• What’s New with David Austin Roses

    Marin Art and Garden Center 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross, CA, United States

    Rebecca Koraytem, US Sales Executive for David Austin Roses will give a short talk on what's new with David Austin Roses, including the new "The King's Rose" that was just released at the Chelsea Flower Show this week.  There will be a short Q&A after the presentation.

  • MRS Monthly Meeting and Rose Show – Japanese Tools and Sharpening

    Marin Art and Garden Center 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross, CA, United States

    The Marin Rose Society is delighted to welcome Kou from the Hida Tool & Hardware Company in Berkeley.  Most members are familiar with their high-quality Japanese tools for gardening and other applications. Kou will be explaining many of the gardening implements that they have, and will also offer a sharpening service.  Better yet, there will […]

  • Hida Tool

    Marin Art and Garden Center 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross, CA, United States

    On Tuesday, August 12, at the Marin Art and Garden Center, the Marin Rose Society is delighted to welcome Kou from the Hida Tool & Hardware Company in Berkeley.  Most members are familiar with their high-quality Japanese tools for gardening and other applications.  Kou will not only be explaining many of the gardening implements that they have, […]

  • The Challenges of Owning a Rose Business

    Marin Art and Garden Center 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross, CA, United States

    Join the Marin Rose Society for a special evening with renowned rosarian Burling Leong, owner of Burlington Rose Nursery in Visalia, California. With decades of hands-on experience, Burling has become a respected figure in the rose world, known for her passion, dedication, and deep knowledge of both heritage and modern roses. In this engaging program, […]

  • International World Peace Rose Gardens

    Marin Art and Garden Center 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross, CA, United States

    TJ David, International World Peace Rose Gardens: International World Peace Rose Gardens (IWPRG) is a catalyst for peace in diverse communities around the world. The nonprofit organization was incorporated in 1988 for the purpose of creating beautiful rose gardens for peace on public, accessible sites. This evening's presentation will be about the history and milestones […]

  • Propagating Your Roses

    Marin Art and Garden Center 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross, CA, United States

    Jai Alltizer of Alexander Nurseries and Garden Design, is a renowned rare rose cultivator, who with his partner and garden designer, John Alexander, maintains two nursery locations with thousands of roses in cultivation.  The San Francisco location is in Golden Gate Heights and the second location is in Sebastopol, with over 6000 roses in pots […]

  • Preparing Photos and Roses for the May Rose Show

    Marin Art and Garden Center 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross, CA, United States

    ARS Horticultural Judge, Betty Mott, will present instructions for entering the Photography and Horticultural Exhibits in the May Rose Show that will be held on Saturday, May 16. Betty will show rose photographs representing each of the classes that one can enter,  Also, for any member who brings one or two glossy 8x10 prints, Betty […]

  • Great Big Roses

    Marin Art and Garden Center 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross, CA, United States

    Are your roses growing but not “thriving?” You will find this talk by Spenser Thomas very helpful! Spenser will talk about the soil biology that helps your rose fertilizer to work more effectively.  He will explain why GREAT BIG ROSES, a proprietary blend of beneficial microbes, will support root health and convert locked up nutrients […]

  • David Austin Roses

    Marin Art and Garden Center 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross, CA, United States

    “Every rose I offer has been grown, tested, and loved—these are the varieties I trust in my own garden.” — Eugene Rougeau David Austin roses form the heart of Petaluma’s ED Wilson Nurseries’ collection.  Chosen for their fragrance, form and repeat blooming, Eugene Rougeau, will talk about his rose selection process and how best to […]

  • A Life With Roses

    Marin Art and Garden Center 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross, CA, United States

    Tom Carruth has created more than 150 rose varieties, including 11 All-America Rose Selections - many of which you probably have in your garden!  He has worked in the Rose Industry in California for fifty years, including at Jackson Perkins and Weeks Roses.  In 2012, he retired from Weeks to become Curator of the Huntington […]