The next Tucson Rose Society meeting will be held Tuesday, June 3 at the Tucson Botanical Gardens starting at 7 p.m.. It will feature a PowerPoint presentation by Diana Kilmer on the fascinating roses of New Zealand. Diana and her husband Walt traveled to New Zealand in 2007 and will share their rose odyssey which took them to a rose show and garden tour during their 30-day trip.  It should be a fascinating talk!

ANOTHER QUALITY SPEAKER: Also on tap for our June 3 meeting will be an important presentation by veteran Tucson rose grower Les Hayt who has over 50 years of experience. He will explain what you should be doing in your rose garden during the month of June. There are several important chores to consider in June as we endure  the long, hot summer. At the top of the list is proper watering and switching to a summer fertilizer program that is easy to do and results in slow, consistent growth. Spraying off the leaves of your rose foliage is also vital with a blast of water every morning to keep spider mites from defoliating your roses and raise the humidity for better growth. Les will also explain the value of shade cloth over your roses.  Les will be happy to answer all questions from the audience. 

DATE: Tuesday, June 3 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.

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. 

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