Images and additional garden information here. She is a regular contributor to Indiana Gardening Magazine and is the editor of Iowa Gardener, Michigan Gardening, Minnesota Gardener and Wisconsin Gardening magazines. Disease resistant foliage showcasing sunny striations of color in enchanting clusters of blooms. Repeat above workshops, 10:45 11:30: Browse displays, shop, grab lunch, 11:30 12: 45: SPEAKER: MIKE SHOUP (see info below). (Our regular meeting night.) ZOOM DETAILS:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89238798311?pwd=ZytGWkJLR1BGUlBSMXdIZTNNRVNSdz09Meeting ID: 892 3879 8311Passcode: 357199One tap mobile+13126266799,,89238798311#,,,,*357199# US (Chicago)+16465588656,,89238798311#,,,,*357199# US (New York)Dial by your location+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)Meeting ID: 892 3879 8311Passcode: 357199Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kemqe7MWK9. Ive been busy planting veggie and flower seeds. Heavy blooming compact bush, beautiful disease resistant foliage, wonderful rose for cutting! Remove all but the top two or three sets of leaves. Grandifloras tend to carry their flowers in clusters on top of tall stems. Connies overall message is that roses are not rocket science and she strives to show that anyone with a basic knowledge of gardening can choose appropriate roses and grow them well. Other top hybridizers took a liking to the rose as well including the great Tom Carruth. The time your roses must endure traveling in a cooler plus overnight storage in your hotel room the night before the show must always be taken into your final equation. I hope to hear from you! We are finally back home at the Sullivan Munce Cultural Center! Download our newsletter on the link below to find a list of roses for sale with additional details on ordering and pickup. Harlow Carr Ive had this rose for 4 years and it does very well for me. Here is the list of roses still available. Our meetings are open to the public and always include a time of Q & A. CANCELLED // TUES, SEPT 8:ROSE SHOW: Learn as You Grow Rose Show FROM MEMBER TERESA BYINGTON This picture is Vanessa Bell growing in my garden last summer. NOTE: It was originally named for the 50th Anniversary of a popular South African gardening magazineGarden and Home. Some have a few roses and some have hundreds. Our meetings are open to the public, so grab a friend and join us. Well deserved! LOCATION:Richland Community College in Decatur, IL PROGRAM:Planting, Pruning & Growing Rose in Containers: John Hefner Attendees came from near and far, including Ed Yesan from Collinsville, IL, Cheryl Pettus, Champaign, IL, Howard Carmen and Paula Williams from the countryside of Louisville, Ky. We were very happy to see Renee LaFollette back up and around, as well as Barbara Stauch. Newsletter Editor: Teresa Downham. Exhibiting is work! 135 S Main St, Zionsville, IN 46077 317 769 0932 Read on HERE. (dampen cutting if using powdered hormone) Make a hole in the potting media, insert the cutting, water thoroughly. As of 2018, Ring of Fire had already reached Number 5 on the list of Top Exhibition Hybrid Teas and Grandifloras on Roseshow.com. Soft pink and apricot flowers, 106 petals, intense tea scent, strong upright habit. The first year I grew them in containers as shown in the picture below. **RSVP to John and Donna at jdhefner63@gmail.com This may provide for enough nutrients for the entire season, however, you may not have superior plants and blooms. PITCH-IN PICNIC As to the Ring of Fire discussion, I got one last year. Feed often but dont over fertilize. Our meetings are open to the public so bring friends. (ABOVE: 'Ring of Fire' spray, photo by Chris Greenwood), Since this article was originally written in 2018, the fame of Ring of Fire has continued to grow. Remove any leaves that fall the cutting can still root without leaves. Bring your favorite fall blooming flower. Members and those on our mailing list, you will be receiving eBlasts to keep you up to date so check your email! It smells wonderful and is very disease resistant aka low maintenance. Are these roses too similar to grow together? John Hefner. If possible, get the heel wood where the cutting emerges from the main cane. 6:30 pm / Sullivan Munce / Zionsville I want to make a fire pit like one you find at campsites what do you u. Julie Andrews Very pretty pink with yellow undertones. We hope to see you there! After the soil has warmed, usually early to mid-May, an organic fertilizer can be applied. (Note: Last meeting had 80 attending via Zoom. Our very special guest, Marilyn Wellan, serves as the Restoration Project Coordinator and will share with us the latest details on the Great Garden Restoration of Americas Rose Garden in Shreveport, Louisiana! 