MARYLAND
STATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
Established in 1898
"The Society has shifted with the times, has been alert to the complexities facing the fruit industry, and has been effective voice for all in advancing and protecting the vital interests of this industry." - Arthur H. Thompson, The First Ninety Years History of the Maryland State Horticultural Society
Summer Meetings Meetings
Save the Date!
2024
Maryland State Horticultural Society Summer Tour
The Maryland State Horticultural Society Summer Tour is scheduled for July 10th 2024.
We will be visiting the Eastern Shore of Maryland this year.
This years tour will include stops at
Emily's Produce,
Seaberry Farm
and
Blades Orchard.
We are offer a bus this year. The bus will leave from Frederick MD at the Extension office at 7:00,stopping at the Park in Ride on MD 27 in Mt Airy at 7:40, stop at in Gambrills for another pickup at 9:00, and then arrive for our first tour stop at Emily's Produce. We expect to arrive at 10:30. From 1998 until today this farm has grown and has a great deal to offer. They have fruit and vegetables that are produced and sold on the farm and local beef also.
The next stop is Seaberry Farm. We anticipate arrival at 12:20. Seaberry Farm specializes in specialty horticultural products for wholesale and special events. On this 36-acre farm, they grow a large selection of woody cut stems as well as a variety of perennial and annual cut flowers and other specialty fruits, most notably beach plum.
The next stop is Blades Orchard, producing a wide variety of fruit on this farm.
Lunch will be provided for all tour attendees.
Registration is open.
If you have any questions please contact Chuck Schuster, 410-596-2159
This program was sponsored by Maryland State Horticultural Society, University of Maryland Extension, and University of Maryland - College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.