It is time to start making plans for the 2017 Hybridizing Clinic.
Below are is the beginning arrangements, more information will be added as we go.
You can start to make reservations for your travel (car, plane, boat, dog sled, bike)
@JungleShadows Kevin, are you going to reserve a block of rooms at the Red Lion again?

JungleShadows said:The dates for the clinic are April 28-29, with the actual class and banquet on the 29th.

Will start making arrangements for the dinner and hotels for those coming further away soon.

Other than the date we don't have any other events planned right now although we are looking into a few activities for Friday for people wanting to purchase plants. I will be starting with the basics this year as most of you did not take the first class. Will also add some new information to keep the veterans entertained.

So looking forward to seeing you all there!

Kevin

Okay, here we go with filling in the dates with activities.

Friday, April 28, 2017
9:00 a.m. Breakfast at Jim and Bev's place
ATTENDING:
Lynn & Cliff
Kevin
Tim & Joann
Patty
Julia
Ricos (Jo Ann)
Steve
Matts (Mountain Crest Gardens)
Tom (Mountain Crest Gardens)
MC1 (Mountain Crest Gardens)
MC2 (Mountain Crest Gardens)
Robin & Sanne Stockwell
Chris Hansen
Greg

11:00 or 11:30 a.m. On to Connie's place to view her amazing table "My big giant container, AKA Table Garden" https://garden.org/thread/view...
Connie will have Self Serve deli lunch before we head out to Garlands Nursery. Yummmm!!!!
ATTENDING
Lynn & Cliff
Jim & Bev
Tim & Joann
Patty
Julia
Ricos (Jo Ann)
Connie
Steve
Matts (Mountain Crest Gardens)
Tom (Mountain Crest Gardens)
MC1 (Mountain Crest Gardens)
MC2 (Mountain Crest Gardens)
Robin & Sanne Stockwell
Cassidy & Kevin Tuttle (Succulents and Sunshine)
Greg

3:30 to 5:30 Seedling viewing and photos at Kevin's place. This will give everyone a chance to really view the plants and take any photos they may want to take before the Saturday clinic. Takes some of the pressure off for some of us.

6:30 p.m Dinner at Newport Seafood. Located next to the Red Lion Hotel.
ATTENDING:
Lynn & Cliff
Kevin
Tim & Joann
Patty
Julia
Ricos (Jo Ann)
Steve
Matts (Mountain Crest Gardens)
Tom (Mountain Crest Gardens)
MC1 (Mountain Crest Gardens)
MC2 (Mountain Crest Gardens)
Chris Hansen (SunSparklers & Chick Charms)
Robin & Sanne Stockwell
Cassidy & Kevin Tuttle (Succulents and Sunshine)
Greg

Saturday, April 29, 2017
9:00 a.m. Breakfast at Cliff & Lynn's place and viewing of raised succulent beds.
Ricos (Jo Ann) will be setting a table up in the back yard to sell plants. If you have any special request tree mail her, and she will try to bring your wish list.
ATTENDING:
Lynn & Cliff
Sharon
Kevin
Jim & Bev
Tim & Joann
Patty
Julia
Ricos (Jo Ann)
Connie
Steve
Matts (Mountain Crest Gardens)
Tom (Mountain Crest Gardens)
MC1 (Mountain Crest Gardens)
MC2 (Mountain Crest Gardens)
Chris Hansen (SunSparklers & Chick Charms)
Robin & Sanne Stockwell
Cassidy & Kevin Tuttle (Succulents and Sunshine)
Greg

11:45 a.m. Leave for Kevin Vaughn's place. Starting with lunch and a tour around the gardens. The Clinic will start at 1:00 p.m.
ATTENDING:
Lynn & Cliff
Sharon
Kevin
Jim & Bev
Tim & Joann
Patty
Julia
Ricos (Jo Ann)
Connie
Steve
Matts (Mountain Crest Gardens)
Tom (Mountain Crest Gardens)
MC1 (Mountain Crest Gardens)
MC2 (Mountain Crest Gardens)
Karen & Roger Landers
Janis & Richard Noyes
Toby Lander (Young's Garden)
Cynda & Dave (Perennial Obsessions)
Chris Hansen (SunSparklers & Chick Charms)
Mark Leichty (Little Prince of Oregon)
Robin & Sanne Stockwell
Cassidy & Kevin Tuttle (Succulents and Sunshine)
Jerry Weiland (Dancing Oaks)
1 other (Dancing Oaks)
Greg


