FEATURED SPEAKERS: Lou and Diane Pavlovich will give a special PowerPoint presentation on exciting new rose varieties to consider purchasing. The roses they will discuss include 11 Hybrid Teas, three MiniFloras and two Miniatures they have been growing. All of the roses have gone through at least one Tucson summer and have grown well in the desert with spectacular blooms.

One of the roses is a Hybrid Tea called The Wainwright Rose which is the top exhibition yellow rose in the United Kingdom and has never been available to purchase in the USA until now. They will show color photos of all 16 varieties to whet your appetite.

Lou and Diane have been growing roses for more than 45 years and are experienced rose exhibitors. They also were American Rose Society horticulture judges at one point and have purchased hundreds of different roses through the years with mixed results in our hot climate.

Come and listen to some sage advice from this couple on great new roses that have shown a great deal of promise in their garden. Knowing about these superior roses will save you money so that you don’t needlessly spend hard-earned cash on poor-performing roses.

TIMELY ROSE TIPS: Les Hayt, who has over 50 years of rose growing experience in Tucson, will also present important information on what to do in your rose garden during the month of December. Les is the dean of rose growers in the Rose Society of Tucson, and his timely tips are always appreciated by those who attend meetings. He will be happy to answer all questions from the audience.

DATE: Monday, Dec. 7. The meeting will begin 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!) You are welcome to bring a friend if you wish.

JOIN THE TUCSON ROSE SOCIETY: Learn how to grow stunning roses in Tucson all year long by becoming a member as you receive our national award winning newsletter 10 times a year, plus other great benefits such as going on field trips, entering our annual rose show, in addition to much more all for just $20 per family. To become a member, CLICK HERE