Events
Begonia meetings and plant events in the Hudson Valley
Join local Begonia growers for public meetings and branch gatherings. Membership unlocks member events, plant swaps, propagation workshops, and deeper access to Hudson Valley Branch resources.
Past events
Tom's Terraria Design Presentation
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM
This is a Hudson Valley Branch member event. Join or activate your branch membership to see the full details and RSVP.
View detailsNYC Plant Market
Sunday, July 19, 2026, 1:13 PM to 7:00 PM
Join us for our first public event! We'll be running ongoing propagation workshops and showing off our newest merch. You'll have the opportunity to go home with a Begonia leaf and a unique artwork for supporting our branch!
View detailsBegonia Bootcamp
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Want to become a more confident Begonia grower? Join the Hudson Valley Branch of the American Begonia Society for a hands-on workshop covering the fundamentals of growing and caring for Begonias. Whether you're new to the genus or have been collecting for years, we'll cover topics including: • General Begonia knowledge and identification • Understanding different growth patterns and growth habits • Propagation techniques • Potting mixes and containers • Watering, fertilizing, and environmental conditions • Troubleshooting common problems and pests • Tips for growing healthier, more vigorous plants We'll also have plenty of time for questions and discussion. We're excited to welcome Bex Hamell and Peggy Nguyen from the Delaware Valley Branch of the American Begonia Society, who will be sharing their experience, techniques, and practical advice from years of growing and propagating Begonias.
View detailsSowing the Branch: A Begonia Seed Workshop
Saturday, June 13, 2026, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Join the newly ratified Hudson Valley Begonia Society for our first official branch meeting: a hands-on Begonia seed sowing workshop. It feels fitting that our first gathering as an official branch begins with seeds. We’ll be starting something small together, with patience, care, and the hope that it grows into something lasting. In this workshop, we’ll walk through the basics of starting Begonias from seed, including how to handle tiny seed, prepare containers, manage humidity, prevent contamination, label your sowings, and care for seedlings after germination. For all active American Begonia Society members, we request that you place an order of Begonia seeds through the ABS Seed Fund on the ABS website before the meeting. If your seeds arrive in time, please bring them with you so we can sow together and compare varieties. If they do not arrive before the workshop, you are still very welcome to attend, learn the process, and sow them at home afterward. Beginners, curious growers, and experienced members are all welcome. Come ready to learn, ask questions, and help us mark the beginning of this branch by planting something for the future.
View detailsHV Begonia Society: First Meeting
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Our first ever informal gathering! Whether you've been growing Begonias for decades or just picked up your first one, this is your people. Bring cuttings to share, swap knowledge, and meet fellow enthusiasts. Founding members get bragging rights forever.
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