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Thursday, July 12, 2012

GEORGIA ROSE GARDENS


If you are traveling to Georgia, there are few public gardens where you can see some beautiful roses.  The Jimmy Carter Center is home to 400 rose plants and 80 varieties including the Rosalynn Carter Rose.  The Fernbank Science Center includes the Robert L. Staton Rose Garden with over 1300 rose bushes.  The Georgia Golf Hall of Fame’s Botanical Gardens has a Rose Garden with 800 varieties of miniature roses.  Even at Massee Lane Gardens which is the headquarters of the American Camellia Society has a rose garden, the Scheibert Rose Garden. 

Here is a list of Georgia public gardens with some beautiful roses. 

The [Jimmy] Carter Center
 453 Freedom Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30307
Ph. 404-331-3900


Fernbank Science Center
 156 Heaton Park Drive, NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
Ph. 404-378-4311

Georgia Golf Hall of Fame’s Botanical Gardens
 One Eleventh Street
Augusta, GA 30901
Ph. 706-724-4443

Georgia Southern Botanical Garden
 1505 Bland Avenue
 Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA 30460-8039
Ph. 912-871-1114

Gibbs Gardens
 1998 Gibbs Drive
 Ball Ground, GA 30107
Ph. 770-893-1880

Massee Lane Gardens
American Camellia Society
One Massee Lane
 Fort Valley, GA 31030
Ph. 912-967-2358

Meadow Garden
 1320 Independence Drive
 Augusta, GA 30901
Ph. 706-724-4174.

Meadowlark Gardens
 2617 Newnan Road
 Griffin, GA 30223
Ph. 770-228-0974

State Botanical Garden of Georgia
 University of Georgia
 2450 S. Milledge Avenue
 Athens, GA 30605
Ph. 706-542-1244

Vines Botanical Gardens
 3500 Oak Grove Road
 Loganville, GA 30239
Ph. 770-466-7532

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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Friday, June 15, 2012

ROSE SHOWS FOR THE SECOND HALF OF JUNE 2012



June is rose month and roses are blooming everywhere.  This year, it seems everything is ahead of schedule.  Plenty of rain enhances the growth and the bloom production.  

More rose societies are holding their rose shows in June.  Rose Show is the perfect place to see beautiful roses.  They are free events and you’ll have a chance to meet knowledgeable rosarians who can answer all your rose-related questions.  They are a nice and friendly group of people.  You may want to join the local rose society sponsoring the rose show which entitles you to a trial membership in the American Rose Society.

June 15-16 – Kalamazoo, MI – 2012 Rose Show, Friendship Village.  For info – Teri Sutton, 269-649-3401, krsterisutton@gmail.com.

June 16 – San Francisco, CA – Golden Gate Rose Society Rose Show, Forest Hill Christian Church.  For info – Charles M. Dowling, 415-647-4486, misterbud@comcast.net.

June 16 – Delaware, OH – Delaware Area Rose Society Annual Rose Show, William Street United Methodist Church.  For info – Jackson, 740-815-2833, jackrose_5@yahoo.com.

June 16 – Newburgh, NY – 11th Annual Newburgh Rose Club Rose Show, Newburgh Hall, 1401 Route 300, For info – Carmen O’Connor, 845-527-4663, newburghroseclub@yahoo.com.

June 17 – Madison, WI – Madison Rose Society Rose Show.  For info - Olbrich Gardens.  For info – Rita Normington, 608-271-2758.

June 23 – Bay City, MI – NE Michigan Spring Rose Show, Alice and Jack Mirt Public Library.  For info – Marilyn Whittaker, 989-697-5377, sunsulk@onechoice.net.

June 23 – Syracuse, NY – Syracuse Rose Society Rose Show, Carousel Center Mall.  For info – Muriel Prianti,315-676-4850, MRPRIANTI@aol.com.

June 23-24 – Minneapolis, MN – Twin Cities rose Club British Rose Show, Bachman’s Heritage Room.  For info – Norma Booty, 952-432-4313, applerose44@hotmail.com.

June 24 – West Hartford, CT – Connecticut Rose Society 31st Annual Rose Show, The Pond House at Elizabeth Park.  For info – D. Ciak, htroses@aol.com.

June 30 – North Olmstead, OH – Forest City Rose Society Spring Show, North Olmsted Library.  For info – Bill and Anita Solarz, 440-779-5712, currer_bell@att.net.

June 30 – Tacoma, WA – Tacoma Rose Society Rose Show, Jackson Hall on the Multicare Hospital Campus, 315 Martin Luther King Jr. Way.  For info – Bruce Bleckert, 253-759-1619, bruciebaby@hotmail.com.

June 30 – American Rose Society Rocky Mountain District – Loveland Rose Society Rose Show.  533 N. Grant St., Loveland, CO.  For info – Carol Roman, 970-402-4502, carolro@msn.com.