2. This is due to changes in temperatures that sometimes signal the plant to start growing and then additional freezing weather arrives. Lastly, perhaps the most significant development for this remarkable rose occurred this year when its hybridizer, Chris Greenwood, was awarded the American Rose Societys 2021 David Fuerstenberg Prize! It was the most stunning display in all of Rose Hills. Must have. ONLY 1 LEFT, Julie Andrews (masses of bloom and powerful perfume), Love at First Sight (good form and light fragrance), Lifes Little Pleasures mini (That color! (Please note that the above time is EST and adjust to fit your time zone!). She likes to have a lot of color and bloom all summer long, so she has been adding more floribundas and shrub roses lately, while still maintaining a good selection of hybrid teas for exhibiting. She speaks throughout the country. When in doubt, contact a Consulting Rosarian from your local rose society. All stages of bloom are beautiful! Read about the Cheekwood study garden here. A wonderful rose for the garden as well as the show table, you will find Ring of Fire to be one of the most striking and dramatic splashes of color in the yard. Rose Sale Chairman, Kim Chmielewski, tells us that roses are flying off the shelves! The color remains fresh and vibrant through all stages, from bud to exhibition form to fully open bloom. Timed release is a pelletized form designed to release over time. In 2009 the Philadelphia and Jersey Shore Rose Societies awarded Bill the Bronze Honor Medal and he was elevated to Master Rosarian. Regardless of what we are growing, good soil is a vital part of what we do. While we wish they would not come, we are now better prepared for their arrival. Our Welcome Team will be ready to open the doors at 9 am and get you checked in so that you are eligible for one of the 40 beautiful Proven Winners roses to be given as gifts to the first 40 guests. At that price, I decided to give it a go. Two attendees were given a budded plant for next years rose enjoyment. To quote John Hefner, the roses we get for the sale are outstanding! This year we had a very successful partnership with Frazee Gardens in Brownsburg saving us money on delivery (they allowed us to have our roses delivered with their delivery)and their care and storage of our roses between delivery and sale was over the top. Pleasant fruity fragrance. There are a few roses still for sale, for all the details, read on HERE. See rose list HERE. He made is sound easy. To date, it has logged 21 Queens of Show, 5 Kings, 13 Princesses, 14 Courts of Honor, 11 Challenge Classes, 2 Sprays and 1 Open Bloom. As a cut flower, it is unbeatable and it has a long vase life as well. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Grandifloras are one of the taller roses in the modern rose class, so they work well in the back of the border or as a screen. Use one tablespoon per gallon and apply one-two gallons per plant for large roses and one-half the amount for miniatures and mini floras. Guests, you are welcome to participate too. See you Tues, March 12. Shell be there to answer your design questions and make her suggestions. (Becker); This is the best orange hybrid tea Ive grown in 33 years of growing roses, and one of the best exhibition hybrid teas weve ever grown. Time to get back to gardening! This 1868 home was one of the first in Zionsville. Our evening ended with garden Q and A with Jo Ellen. Truly the best of both worlds. We are looking forward to a full schedule for 2018 as we learn TIPS, TRICKS & HACKS FOR GROWING ROSES. Mark Nolen and John Hefnerwill show us techniques for bud grafting roses. TUES, JULY 10:PROPAGATION WORKSHOP / CUTTINGS An entry of eighteen (18) exhibition type miniature roses, six (6) or more varieties, displayed in a low bowl. Sullivan Munce Cultural Center225 Hawthorn Street, ZionsvillePOP BOTTLE ROSE SHOW Put Mark & Johns tips on exhibiting roses to use! This program provides