Monday, April 23, 2012

ROSE SHOWS THIS WEEKEND – APRIL 28-29, 2012


If you are looking for something to do this weekend that is beautiful and fun, go to a rose show.  On the southeast coast, Charleston Lowcountry Rose Society in Charleston, SC, Jacksonville Rose Society in Jacksonville, FL and Greater Palm Beach Rose Society in West Palm Beach, FL will be hosting their rose shows with beautiful roses in various categories on display.  On the west coast, Sacramento Rose Society will be doing the same thing.  You might even see some gorgeous rose arrangements.  There will be educational booths for you to ask questions on how to grow these beautiful roses and join a local rose society and the American Rose Society so you can take advantage of these events and other benefits.  More rose events are coming up in different areas of the country as the season progresses.  

April 28 – Charleston, SC - Charleston Lowcountry Rose Society Rose Show, Citadel Mall.  For info – Mary Lee Kirkland, 843-795-1525, mudpuppie@comcast.net

April 28 – Jacksonville, FL - Jacksonville Rose Society Local Rose Show, Garden Club of Jacksonville.  For info – Gene Waering, 212-745-0130

April 28-29 – West Palm Beach, FL - Greater Palm Beach Rose Society Annual Rose Show, Mounts Botanical Garden, Exhibit Hall.  For info – Debbie Coolidge, 561-684-2421, geoffcoolidge@comcast.net.

April 28-29 – Sacramento, CA – Sacramento Rose Society 64th Rose Show, Shepard Garden and Arts Center, Mckinley Park.  For info – Debbie Arrington, 916-799-6199, carrinton@sacbee.com.

Roses are easy plants to grow contrary to popular belief. Why do you think Roses have been around for millions of years?  All they need are food, water and sunlight.  Just like you and me. 

Here at Rose Gardening World, we’ll educate you about the Rose - our National Floral Emblem and the state flower of several states.  Welcome to the World of Rose Gardening or Rose Gardening World where Rose Gardening Tips, Rose Growing Advice, Planting a Rose Garden, Rose Descriptions, Where to Buy Roses, Where to see Rose Gardens, Rose Culture, Rose History, Rose Events, Rose Verses are all here in one place.  

We are constantly updating our contents so visit Rose Gardening World often.  We want to help you grow Beautiful Roses and we welcome comments.  Take time and smell the roses.  Happy Rose Gardening!

 
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Thursday, April 19, 2012

TOMBSTONE'S ROSE




Tombstone, Arizona is home to the World’s Largest Rose according to the Guiness Book of World Records.  It is lovingly called by residents of Tombstone as the Shady Lady because she covers an entire enclosed courtyard in one of the tiny streets of Tombstone, Arizona.  She is a white “Lady Banks’ Rose" or R. banksiae banksiae.

She came into being in the Arizona desert in 1885 when she was brought in as a gift to a new and homesick bride from Scotland and planted and taken care of for her by her friends.  The Shady Lady grew up in a trellis about 8-foot high that provides shade to the big courtyard.  She has a romantic history and so under her canopy, many couples have exchanged their vows of love and devotion to each other.

Some people have never heard of her but the whole town of Tombstone has a big Rose Celebration in the month of April when she is in her glory.  Her impressive, gorgeous blooms are a sight to behold and her perfume is intoxicating.   If you are in Arizona, be sure to visit her.

Roses are easy plants to grow contrary to popular belief. Why do you think Roses have been around for millions of years?  All they need are food, water and sunlight.  Just like you and me. 

Here at Rose Gardening World, we’ll educate you about the Rose - our National Floral Emblem and the state flower of several states.  Welcome to the World of Rose Gardening or Rose Gardening World where Rose Gardening Tips, Rose Growing Advice, Planting a Rose Garden, Rose Descriptions, Where to Buy Roses, Where to see Rose Gardens, Rose Culture, Rose History, Rose Events, Rose Verses are all here in one place. So, plant a rose today! 

We are constantly updating our contents so visit Rose Gardening World often.  We want to help you grow Beautiful Roses and we welcome comments.  Take time and smell the roses.  Happy Rose Gardening!

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