THE WNYRS ANNUAL ROSE CULTURE WORKSHOP was held on April 19, 2008, 10:00am to 1:30pm, at Zittel's Country Market, 4415 Southwestern Blvd., Hamburg, NY, 716-649-3010.
The workshop included:- Presentation by Zittel master gardener
- Presentations by WNYRS rosarians David Swanka and Barbara Gaul on topics including:
- How to select roses for your garden
- How to plant a rose in your garden
- How and why to: fertilize, spray, and prune 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
WNYRS rosarians |
Planting demo by WNYRS rosarian |
Presentation by Zittel gardener |
Interaction during presentation |
Attentive participants |
Planting a rose to take home |
The Workshop was a great success, with an enthusiastic group of participating attendees.
"Thank you" 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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