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Three Dozen Wonderful Pink Roses
If it seems like there are more pink colored roses than any other single color, you are not imagining it. Rayford Reddell says in his book The Rose Bible, “I probably imagined that … pink wasn’t a masculine color – foolish reasoning. As for the pink aversion, well, it helps…
Rose Care for March
It’s March and hopefully this winter will be coming to a soggy close soon. Harbingers of spring – daffodils blooming, cherry and plum trees putting on a spectacular show, and deciduous plants begin bursting with new life – including loads of blemish-free green and mahogany-red foliage on roses. Along with…
A Dozen Wonderful Apricot Roses
Does the color apricot bring to mind warm summer days, soft colors, and fuzzy textures? Abundant fresh fruit from the tree? Descriptive terms like light orange, soft pastel peach or pale sunset doesn’t really capture the warmth of the color. The American Rose Society (ARS) color classification uses apricot &…
Working on your pruning?
We’re deep into the winter pruning season. This is the brief period of time when roses in Marin go into semi-dormancy, and the best time to do your annual pruning of repeat flowering roses. If you’re not quite done, or are just getting started, here are some things that may…
Dozens of Wonderful Fragrant Roses
When you see a rose, what’s likely the first thing you do? Take a sniff? That’s a pretty common response to roses. Yet, when you put your nose up close, you may find a trace of a fragrance, but often not a very strong one. There are a few reasons…
How to Keep Roses Healthy – – I Promise You a Rose Garden
Mill Valley Community Center 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, CAJolene Adams, "How to Keep Roses Healthy - - I Promise You a Rose Garden"
2023 ARS National Rose Convention
It’s “Time for Roses” and, almost time to “Come Home to America’s Rose Garden” for the 2023 National Convention and Rose Show May 5-7 at the American Rose Center in Shreveport. The convention committee has put together an eclectic educational and schedule of speakers, workshops and social events that will enlighten and entertain you throughout …
Marin Rose Society Annual Rose and Photography Show
Detailed information to follow. Bon Air Center, Greenbrae
NCNH District Fall Convention and Rose Show
Wyndham Sacramento, 5321 Date Avenue, Sacramento (close to 80). Hosted by NCNH District. Friday, October 6, Evening Meet and Greet Saturday, October 7, Rose and Photography Show, Speakers and Awards Banquet Sunday, October 8, NCNH District Fall Business Meeting in the AM. More information to follow. If you can help, please contact Conference Chairman, Lesa …