The rain held off and from start to finish Rosefest was a big success. More than 150 visitors came and there was much to see and do.

AS PROMISED IT WAS A DAY OF ROSES!

The rose garden and rose show gave our guests an opportunity to see some amazing roses.

Free Roses! Everyone was so appreciative of the roses that Proven Winners donated. These roses were given out to the first 48 guest to arrive. A great way to start a rosy day.

Roses for sale and as door prizes!

ROSY EDUCATION

Our speakers, Diane Sommers and Dr. Raymond Cloyd had so much to teach us.

Diane spoke about the classifications of roses, and how those decisions are made and what we might expect in the future. She also invited everyone to visit American’s Rose Garden in Shreveport, LA.

Dr. Cloyd gave us the latest information on one of our worst rose pests – Japanese Beetles. While we wish they would not come, we are now better prepared for their arrival.

The demonstrations were very popular! Eloisa Garza had so many yummy and beautiful rosy treats to tell us about and share! Humberto DeLuca has been very successful at starting roses from cuttings and shared his tips and tricks!

ROSE SHOW AWARDS

Horticulture

HYBRID TEAS / GRANDIFLORAS

Queen/Moonstone/John and Donna Hefner

King/Marlon’s Day/John and Donna Hefner

Princess/Moonstone/John and Donna Hefner

FLORIBUNDA SPRAY

Queen/St. John/John and Donna Hefner

King/ Nichole/Dan Keil

Princess/Dancing Pink/John and Donna Hefner

MODERN SHRUBS

Queen/Falstaff/Dan Keil

King/Quietness/Trudy Struck

Princess/teasing Georgia/Teresa Downham

OLD GARDEN ROSES

Dowager Queen/Gloire des Rosomanes/Linda Kimmel

MINIATURES

Queen/Swirly Pop/John and Donna Hefner

King/Joy/John and Donna Hefner

Princess/Memphis King/John and Donna Hefner

MINIFLORAS

Queen/Lady E’owyn/John and Donna Hefner

King/First Choice/John and Donna Hefner

Princess/Strawberry Kisses/John and Donna Hefner

ARRANGEMENTS

CLASS 1 / Traditional / Our Birthright / Rose: Rise Up Amberness
Teresa Byington / Royalty Silver Certificate

CLASS 3 / Roses & Dried Material / Memorial Day / Roses: Mr. Caleb and Sweet Spirit
Linda Kimmel / Duchess Bronze Certificate

CLASS 4 / Rose & Rose Plant Material / Roses: Rise Up Ringo & Honey Nectar
Linda Kimmel / Princess

CLASS 7 / East Asian with Tall Container / Rose: South Africa
Linda Kimmel / East Asian Gold Certificate

CLASS 10 / Novice / Life Lessons / Rose: James Galway
Trudy Struck / Best Novice

CLASS 14 / Mini East Asian / Low Container / The Wuhan Market / Rose Swizzle & Bees Knees
Linda Kimmel / East Asian Gold Certificate

Queen of Show…

Moonstone / John and Donna Hefner

Congratulations everyone! Great work!

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THANK YOU!

Thanks to all our volunteers. We could not have done it without you. And thank you to all who attended! It was great to have you!

WHAT’S NEXT?

After a short break we will be planning our next meetings. All members will receive newsletters and eblasts to update you on when and where the next meetings/events will be. If you are not a member, check our website for updates or become a member! Go to this link to find out how and join today! LINK HERE.