4:00 p.m. Robert's Crossing banquet.
ATTENDING:
**Lynn & Cliff
**Sharon
**Kevin
**Jim & Bev
**Tim & Joann
**Patty
**Julia
**Ricos (Jo Ann)
**Connie
**Matts Jopson (Mountain Crest Gardens)
**Tom Jopson (Mountain Crest Gardens)
**MC1 (Mountain Crest Gardens)
**MC2 (Mountain Crest Gardens)
**Karen & Roger Landers
**Chris Hansen (SunSparklers & Chick Charms)
**Robin & Sanne Stockwell
**Cassidy & Kevin Tuttle (Succulents and Sunshine)
**Greg
Sunday, April 30, 2017, 11:00 am
A visit to Perennial Obsessions for viewing and purchasing plants. Sure don't want to miss this one.
I will post the time and any other information soon.
ATTENDING:
Lynn & Cliff
Sharon
Kevin
Jim & Bev
Tim & Joann
Patty
Julia
Ricos (Jo Ann)
Connie
Steve
Matts (Mountain Crest Gardens)
Tom (Mountain Crest Gardens)
MC1 (Mountain Crest Gardens)
MC2 (Mountain Crest Gardens)
Chris Hansen (SunSparklers & Chick Charms)
Robin & Sanne Stockwell
Cassidy & Kevin Tuttle (Succulents and Sunshine)
Greg

Updates to come.

Yes I'll reserve a block of rooms at the Red Lion. Generally that gets you $10 off their normal rate plus a breakfast for one of your mornings there if not all. The Red Lion is an easy access to the I-5 and has comfy rooms at reasonable prices.

Won't get that for a few days yet. Will also stop by Robert's and reserve our normal banquet room and start working on menu options for dinner. That will be the only meal where I have just a limited number of seats. I have a couple of options for Friday for meals. There is a German restaurant in Keizer that is fun and a new crepe place that is getting great reviews. Both could be fun. We'll plan more after we know where the other Friday events are.

Am so looking forward to seeing you all for the first time or again.

Will there be mystery guests?

Kevin

OMG, OMG!!!
This is awesome! I can book early! Woo hoo, I cannot wait!

This is really early to be planning but I'll jump in and say On Friday, I'm thinking about Breakfast at our place in South Salem (15 min from Red Lion) and then trip to Garlands Nursery (30+ min from our house). What do people think of Garland's...worth going???
Youngs Gardens is 2 hrs plus away which I think may be too far.

YAHOO ME TOO

A mystery guest? Now just who could that be?

And look, Terri is ready to make her travel arrangements.

Yum, breakfast at Jim & Bev's place.
I haven't been to Garland's nursery in years. It is an awesome place.

Oops, forgot Garland's link:
http://www.garlandnursery.com/

Am glad everyone is excited. I know our WA friends will be carpooling down together. Am sure that will be a LIVELY ride.

Bev thank you for stepping up! I'l tell you more at Jim's showing!

Kevin

I'm in! Not to early on the breakfast, could make 10 ish.

Sounds boring... I think I'll pass on it this time.



Seriously, pencil me in for all conceivable activities. I can't believe we're talking about this already. What a comitted (or ought to be) group!

I'm looking forward to more of those Blackberry Bombshells at Robert's Crossing.

Anyone hear from Chris?

@pardalinum
I just got permission to announce that on Friday April 28 of next year, pardalinum (Connie) will invite visitors to also come and see " My big giant container, AKA Table Garden". You all know about that beautiful "Think-outside-of-the-Container" planting she's done? Well, here's a chance to see that too on the way to Garland's.

Here's photo in case you missed it:
http://garden.org/thread/view_...

Should we pencil you in on that invite list, Tim?????

Shhhh... I'll secretly make it a weeding party, don't tell anyone!

This does seem waaaay too early to be discussing all of this but love it!! Terri glad you are really going to join!
Julia just let me know what time to be at the Freeway and I'll be there knapsack and all

Connie, I promise I will keep the secret.

Not early if one has to save up; Not early if one has to convince the other to drive with them all the way; not early if one has to give notice at the job; Not early if one has to keep, move, and evaluate seedlings for display next year; Not early to remind all that there's a CLINIC to be had and so don't forget to save the date on your calendars!

webesemps said:Not early if one has to save up; Not early if one has to convince the other to drive with them all the way; not early if one has to give notice at the job; Not early if one has to keep, move, and evaluate seedlings for display next year; Not early to remind all that there's a CLINIC to be had and so don't forget to save the date on your calendars!

Bev that would be me for sure!

I'm looking forward to meeting everyone.

Steve,

It's a great group. Lots of interesting characters in it too! You will learn to appreciate the fine points of semps too.

Kevin

It'll be good to meet you in person Steve and Terri! and anyone else who decides to join! We are a good group of folks!