Affiliate Member of the

American Rose Society

DRS Meetings & Activities

Feb. 22            Stephen Scannellio – The Stories Roses Tell

March 28         Building a Rose Garden
Site selection – John Allen        
Examination of the many variables that must be taken into consideration before you start building the rose beds:  Sun, Drainage, Trees, air circulation, reflected heat, etc.
                                    Building the Bed – Claude Graves
Examples of different bed construction materials and techniques in a photo how to do it format
Plant Selection – Carolyn Hayward
What roses to buy?  Where to buy them?  How do you decided which plant to buy?  What is a #1 Grade Rose?  What root stock?

April 25            Soil Composition and Preparation – Mike Becker
Discussion of the merits of different specific soils, soil additives  and soil mixes for maximum rose growth relative to material costs

           
May 23            Roses on Fortuniana Root Stock
                                    James Mills – K&M Nursery
James Mills will deliver the roses ordered by DRS members and will update us on the best new roses he is producing
Planting and Initial Rose Care – John Allen
Discussion of proper method of planting roses and the care they need while becoming established

June 27            Fertilizing your Roses
                                    Turner Hasty
Fertilizing programs for Beautiful Gardens in Dallas area Gardens, a presentation of the products and application information

July                  No Meeting

August 22         Protect Your Roses from Insects and Fungal Disease
                                    Minimized Pesticide Program for Easy Care Roses – Claude Graves
A report on the “Easy Care” Rose Evaluation at the Farmers Branch Trial Garden.
                                    Traditional Pesticide Program - Jack Walter – Kimbrew Walter Roses
An update on the most effective pest controls offered by modern technology

Sept. 26           Preparing for a Rose Show
                                    Madelyn Lang & Helen Reynolds

Oct. 24                        Winterizing and Preparing for the Next Rose Season
Panel Discussion:  What you should do to protect your roses over the winter and what you can be doing over the winter to maximize your spring rose garden.
                                                Turner Hasty, Mike Becker, John Allen, Carolyn Hayward

Nov.                No Meeting – Banquet

Dec.                 No Meeting

April 19

Spring Rose Show at Dallas Arboretum