Jeff Dieringer of Dieringer Nursery Company will be the speaker
at the first regular chapter meeting of the Portland Chapter of the ARS
Dieringer Nursery represents a nursery and plant propagation business that was
started over 50 years ago. It is located in Hubbard, Oregon, which in turn is
some 15 miles south of Portland.
Dieringer Nursery specializes in both field grown and container grown rhododendrons.
They strive to incorporate so called “organic” methods into rhododendron
production. Dieringer Nursery is committed to the highest standards of commercial
rhododendron production , while at the same time it is pioneering new ideas
in organic and alternative rhododendron care.
Jeff is no stranger to the challenges of propagating and cultivating rhododendrons,
and has also learned much by trial and error. He has agreed to come and share
his experiences; come, learn how to avoid his mistakes, let him open your eyes
to his ideas, and be inspired to conquer the challenges to be found in your
own garden this spring.
If you are looking for an alternative to using expensive pesticides, or wish
to establish an environmentally-approved rhododendron garden, this is the meeting
you have been waiting for.