http://www.topiary-gardens.com Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 14 Apr 2010 23:18:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Dear Maple Society Members and Plant Enthusiast, I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to the eighth annual spring maple gathering being held at my home at the New Jersy shore on Saturday May 15, 2010. I have been growing Japanese Maples in my gardens for the last ... http://www.topiary-gardens.com/blog/ed-shinns-annual-maple-showing-2010/ As I was watering plants a few weeks ago, I was startled by movement under the bark in one of the container boxed maples. I didn't want to move in too quick unless it was something that would jump out at me like a rat. As I moved closer, I ... http://www.topiary-gardens.com/blog/little-critters/ This year the Society Symposium will be in Portland, OR  from October 8th-October 10th.   You don't have to be a Society member to attend.  It is worth the trip if you'd like to see great gardens and nurseries. Thurs, Oct 8th 5-7 pm Registration and Reception in the 'Gallery' Friday, Oct. 9th 7-8 am ... http://www.topiary-gardens.com/blog/2009-maple-society-fall-symposium/  Dear Maple Enthusiast, I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to the seventh annual spring maple viewing being held at my home at the New Jersey shore on Saturday May 16, 2009. I have been growing Japanese Maples and conifers in my gardens for the last 19 years ... http://www.topiary-gardens.com/blog/ed-shinns-spring-maple-showing-2009-to-benefit-the-maple-society/ Spring is fast approaching and most of the snow has melted.  That gave me a great opportunity to walk around the fields in the nursery to see how the plants weathered during the winter months.   Ugh! Much to my amazement I was devastated by what I had saw.  This has never happened to ... http://www.topiary-gardens.com/blog/working-with-mother-nature/ Stanley and sons has officially named there seedling maple that was previously known as 'Unknown' to 'Jewels' in honor of their new daughter-in-law and Steven's wife Julie Meloy.  She is known as 'Jewels' in e-mails and text messages. For all of you that have purchased the maple as 'Unknown', please at ... http://www.topiary-gardens.com/blog/japanese-maple-unknown-officially-named-jewels/ This year, the Maple Society is meeting in Japan.  What a great trip for the maple enthusiast.   Not only will you visit some of the top maple nurseries in Japan, you will also be able to go to fabulous gardens and learn a little about the Japanese culture and customs.  This ... http://www.topiary-gardens.com/blog/maple-society-meeting-in-tokyo/ My maple friend, Ed Shinn in Wall, NJ is having a maple gathering.  I had hoped I would be able to attend but it is a bad time to go anywhere for nursery people.  You are all welcome to attend.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact Ed ... http://www.topiary-gardens.com/blog/sixth-annual-spring-maple-showing-nj/ Welcome to the Topiary Gardens blog. We'll keep you up to date with what's going on with us. Visit us often! http://www.topiary-gardens.com/blog/hello-world/