FEATURED SPEAKER: The featured speaker at the next Rose Society of Tucson meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. in the Tucson Botanical Gardens will be Krystal Schmich, current president of the Society.

She will give a presentation called Building The Biome which is all about the different organisms involved and how to cultivate them in establishing a strong, healthy, living soil to provide a foundation for a successful garden.

Her full-time job involves work as a veterinary technician with 21 years of small animal and exotics’ practice. She started gardening in 2014 and became strictly an organic grower in 2016. Her garden fluctuates between 30-38 roses with several native plants and herbs.

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 October, including what fertilizer to use, soil amendments, plant watering needs and much more. 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: Tuesday, Oct. 6. Social time starts at 6:30 p.m. 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.

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