Glossary of Rose Terms
If rose lovers want to discuss roses it makes it much easier if we can agree to use the same terminology. The following is a list of basic botanical & common terms used to describe rose plant parts.
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Queen’s Herald June 2021
June 17 – Monthly meeting with talk about arranging | June 13 – Martin’s Garden tour | Deadheading restarts June 24 | Our ‘Rose Show & Tell’ begins June 9.
Queen’s Herald May 2021
Our Zoom meeting this month will feature a talk from John about all the steps in propagating roses in the NW. Learn how to add your favorite roses to your garden in less than 2 years.
Queen’s Herald April 2021
The April Zoom Meeting is April 15, with warm-up at 6.30 and a program at 7 pm focusing on early Spring garden preparations – given by our very own Master Gardener Bruce Lind. Invitations for Members will arrive by email the week of April 12.
Queen’s Herald – March 2021
Our Zoom meeting talk on March 18th will be presented by TRS member Gary Ritchie. His program will deal with species roses: their origins, their different classes, and their genetic characteristics.
5 Instagram-Worthy Rose Gardens in Washington State
After touring Washington’s 5 Instagram-worthy rose gardens, you may want to grow your own.
Queen’s Herald – February 2021
This is our Feb 2021 Newsletter. Our Zoom monthly general meeting is Feb 18 with guest speaker Baldo Villegas about Spring pruning our roses at 7 pm. Sign-on and chat begins at 6.30 See pg 1. The annual program interest survey welcomes your feedback before 2/18. See pg 7. We have an update on the annual Spring pruning at Pt. Defiance. Details are on pg 6.
Queen’s Herald – January 2021
TRS January Zoom Meeting is on Jan 21 at 7 pm with the installation of the 2021 Officers and Board Members. As a TRS thank you there will be no dues for 2021.
2020 Thanks
Thanks for continuing to make this a legendary Rose Society – and happy holidays from your Board, Committee Members, and Staff.
The Tacoma Rose Society is about more than just roses. It’s a living, breathing organization that’s dedicated to educating about the most beautiful flower in the garden. This dedication and support from each of you is what has kept it strong through 2 world wars – and now a pandemic – since 1911. And it shows.
Roses in Pots
You can also enjoy the beauty of rose color and texture by growing them in patio containers. All types of roses can be grown in containers – it’s very simple provided you follow a few simple guidelines.
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