guidance, including selecting show candidates from your garden, understanding a show schedule, ARS rules, judging criteria with photos, and awards. Secretary: Carolyn Lloyd Below are two masters at work! Teresa Downham was the recipient of the Bronze Medal the highest local society honor. Exceptionally disease resistant yellow climber from Tom Carruth. We are happy to announce that Rose Preservationist, CONNIE HILKER, will be our Main Speaker for Rosefest and will lead a workshop on propagation. Sullivan Munce Cultural Center / Zionsville. FALL DISTRICT CONFERENCE & ROSE SHOW. Queen Elizabeth was the very first entry in the grandiflora class. Dark green glossy foliage, excellent repeat, vigorous and good cutting rose. Blackspot & mildew resistant, A lovely rose voted best hybrid tea and most fragrant rose in the 2013 Biltmore trials, and Golden Rose at The Hauge in 2013. After dinner it was time to honor those who serve our society so well. Rich orange blooms have size, form and substance. Linda Kimmel, immediate past president of the Indianapolis Rose Society, will share with us the charm and grace of climbing roseswhich ones to grow and how to care for them! Changes in strategy is required due to the opening characteristics of each bloom, color combinations required, similar size and degree of openness. Note: Theses go fast! (ABOVE: 'Ring of Fire' bed at Rose Hills, photo by Chris Greenwood), Needless to say, Ring of Fire has a very rosy future. NOTE: Master Gardeners, this has been approved for education hours! Conventional Program Apply a high nitrogen fertilizer at pruning time, urea 46% nitrogen or many lawn fertilizers will be effective. need help getting my curtain rings to slide over the extension area. District website HERE. He shared tips on what to compost, different types of compost bins and how to keep critters out! (LEFT: 'Ring of Fire' bloom at Rose Hills, photo by Chris Greenwood), As time progressed, Tom Carruth, who was now working with Certified Roses, recommended that they pick up the variety. It was a wonderful night! Disease susceptibility:very disease resistant. His work has been recognized in Smithsonian and National Geographic magazines and in many trade journals as well. Growth habit is similar. For that trip we also have a tour of Steve Singer Roses in Kenosha. David Austin Princess Alexandra of Kent SOLD OUT! John said he can never remember spring pruning rose plants at this height. Convention details here. A bargain at $15 each Pink Brick House (3) / White Veranda / (4) / Bright & Shiny (1). You can feel the love that Greg and Teresa have for each other and their family. (Even if you change the towels daily, they can still generate quite a little colony if it's damp and warm.). TUESDAY, MARCH 12 / 6:30 pm #gallery-156205-9 .gallery-item { However, this rose is intensely fragrant! In this Zoom PowerPoint presentation, Rebecca will share her insight on the DAR breeding program, highlighting new varieties, touching on the 5 fragrance profiles and key attributes to look for when choosing your new David Austin Rose. The roses present a rich, non-fading orange hue with just a hint of yellow at the base. Their garden is usually open several times a year for rose societies and local garden clubs. We are also having a rose arangement workshop on May 3. As such, rose enthusiasts all over the country now have the opportunity to see and fall in love with this fabulous new rose. We will have only 2 days advanced notice for the delivery. Will continue to be on the trophy table for years to come! Of course, your desire and plans are always determined by the show location and time of year that will allow you to present quality roses in your exhibit. Location: Magic Dinner at Serenity Restaurant However, the silver lining was that Christian sent 10 plants to the Rose Hills Trials for Chris; and that was where it became a star! Its always the earliest and first hybrid tea to bloom in my garden, and it has a very fast bloom repeat. At that time it was called Garden and Home. I knew I had to have it. One-half cup per plant spread around the base of the plant is desired. Winners will receive Dammanns Garden Center Gift Certificates! Its growth, habit, bloom and form are similar to her medium pink counterpart. In addition, she serves as a juror at the Biltmore International Rose Trials and co-host