Winter is a great time to shop for new roses. Whether you’re looking for the newest rose on the market or searching for that special rose to fill a corner of the garden, this is the BEST time of year to shop! The selection is the widest and prices are generally lower than container plants. …
It’s National Pollinator Week – June 22 through the 28. Even though we’re not growing roses for their fruit, pollinators are important to everyone. It’s estimated that one out of every three bites of food we consume is the result of pollinators in action. Healthy gardens are filled with them – birds, bees, butterflies and …
During these unusual times of being homebound, think of all the GREAT things you can do in the garden! Spend time simply enjoying the lush new growth and developing flowers. Take a closer look; see if you can spot any insects you don’t recognize and try to identify them – are they pests or beneficials? …
On Tuesday evening, March 10, the Marin Rose Society was very happy to welcome Mr. Dane Rose of Mystical Landscapes, Inc to speak on his experiences in garden design in Marin county. Mr. Rose is that unique individual who combines a designer’s eye with the practical aspects of understanding his clients and providing them what …
Want to give a Valentine’s gift that keeps on giving? Buy a rose plant! While it may not look like much now, get it in the ground now and you can have roses April through November! Nurseries are brimming with a wide variety of roses in sizes, forms and flower color not available other times …
We had a lovely evening at San Rafael Joe’s celebrating a year of MRS fun, roses and discussions of everything about Roses! We celebrated giving the Bronze Honor Medal to Andy Smith, a very well-deserved award and had our installation of officers for 2020. There were a few special moments tripping down memory lane when …
Dear Marin Rose Society Members, We are very excited to welcome you to your/our new website! Keeping up with technology is an ongoing exercise and we hope to provide your rose growing needs as thoroughly as our older website design did. Feel free to browse throughout and let us know if you want additional features …
The Silver Honor Medal was recently awarded to Betty Mott for her outstanding service to the NCNH District. An active member of the Marin Rose Society since 1994, she is an ARS Horticulture Judge, Photography Judge, Master Rosarian and ARS Bronze Honor Medal recipient. At the District level, Betty has served in a wide variety …