Who are we?

BNARGS members - some profiles
This is a sampling of some of the expertise and interests of the members; but rest assured, there are others whose gardening is strictly amateur and who benefit from the insights of the more experienced.
Geoffrey Charlesworth Plantsman & author 9/29/1920 - 5/14/ 2008		It is with great sadness that we report the death of Geoffrey Brown Charlesworth, one of the founders of the chapter. A celebration of his life is planned for October 11th at BBG. If you wish to be advised of plans please email or call Pam Johson at 413 528 4611. Click here for a link to the PDF of his obituary.
Dave Gehrs Wild & garden plant lover		Dave says that hiking in the Adirondacks is what captured his interest in gardening. "I was first turned on to Bonsai and then mini plants. I realize that I saw naturally dwarfed trees and tiny plants while I was hiking. This is how a found my love for Alpines. It is always a gift to wander upon a pink lady slipper orchid."
Michael Pedens		Michael's garden, Barefoot's Rockery is located in the Lake Champlain Valley, zone 4b. Since 1996, his focus has been on alpine plants, particularly those from higher up in the world's mountains. One of his goals is to trial some rarely grown small plants in a garden setting in order to determine their usefulness as subjects for rock gardens; another is to propagate further generations of promising plants from seed produced on garden stock in hopes of getting something a little less temperamental. Micro-nursery open by appointment and on special days.
Erica Schumacher Alpine plants		Erica combines her love of plants and photographic skills in a small business near Saratoga Springs in the Village of Ballston Spa, NY. After several years of growing plants from seed solely for her own garden, in 2001 she decided it was time to open up a small plant nursery.
John N. Spain Hardy Cacti		John has been growing winter hardy cactus since 1965. He has had the experience of growing them in three states, Michigan, New Jersey, and Connecticut. His books have helped thousands of people start their own first cactus bed. See web site of CT Cactus & Succulent Society.
Joe Strauch Photographer		Joe has advanced degrees in biological sciences and horticulture. He is a lifelong field naturalist and horticulturist & former botanical garden director and now full-time photographer with credits in many print publications and on-line.
Elisabeth Zander		Elisabeth was editor of the BNARGS Newsletter for many years. She also ran the NARGS Seed Exchange with the Berkshire and Connecticut chapters from 1994-96. Commencing the 2004 season, she has resumed as NARGS Seed Exchange Director. Weekdays she programs databases at Forecast International, a leading provider of aerospace and defense market intelligence services. Elisabeth gardens with her husband Rod in Goshen.
Officers	Chairperson – Cliff Desch Vice-Chairperson – Secretary – Carol Hanby Treasurer – Pam Johnson Archivist – James Fichter Audio Visual Chairperson – Joe Berman Greeter – Independent Director – Elisabeth Zander Meeting Recorder - Open Newsletter Editor – Peter George Plant Sale Chairperson – Bob Siegel Program Chairperson – Robin Magowan Proofreader - Cliff Desch Refreshments Chair - Joyce Hemingson Speaker Housing – Anne Spiegel

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Who are we?

BNARGS members - some profiles