THE WNYRS ANNUAL ROSE CULTURE WORKSHOP was held on April 28, 2007, 10:00am to 1:30pm, at Zittel's Country Market, 4415 Southwestern Blvd., Hamburg, NY, 716-649-3010.
The workshop included:- Presentations by David Swanka and Barbara Gaul on topics such as:
- How to select roses for your garden
- How to plant a rose in your garden
- The how and why of: fertilizing, spraying, and pruning roses
- Demonstration by David Swanka on pruning and planting
- Plant-A-Rose "Hands-On" Exercise by attendees
- Each workshop attendee planted a rose to take home and enjoy
- Experienced gardeners provided assistance to attendees, as needed
Rose planting demo by David Swanka |
Good group of interested attendees |
Rose growing presentation by Barbara Gaul |
Attendees at work |
Attendees plant & prune their roses |
Successful participant |
The Workshop was a great success, and we look forward to doing even better in 2008.
Thanks to Mary Jane Stuhr for organizing the workshop. Thanks to Larry DiGregorio for the photos.
SPONSORS: Zittel's Country Market and Jackson & Perkins Roses
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