Rose Growing Seminars
Upcoming rose talks given by Kansas City Rose Society Consulting Rosarians
All talks open to the public.  See each event info for registration details.

Tuesday, January 28, 2020 

• A Rose for Every Garden ... Presented by the Leawood Garden Club 
• Time: 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Location: Curé of Ars Catholic Church 9401 Mission Rd., Leawood, KS  |  Locate
• FREE and open to the public.

Speaker:  Laura Dickinson, American Rose Society Master Consulting Rosarian

• Topic: Anyone can grow beautiful roses.  All it takes is understanding the plant’s needs and picking the right variety for your garden.  This class will review basic rose care, rose varieties and how new hybrids are developed and how to select the best roses for your gardening needs.

Thursday February 6, 2020

• A Rose for Every Garden ... Presented by Wyandotte County Extension Master Gardeners
• Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  
• Location: WYCO Extension Office, 1216 N. 79th St. Kansas City, KS  |  Locate
  
• $5 Registration fee at the door ... everyone is welcome

Speaker: Laura Dickinson, American Rose Society Master Consulting Rosarian

• Topic: Anyone can grow beautiful roses.  All it takes is understanding the plant’s needs and picking the right variety for your garden.  This class will review basic rose care, rose varieties and how new hybrids are developed and how to select the best roses for your gardening needs.

Thursday, February 20, 2020

• We Love Roses ... Presented by Powell Gardens
  
• Time: 10:30 am to Noon
• Location: The Atriums--7300 W. 107th St.  Overland Park, KS  |  Locate
  
• $35 Registration Fee, includes box lunch ... Click Here to Register Online (Powell Gardens webpage)

Speaker: Glenn Hodges, American Rose Society Master Consulting Rosarian

• Topic: Stay in that Valentine’s Day spirit with this hour-long illustrated talk highlighting the history and symbolism of roses. Learn about the varied attributes of roses—their distinctive shapes, colors, and growth habits, and about their uses in medicine, perfume and cooking. Enjoy an overview of the challenge of growing roses in Kansas City with a history of the rose garden in Loose Park.