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FEBRUARY ROSE MEETING

PROGRAM:  “Pruning for Production”

Ready….Get Set….Prune!!  The main event going on in the rose garden during February is pruning.  A good and proper pruning is the foundation for healthy rose bushes during the Spring, and perhaps throughout the year.  Therefore, our February program will address this important event.  (See related comments on page 5.)

Roses can be very tolerant of “up and down” weather patterns, and even some neglect or poor cultural practices by rose growers.  That is why we look at the Spring pruning as an opportunity to do an “extreme makeover” of our gardens – we can make-up for some mistakes we perhaps made during the previous year.  The roses get a much needed “facelift” and a chance for a fresh, new start.

We have a trio of expert Rosarians to demonstrate the proper techniques for pruning the following types of roses:

            David Koch                            Hybrid Teas and Grandifloras

            Randolph Blakeman             Floribundas, Shrubs, and OGRs

            Ed Bradley                             Miniatures and Mini Floras

Dividing Miniatures and Mini Floras:  As an added bonus, Jackie Clark will demonstrate the dividing of Miniature and Mini Flora rose bushes.  (See related article on page 4.)  It has been a few years since we have done this; all growers of Miniatures and Mini Floras will be interested in this demonstration.

PRUNING DEMONSTRATION & CLINIC:

An extensive hands-on pruning clinic will be conducted by SARS members at the Rose Garden of the SA Botanical Gardens on Saturday, February 18, and Tuesday, February 21, from 8 – 12 noon.  Members of the Society will demonstrate the proper way to prune roses.  This will be both a “learning and doing” clinic.

This clinic is open to all SARS members, as well as the general public.  It should be noted that this rose garden contains several different types of roses; therefore, the demonstration should be of interest regardless of what type roses you grow.  Come on out – bring your pruning shears, good gloves, and some good friends. 

Please note the time of our meetings has been changed to 7:00 p.m.    

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3310 N. New Braunfels Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78209

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