Where:Rest Stop Ranch and gardens, 202 Haverhill Rd (Rt 197) Topsfield , MA 01983
Agenda: First in-person meeting! Wheelchair - accessible garden. They have picnic tables to seat 10 but you may want your own. Please bring your own picnic lunch and drink, possibly your own chair. Parking is a problem there so if we can carpool in some way to cut down the parking space needed it would be so much easier for all.
ARS 2021 VIRTUAL GREEN THUMB EDUCATIONAL SERIES
When: Saturday, July 24, 2021; 1:00 PM CDT
Where:Webinar free to ARS members ($10 non-members). Check your ARS email for code and registration details.
Agenda: "GOING THE DISTANCE" with William J."Will/Bill" Radler, creator of the Knock Out Rose®. Will Radler who will discuss the rose industry today, marketing challenges, competition, diseases (and perception of diseases), breeding priorities, IPM.
One might expect that the world’s best selling rose was conceived in a laboratory under the direction of a seasoned rose breeder holding many horticultural degrees. Instead, a nine year old with two quarters in his pocket changed the rose industry forever. Radler shares a blow-by-blow account of his journey from fringe contender to international champ. The behind-the-scenes details will both amaze and inspire you.
Making it to the main event is one thing. Sustaining is another. Radler, with his unconventional methods, is certainly doing something right with 50 plant patents to his name.
Fast forward to 2021. Modern day rose breeding has evolved dramatically. Going toe-to-toe in today’s industry presents both opportunities and challenges. Learn an insider’s perspective of the state of the revitalized industry.
2021 ARS National Conference & Rose Show
When:September 10-14, 2021
Where: Milwaukee, WI
Agenda: Early registration ends July 27; hotel pricing ends August 20. Register online with snail mail paper copy (click here).
Yankee District Rose & Photo Show & Lobster Fest
When:September 17-19, 2021
Where:Hyannis Country Gardens, 380 W Main Street, Hyannis, MA
Agenda: Registration ends August 1 (additional information here or online)
The New England Rose Society has been helping people grow better roses since 1940.
Why should I join the New England Rose Society?
Because I am not sure if rose gardening is for me, but I would like to find out.
Because I would like to learn more about roses in a friendly environment.
Because I love roses and want to share my enthusiasm with others.
Who are we?/What is the New England Rose Society?
We are a community of people from all walks of life united by our love and passion for America’s favorite flower — the Rose.
What does the New England Rose Society do?
The New England Rose Society seeks to educate its members and the public in all aspects of rose culture.
In addition to outstanding guest speakers at each meeting, we offer special seminars for in-depth exploration of rose topics, such as soil chemistry, budding and hybridizing, and pest and disease control. Members receive discounts on roses and garden center merchandise.
Whether you are about to plant your very first rose or already have several roses in your garden, you’ll find a wealth of information in our monthly programs, newsletter, Consulting Rosarians and on-line resources. You’ll also have the opportunity to exhibit roses in our June Rose Show, the Yankee District Rose Show and National Rose Shows.
Have a question about roses? Contact an NERS Consulting Rosarian - that's what they're here for, & they'd love to help you - free of charge! Click here for a list of NERS, as well as Lower Cape, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Connecticut Consulting Rosarians. Email them now with your rose issues and questions!
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Interested in becoming a rose show judge? contact Dave Ciak at htroses@aol.com. Rose judge qualifications can be downloaded from this link. ------------------------- The NERS Rose Library is now at Tower Hill. All NERS members and Tower Hill members can borrow the books. Library hours are Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 10-4, phone # 508-869-6111, x116. Also, see the books during the judging time of the NERS Rose Shows. -------------------------
NERS PRODUCT DISCOUNTS!
Roseland Roses in Acushnet, MA offers NERS members 25% discount!!
Show your NERS card at Dodge Grain, 59 North Broadway, Salem NH for a discount on products including tools, gloves, chemicals, sprayers, fertilizers, epsom salts and much more (no sales tax either!).
Larchmont Irrigation in Lexington offers 25% discount to NERS members!
Lake Street Garden Center, 37 Lake Street, Salem, NH offers 10% discount on roses to NERS members
------------------------- Check the CALENDAR PAGE for upcoming events every month! See our EXPANDED HELPFUL LINKS additions here. Post your questions - and answers - on our Message Board! Click here.
We're a group of people who love roses - and we hope you'll join us at a meeting or event, or email us with questions, suggestions or ideas at info@rosepetals.org.