of the Rose Chat Podcast. John Hefner is one of the leading rosarians in the country winning most every award we have! Pale lemon to primrose, pink tinged buds, flowers fading to clear cream with age, adds soft charming luminosity to the moonlit evening garden, medium bushy upright shrub, with a green tea, lemon honey fragrance, possible hedge. Great rose overall! Bloom, stem and foliage have all the characteristics of a champion exhibition rose for years to come. I found myself begging Chris for a test plant. If you have questions, contact Linda Kimmel. APRIL: Diane Sommers, (soon to be president of the American Rose Society) from Wisconsin, joined us to share how to preserve fresh roses. Anyone know the name? Heat and drought tolerant. Prices on roses is just one of the benefits of annual $20 membership. Place your container in a protected location outside, place it the shade (under a bush is a good place); inside, in a window with bright indirect light. ASK THE MASTERS:Weather Issues and Roses Beginning exhibitors are often unsure of why their roses didnt win their classes, or even what the awards marked on their entry tags mean. She is vice president of GWA: The Association for Garden Communicators, a director of the Indianapolis Museum of Art Horticultural Society, member of the Cultural Landscape Committee of Indiana Landmarks and an Advanced Master Gardener. David Austin Queen of Sweden SOLD OUT! In 1976, a year after graduation he started Containerized Plants, Inc. which grew and sold woody plants and hardy, old-fashioned perennials, Texas natives and most importantly neglected Old Garden Roses. Seriously this show was excellent! Sullivan Munce Cultural Center / Zionsville The Indianapolis Rose Society, Illinois Indiana ARS Rose District, and the Hamilton County Master Gardeners invite you to a day filled with beautiful roses, HAMILTON CO 4H FAIRGROUNDS2003 E PLEASANT STREETNOBLESVILLE. John Hefner is going to make masters out of all those who come! Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp, an award-winning journalist, has been writing a weekly gardening column for The Indianapolis Star since 1989. When the Arctic Oscillation is positive, the jet stream stays north which keeps the frigid temperatures in Canada. In 2007, he harvested numerous Marilyn Monroe flowers and obtained just a small amount of pollen. Since exhibiting roses is not an exact science, I suggest that you always have a Plan B. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBIC! We have the rings, exactly as above as it adds a nice touch to the bathroom vanity area. It is a beautiful shade of pink and very fragrant. Our prices are intentionally priced lower than usually found, as a service to our members and friends. Some of the rose topics that we get the most questions about are planting, pruning and growing roses in containers. If you cannot get a heel, cut below a leaf bud. Suffice it to say that I now grow many, many more. To place orders or to get more information, contact us here. The tip for the evening was under pruning. All at their tasks helping the rose be her very best self. Bring your favorite fall blooming flower. Location: TBD. ADR Award in the German Rose Trial. TUES, FEB 8 / 6:30 pm (ZOOM MEETING)GROWING CLIMBING ROSES:Bill Kozemchak, TUES, MAR 8 / 6:30 pm COMPANION PLANTS FOR ROSES: Natalie CarmoliIN-PERSON MTG / ZOOM SPEAKER Sullivan Munce Cultural Center 225 West Hawthorne St / Zionsville. Sullivan Munce Cultural Center in Zionsville, Exhibiting Winning Roses: What Does It Take? The program was fabulous. It has already proven to be one of the best hybrid teas ever. (Dale); There arent enough superlatives. Mike Shoup has always had an interest in plants. Seven Sisters is believed to be an old Chinese garden rose which was introduced from Japan to England by Charles Greville in the early 1800s. This year we returned to lovely and historical Serenity Restaurant in Zionsville where the food and hospitality are outstanding. Whether its the gardens you visit or the stories of the roses themselves where they come from and their family tree, roses do indeed take you places! 