January 2022
David Austin & the Romance of English Roses
Join us to learn the history of David Austin Roses and what makes them truly romantic as well as the family lines of these roses, varied forms and growth habits, shade tolerance, fragrance, growing tips, and their varied uses in the garden. Our guest speaker is Suzanne Horn, who has quickly become a favorite speaker here at the MRS. Not only is she a Consulting Rosarian, a successful exhibitor and an ARS Horticultural Judge, but she is an expert in…
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Bugs: Destructives, Beneficials, and Benigns
Our speaker will be Joe Truskot, ARS Master Rosarian, and president of the Monterey Bay Rose Society. Joe has been growing roses in his garden in Salinas since 1993 with experience cultivating more than 300 different varieties and cultivars including hybrid teas, floribundas, miniatures, old garden and species roses, and several forms of climbing roses. He was Consulting Rosarian of the year for NCNH in 2016 and is a frequent lecturer at rose societies and garden clubs. As the host of…
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Flowers in Film: The Sequel
We are delighted to present the Bay Area’s own Jan Wahl, in her presentation; "FLOWERS IN FILM, THE SEQUEL”. We’ll celebrate flowers in film, look at the way they have been used in many movies and characters. We will also journey through movies that have had an impact on our lives. Jan Wahl is one of the best-known movie reviewers in the USA and lives right here in Marin County. This session will be VERY popular so be sure to…
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