American Conifer Society

10/03/2026

Many thanks to all the members and friends who attended today’s rendezvous, hosted by the Northeast Region of the American Conifer Society! We also sincerely appreciate our volunteers and board members who helped organize this one-day event, as well as everyone who generously donated plants for the auction.

We welcomed more than 76 attendees today! This is the second time the Northeast Region has organized this fundraising event, and we’re delighted to see it continue to grow.

Thank you for making today such an enjoyable gathering. We look forward to welcoming even more members and friends next time!

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10/03/2026

Hello from Concord, New Hampshire! 🍁

Our next National Meeting will take place September 16–18, 2027, in Concord, the state capital of New Hampshire and just about an hour from Boston, Massachusetts.

Fall color in New England is unforgettable! We’re going to have a wonderful time with friends in the Granite State.

And if you have time after enjoying plenty of chocolate, ice cream, and soft-shell lobster 🦞🍫🍦, a road trip through northern New Hampshire is a great way to experience even more of New England!

Save the date!

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10/02/2026

Last call! And limited space for the ACS Northeast Region: Fall Conifer Spectacular on 10/03

Bonus Option: October 4, 2026
Kusamono Workshop
Granby, CT

O'Brien Nursery is excited to welcome Young Choe to the nursery for two Kusamono workshops on Sunday, October 4th. The first workshop option will be from 10 AM to 1 PM, and the second from 2 to 5 PM. Red Mountain Bonsai will be here, with Tiles and Pots for sale. Space is limited, so sign up early. Hope you can join us for this special opportunity to learn from one of the best Kusamomo experts.

The fee for the workshop is $75, plants and pots will be available for purchase.

More details: https://www2.conifersociety.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2074913

Pictures take at the US National Arboretum in Washington DC.

10/01/2026

10/01/2026

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09/27/2026

Gardens will look great after the rain! No rain, no gain! 🌧️🌲

Last call! Registration: https://www2.conifersociety.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2074913&group=

09/26/2026

Food-grade pine needle tea is made from correctly identified pine needles harvested, processed, and packaged specifically for human consumption. “Food-grade” does not mean that every pine or needle-bearing conifer is edible.

Eastern white pine (Pinus strobus) is commonly used for pine-needle tea in North America. In China, 松针茶 (sōngzhēn chá) may be produced from species including 马尾松 (P. massoniana), 油松 (P. tabuliformis), and 红松 (P. koraiensis). Needles may be cleaned, dried, roasted, and otherwise processed before packaging.

Pine-needle tea can be consumed year-round, although it is particularly associated with winter and colder months; younger spring growth may also be selected for flavor and tenderness.

Safety: Use only positively identified, food-suitable pine material. Never substitute yew (Taxus spp.), which is highly poisonous and potentially fatal.

09/26/2026

Hello! Will you join us in any of these 5 gatherings? We’ve planned out several events before the next National Meeting in New Hampshire!

Details:
https://www2.conifersociety.org/events/event_list.asp

09/23/2026

Happy Fall!

Botanically, Ginkgo is not a conifer. ACS, however, uses a broader horticultural umbrella. Conifer Quarterly has explicitly noted that Ginkgo is “not strictly” a conifer but is included because it is a closely related gymnosperm.

Ginkgo also has numerous dwarf, witch’s-broom, variegated, fastigiate, and other cultivars that appeal to conifer collectors. ACS has selected Ginkgo biloba ‘Mariken’ and ‘Clica’ as Collectors’ Conifers of the Year.

In 2024, ACS even recognized Ginkgo biloba ‘Queen City’ as Cincinnati’s official conifer through its Conifer Adoption Program.

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