New branding, dues, Begonia Bootcamp, the New York City Plant Market, and fall show dates.
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A fresh look
for July
Welcome to the July edition of the Hudson Valley Branch newsletter. We have a new look, important branch news, and a full weekend ahead.
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You may have noticed that the branch has a new look. A huge thank-you to Carla for creating our logo and color palette. The website has been updated, promotional materials are on the way, and we’ll continue rolling out and expanding the new brand.
We are also now a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which allowed us to open the branch bank account at M&T Bank. We’re working on opening a Venmo account that the branch will use to pay reimbursements. All incoming membership dues and donations will be collected and tracked through Zeffy, a platform built specifically for nonprofits.
A note about contributions: If you have covered a branch expense or otherwise contributed financially, please keep your receipts and wait for reimbursement instructions. If you would prefer to make your contribution a tax-deductible donation rather than seek reimbursement, our treasurer can issue you a receipt.
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Membership
You can now pay your dues
Log in to the member site to access the payment link. If you can’t physically attend meetings but would like to support the branch and access recorded sessions and digital resources, please join as a virtual member.
Please note: Some member-only areas of the site will be unavailable until your dues are paid.
Interested in virtual membership? Review membership options.
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Get involved
If you want to get more involved, please join the Discord channel. The link to join is in the member portal.
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This weekend
Learn, share, and propagate
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Sat
18
Jul
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Begonia Bootcamp
Bring cuttings to share and plants you want to propagate. Bex and Peggy will walk us through successful propagation. We’ll have some supplies, but please bring any special tools or substrates you’d like to use.
This is an especially good meeting for a friend who wants to learn the basics—please invite someone!
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Plant swap update: We’re saving the swap until the end and trying a more standardized approach so it is fair for everyone. You’ll take home an amount equivalent to what you bring, so if you want new plants, please bring plants or cuttings to swap.
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Sun
19
Jul
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New York City Plant Market
Thank you to everyone who has helped make our table happen. We are not allowed to sell anything at the booth, so we’ll run ongoing Begonia leaf-propagation demonstrations instead. Visitors will receive a free Begonia leaf cutting and propagation materials while learning how to propagate it successfully.
At the end, we’ll invite visitors to make a completely optional donation. As a thank-you, donors will receive a gift appropriate to their donation level. Special thanks to Carla and Carlene for providing prints.
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Hold the date
Saturday, August 22
It’s looking like August 22 will be our next Begonia meeting. Please keep your calendar open for that day—we’ll share details as soon as they’re confirmed.
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Save the dates
Fall Begonia shows
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SEPTEMBER 4–5, 2026
Delaware Valley Branch Show & Sale
Winterthur Gardens, Delaware
September 4: check-in · September 5: show day
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SEPTEMBER 19–20, 2026
Buxton Branch Annual Plant Show and Sale
Saturday, September 19 · 10 AM–5 PM
Sunday, September 20 · 10 AM–4 PM
Get Buxton show details
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Thank you for helping the branch grow. We hope to see you this weekend!
Hudson Valley Branch
of the American Begonia Society
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Hudson Valley Branch of the American Begonia Society
A registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization · EIN 42-2911438
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