To our members, for February, we won’t have a regular meeting. Instead, we’re focusing on E-Learning and making the most of the excellent video programs available on our Member’s Only page. There, you’ll find fantastic programs by renowned speakers such as Gaye Hammond, Connie Hilker, and Matt Douglas – just to name a few. Go take a look!
Members, if you need the password, please contact Norma our membership chairman — HERE.
MARCH MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 10 / 6:30 PM
In March we will have our first in-person meeting of 2026 at Sullivan Munce in charming downtown Zionsville!
PROGRAM: Earth Kind Roses
SPEAKER: Sonja Lallemand
Sonja’s love of plants began at a very young age in her mother’s rose garden. Observations made in that garden developed a love of nature and appreciation for roses as well as the flora of her native island of Haiti. With degrees in Botany (B.S.), Horticulture (B.S.) and Fruit Science (M.S.), it took 20 years to put her knowledge of the plant word into real practice. With the help of the Rose Society of the Ozarks, generous donations from members, a rose garden built in the 30s at Phelps Grove Park, Springfield, MO, was rescued and Sonja learned a great deal about roses in the process. She served the group as editor of the newsletter Rose Review, and president; she is currently a member of the Belleville Area Rose Society. Sonja retired in 2015 from the University of Illinois Extension where she enjoyed sharing her knowledge of the plant world and guiding others in improving their surroundings.
As always we will end our time together with a “round table” format to give everyone a chance to asked questions as we prepare to get ready for another year of growing the beautiful National Floral Emblem .. THE ROSE!
IL IN DISTRICT MEETING
MARCH 20-21
EFFINGHAM, IL
A wonderful weekend with outstanding speakers is planned. All the Details HERE.
ROSE SALE
Our 2026 Rose Sale is open for business. It’s time to place your order for the April delivery. The rose list is fantastic! Don’t delay – first come/first serve. Information about the roses and the sale can be found — HERE.
For now Winter sure has our attention! We look forward to all being back together in March when surely the weather will be much warmer! 💐
Stay safe and warm!
“If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant” Anne Bradstreet
Indianapolis Rose Society 