| Johnson County Rose Society 2012 Program Schedule | ||||
| Date | Topic Click on a topic for more information |
Guest Speaker |
Speaker Affiliation |
This Month in the Rose
Garden With ARS* Consulting Rosarian |
| Feb. 9 | Laura Conyers Smith Rose Garden | Judy Penner | Director of Loose Park | Early Spring Rose Care |
| Mar. 8 | Five-Year Rose Trials for the Kansas City Area |
Dr. Alan Stevens |
Kansas-State Research and Extension | Ask the Rosarian |
| April 12 | Ideal Companion Plants for Roses |
Jim Crist |
Johnson County Kansas-State Research and Extension Master Gardener | Ask the Rosarian |
| May 10 | De-Bugging Problems on Roses |
Dr. Ray Cloyd |
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Ask the Rosarian |
| June 14 | The Rose Lady, Laura Conyers Smiths | Lauren English |
Kansas City Rose Society |
Ask the Rosarian |
| July 12 | Check back for details |
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Ask the Rosarian |
| Aug. 9 | Favorite Rose Gardens Around the World |
Bud Smith |
Johnson County Kansas-State Research and Extension Master Gardene |
Ask the Rosarian |
| Sept. 13 | Old Garden Roses and Reto-Look Roses | John McBrien |
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Ask the Rosarian |
| Oct. 11 | Annual Dinner (JCRS Members only. The doors open at 6 and the dinner starts at 6:30) Officer Installation |
No Speaker |
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February 8 -- Laura Conyers Smith Rose Garden
Judy Penner, Director of Loose Park will show her excitement for Kansas City's rose garden by presenting a history of the garden and highlighting her favorite roses. How does she keep all those roses blooming so beautiflly? Come to the meeing to get her growing tips and ask questions.
March 8 -- Five-Year Rose Trials for the Kansas City Area
It’s time to think about what to plant in our gardens this spring, and if roses are your list, then you will not want to miss the March meeting of the Johnson County Rose Society. Alan Stevens, Ph.D., will be the guest speaker. Dr. Stevens is an Kansas-State Extension Specialist for Horticulture and Leader of the Kansas-State Research Center at Olathe. He specializes in field research to discover the best plants to grow in the Kansas City climate. Bringing that expertise to the he will share his insights into what types of roses will likely grow and thrive in our area. A new feature of the meetings this year will be the “Consulting Rosarians Corner” which will give members and guests an opportunity to have a free consultation with a Consulting Rosarian about specific questions or concerns regarding all aspects of rose growing and care.Check back.
This meeting everyone should bring photos of their favorite rose gardens, whether they are in their own back yard or somewhere they have visited in the USa or around the world. If you would like, you can spend a few minutes talking about your favorite garden. To round out the evening, Bud Smith will amaze you with his collection of great photos form cities aound America and Europe. It will make you want pack your bags.
JCRS member and ARS Rose Judge, John McBrien will give you some new ideas for expanding your garden with these interesting varieties.
Updated 2/4/2012