 Contrary to popular belief, it is not difficult to grow Roses.  It all depends on what kind of roses you want to grow.  Roses have been around for millions of years, some in cemeteries with no care whatsoever.  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 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!

Check my other blogs:
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·         OSO HAPPY ROSES
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·         PLANTING BARE-ROOT ROSES
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Saturday, June 2, 2012

ROSE SHOWS FOR THE FIRST HALF OF JUNE 2012




June is rose month and more rose societies are holding their rose shows in June.  Rose Show is the perfect place to see beautiful roses.  There are rose shows held across the country that you might want to see on weekends.  They are free events so why not take advantage of them and enjoy yourself.  Some shows have rose arrangements section which is wonderful.  You’ll have a chance to meet knowledgeable rosarians who can answer all your rose-related questions.  They are a nice and friendly group of people.  You may want to join the local rose society sponsoring the rose show which entitles you to a trial membership in the American Rose Society.  

June 2 – Harrisburg, PA – Greater Harrisburg Rose Society Annual Rose Show, Harrisburg Mall.  For info – Ron Chronister, 717-766-2656, rnd4psu@verizon.net
June 2 – Kansas City, MO – Kansas City Rose Society Rose Show, Loose Park Garden Center.  For info – Glenn Hodges, 913-888-0957, hodg01@aol.com
June 3 – Charleston, WV – Charleston (WV) Rose Society, 88th Annual Rose Show, University of Charleston. For info – Lynda Grass, 304-345-3634, lyndagrass@whdf.com
June 3 – Denver, CO – Denver Rose Society Old Garden Rose Display, Denver Botanic Gardens.  For info – Gail Holmes, 303-691-2790, ga_holmes@comcast.net
June 3 – Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia Rose Society Annual Rose Show, Morris Arboretum Visitor Center.  For info – Patricia Bilson, 610-644-1860, patbilson@yahoo.com
June 9 – Columbus, OH – Columbus Rose Club Annual Rose Show, Whetstone Park of Roses.  For info – Steve Campbell, 614-562-7979, steve@ameritest.com
June 9 – York, PA – York Area Rose Society Annual Rose Show, HACC York Campus, 2021 Pennsylvania Ave.  For info – Curtis Aumiller, 717-612-1575, caumiller1@yahoo.com
June 9-10 – Chambersburg, PA – South Penn Area Rose Society Rose show, 1st Lutheran Church, 43 West Washington St.  For info – Dale Martin, 717-369-3036, dmartin5222@comcast.net
June 9-10 – Toledo, OH – Toledo Rose Society Rose Show, Toledo Botanical Gardens.  For info – Dave Wisniewski or Cheryl Menard, 419-882-7943 or 419-893-1898, cmenard@ssbcglobal.net
June 10 – Parma, OH – Western Reserve Rose Society Rose Show, Parmatown Mall.  For info – Lori Hilfer, 440-582-4310, or Patti Jacko, 330-220-2213, webmaster@roadrunner.com
June 10 – Reading, PA – Reading Berks Rose Society 81st Rose Show, Boscov’s North Auditorium.  For info – Kevin Glaes, 610-926-4428, glaes1215@comcast.net
June 10 – Eureka, CA – Humboldt Rose Society Rose Show, Redwood Acres Fairgrounds.  For info – Sue Silvia, 707-443-1284, roseladygardener@yahoo.com
June 10 – Oyster Bay, NY – Long Island Rose Society Rose Show, Planting Fields Arboretum Conference Center.  For info – Mary Jane Lee, 516-627-6383, 127@yahoo.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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Saturday, May 26, 2012

Kentucky Rose Gardens


Kentucky, the home of the “Run for the Roses” has also beautiful public rose gardens.  Some are located in historical sites that it would be worth your while to visit the museum while enjoying the rose garden as well.
Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate
120 Sycamore Road, Lexington, KY 40502
Ph. 859- 266-8581

Boone County Arboretum
 9190 Camp Ernst Road, Union, KY 41091
Ph. 859-384-4999

Kentucky Memorial Rose Garden
937 Phillips Lane (Near Junction of I-65 and I-264)
Louisville, KY 40209
Ph. 502-367-5332

Liberty Hall Historic Site
218 Wilkinson Street, Frankfort, KY 40601
Ph. 502-227-2560

Locust Grove Historic Home Museum
561 Blankenbaker Lane, Louisville, KY 40207
Ph. 502-897-9845

Nannine Clay Wallis Arboretum
616 Pleasant Street, Paris, KY 40361
Ph. 859-987-6158

University of Kentucky Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Arboretum
 Alumni Drive, Lexington, KY 40506-0033
Ph. 859-257-6955

Western Kentucky Botanical Garden
 25 Carter Road, Owensboro, KY
Ph. 270-852-8925

Contrary to popular belief, it is not difficult to grow Roses.  It all depends on what kind of roses you want to grow.  Roses have been around for millions of years, some in cemeteries with no care whatsoever.  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 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!

Check my other blogs:
Visit my website
Join a rose society

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