The featured speaker at the next Rose Society of Tucson meeting will be Krystal Schmich who will discuss Practicing Safe Gardening with Pets.

The current president of the Rose Society of Tucson has worked at Orange Grove Animal Hospital for almost 21 years and is a Veterinarian Technician and Reptile Tech. Supervisor.

Krystal will delve into certain chemicals and fertilizers that should not be anywhere near pets that could harm them and what the consequences are if dangerous chemicals are ingested by pets.

She will give her presentation at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4 in the Tucson Botanical Gardens.

ANOTHER QUALITY SPEAKER: Also on tap for our Nov. 4 meeting will be an important presentation by Les Hayt who has over five decades of rose gowing experience in Tucson. He will explain what you should be doing in your rose garden during the month of November. There are several important chores to consider in November as roses start blooming this month with a spectacular display.

Les will be happy to answer all questions from the audience. 

DATE: Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m.

LOCATION: Tucson Botanical Gardens (2150 N. Alvernon Way), one block south of Grant and Alvernon on the east side of the street.

WHO CAN ATTEND?: Anyone who wants to learn more about growing great roses (FREE!) Feel free to bring a friend.

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