2nd VP: Eloisa Garza They are produced almost exclusively as one bloom per stem and have a high percentage of great exhibition form. Dolly Parton, Bing Crosby, Fragrant Cloud more satuated orange. Our host for the evening is Teresa Byington, let her know if you have questions here. With our tape measure in hand, Donna and I made several shopping excursions to local stores on numerous days to find, select and purchase the required show containers that had the proper dimensions. In early 2017, a five-year Master Plan was approved by the American Rose Center Committee and the ARS Board of Directors which set the path for the Great Garden Restoration, and for success in the future. SOLD OUT! Pitch-in Its a keeper and will be Honor Roll quickly. I have learned over the years that accomplished exhibitors are always eager to help others learn about all aspects to growing and showing roses. Costume Party: Come dress as a rose name. When a door is closed, a window opens. Glendale has a very hot climate, and Ring of Fire thrives in it. Some roses from the original list are sold out, but you will see, we still have some beauties just waiting to be added to your garden while supply lasts! I think everyone went home with renewed enthusiasm and knowledge for judging roses. If youd like to become a member fill out the form HERE. Though she was shocked no one else was. Diane will be installed as President at the Cream City Roses Convention in Wisconsin in September and you are invited to attend. Established in 1929, this accolade is awarded from time to time to the originator of any new rose of American origin suitable to the American climate which may deserve honor. Diamond Jubilee is also an old AARS winner variety. I grow in amended heavy clay. **Panel: Mark Nolen, Teresa Downham, John Hefner. Our meetings are open to the public,so share this information with your friends! Our Masters are dedicated to helping anyone regardless of where you are in your rose growing hobby. Marilyn Wellan is a 37-year member of the American Rose Society, and served 29 of those years on its Board of Directors. Diane Sommers, Vice President of the American Rose Society will be with us! The cold weather pattern is due to a negative reading of the Arctic Oscillation. 5. The bright, glowing orange hue is a real eye-catcher, and the beautiful blooms are nothing short of dazzling. David Austin Olivia Rose Austin SOLD OUT! PROGRAM: NEW MEMBER PANEL DISCUSSION Fortunately, hips set and he was able to harvest about 20 seeds that fall. Needless to say, Ring of Fire has a very rosy future. Check back to the website as additional programs are being finalized. Program: Come hear about the Hamilton County Master Gardener Rose Garden and the great work being done there by the ones who oversee it today! Of course most everyone is pruning roses, but theres a lot more going on too! Prizes for Winners! She is a fount of garden knowledge. Exceptions to the schedule will be noted on the program list. Hybrid Tea 4-5 Flowers are intense fuchsia pink with a yellow base, compact upright bushy habit, 30 petals, dark green foliage, strong anise rose fragrance. (Bever); A sure- fire beautiful shade of flaming orange and spectacular form. Nitrogen stimulates growth and dark green healthy foliage. Department 56 village pieces and accessories were located throughout their home adding an additional sense ofnostalgia and enchantment. Fortunately we had a cargo door since is was raining cats and dogs. Cleaning up rose beds and pruning roses. ROSE SHOW: This work plus pre-exhibiting details resulted in us successfully entering two winning National Challenge Class trophies. Our speakers were truly some of the best in the business. He and his wife, Donna, are two of the most decorated rosarians in the American Rose Society. Program: Oh, the Roses Youll Grow a fun, comprehensive look at growing roses. In 1984 he opened the Antique Rose Emporium which specialized in the re-introduction and distribution of these historic roses. Opinions wanted! Magnesium is recommended by the addition of Epson salts, which intensifies flower color and increased basal canes. I have a new saturated hot orange that is like an improved GIPSY. Shrub Rose Pure white double flowers, 25-30 slightly ruffled petals are tinged pink in cool weather, dark green foliage, strong citrus scent. These roses were given out to the first 48 guest to arrive. 6. Their garden will be featured on tour during the 2021 ARS National Convention next September in Milwaukee. PROGRAM:Planting, Pruning & Growing Roses in Containers: John Hefner