When Wayne's son, Peter W. Mezitt, joined the staff in 1996, the nursery became a 4 th generation business. Congratulations to a fine family who have contributed much to the world of rhododendrons. Those attending will enjoy a weekend of acoustic folk music on the lawn surrounded by a natural amphitheater of towering firs and cedars. Top musicians from the Puget Sound Region are featured each day. Children are admitted free when accompanied by an adult.
Refreshments are available.
The Garden is located on Whidbey Island, Washington about 1 hours from Seattle. It is a non-profit garden owned and cared for by Seattle Rhododendron Society and other volunteers. There is a Meerkerk Gardens Plant Shop and nursery that is open on weekends during spring offering a fine assortment of rhododendrons, companion plants and Meerkerk Garden gift items. Mr. Owings has been Horticulturist at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, North Carolina. ARS members may remember him from the Society's Annual Convention in Asheville a few years ago.