Events

2008 Syringa Plus Events:

***NH Master Gardeners Garden Symposium***
Welcome Spring '08
Saturday April 12, 2008
Marriott Courtyard, Concord, NH
Grappone Conference Center

Syringa Plus will be speaking at the garden symposium Welcome Spring '08 sponsored by the New Hampshire Master Gardener's Association and the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension. The program is open to both Master Gardeners and to the general public. For more information, call 603-225-0303.

***Syringa Plus Lilac Walks***
Weekends in May, 2008
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Syringa Plus will be holding an open house, at the nursery location on weekends in May. We will have over 100 different Lilac cultivars in bloom, including many Berdeen Lilacs. The open house will also feature propagation demonstrations. Lilac bloom time varies annually. For optimal bloom time, or for more information, call 978-352-3301.

BRING YOUR CAMERA & LET'S TALK LILACS.

***Syringa Plus Hosts "Amy In Blooom"***
Saturday May 17, 2008

10% of the proceeds from all Syringa Plus sales on this date will help raise funds for Amy's Treat. We had the pleasure of working with Amy here at Syringa Plus for many years. We miss her and wish to share her spunk and spirit on this special day.

***2008 Fall Lilac Festival & Plant Sale***
Stay Tuned for Date Announcement

Syringa Plus will be hosting a Fall Lilac Festival, at the nursery location, for one weekend in September. Propagation and lilac planting demonstrations will be given and, of course, plants will be for sale. For more information, call 978-352-3301.

International Lilac Society members, friends, and guests are invited Saturday for an informal ILS meeting.

***Weekends in October***
Saturdays & Sundays
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Syringa Plus will be open Saturdays and Sundays in October, at the nursery location. Come see our collections of Lilacs, Rhododenrons, and Azaleas. Please call ahead on rainy days. For more information, call 978-352-3301.

2008 Lilac Events:

International Lilac Society Annual Convention
May 8th - May 10, 2008

The International Lilac Society's annual meeting in May of 2008 in Minnesota. The convention includes Lilac and flower garden tours, speakers, a Lilac Auction, and various other activities. Great food and conversation with the world's greatest Lilac enthusiasts.

Arnold Arboretum's Lilac Sunday
May 11, 2008
Dawn to Dusk

Join the Arnold Arboretum & the city of Boston for a day-long celebration of the Arboretum's Lilacs. The Arnold Arboretum features one of the premiere Lilac plantings in the eastern U.S. The Arboretum is open from dawn to dusk, with refreshments available from 10 AM to 4 PM. Lilac Sunday is the only day of the year picnicking is allowed at the Arboretum. For more information, call 617-524-1718 ext. 176.

McLaughlin Garden Lilac Festival & Plant Sale
May 23rd - 26th, 2008
9AM - 5PM

The McLaughlin Garden, located in South Paris, Maine, hosts its 11th Anniversary Lilac Celebration for 4 days this year. Perennials and Lilacs will be on sale each day (Friday through Monday).
Syringa Plus Lilacs will be among the plants on sale. A $5 donation is requested. The house, gift shop, and café will be open as well. For more information, call 207-743-8820.

Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion Lilac Festival
Sunday, May 25th, 2008
10AM - 4PM

The Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion, a National Historic Landmark in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, hosts an annual Lilac Festival. Come celebrate the historic Wentworth Lilacs, the oldest Lilacs in New England. The festival will feature special guest Professor Owen Rogers, Horticulture Specialist of the University of New Hampshire. It will also feature a presentation by Guy Giunta, chairman of the Governor's Lilac & Wildflower Commission. Lilacs from Syringa Plus may be purchased on-site. Proceeds from the plant sale will be used to help maintain the historic Wentworth Lilacs. The mansion will also be open for free tours, including special botanical tours. For more information, call 603-436-6607.