May events include Maryland Orchid Society and Small Fruit Twilight meetings in Baltimore and Thurmont, Brookside Gardens plant sale in Wheaton, Monocacy Rose Society in Frederick, and Garden Gala with plant swap in Gaithersburg. Additional items: post-harvest conference in Fredericksburg, Master Gardener booth in Schifferstadt, Beyond the Garden Gates tours, Earth Buddies at Brookside Gardens, Old Roses Seminar, and Meet the Director garden walk at Brookside Gardens.
A Louisville orchid shop owner shares tips for novices. He says many orchids require bright light and basic care to bloom and warns against overwatering. Phalaenopsis and dendrobiums are easy options, while vandas and some other types are more finicky for home growers.
The Monocacy Rose Society hosts its 10th annual rose show on Saturday June 12 at the Frederick Church of the Brethren corner of Rosemont and Fairview Avenues. Affiliated with the American Rose Society the group has about 40 members and promotes rose culture through classes, judging, and exhibits. The show runs from 1 p.m. for viewing with awards at 3 p.m. Call Carol Williamson at 301 663-4308 for information.
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