Cooperative Extension and Rose Society Spring meetings
Posted 1/5/2012
Cooperative Extension and the South Valley Rose Society are collaborating and offering educational meetings during the winter. Free and open to the public, meeting topics and dates are:
March 22, 2012--Growing Roses in Containers Cheryl Hume, grows 900+ roses mostly in containers Types of containers; double potting; types of potting soil and amendments; fertilizing schedule; gradual increase in container size; watering needs.
April 26, 2012--Companion Planting Richard Cutbirth, Master Gardener since 2004 Selection of vegetables and fruits that grow well in desert climate; soil preparation; warm versus cool crops; beneficial plants for roses.
May 24, 2012--Preservation of Heritage Roses Judith Kafantaris---Master Gardener since 2005 Heritage roses versus modern roses; types of heritage roses; fertilizing and pruning; propagation from cuttings.
June 22, 2012—A Summer Gathering is planned. Details at a later date!
All educational meetings will be held at 7 p.m. at the Lifelong Learning Center located at 8050 Paradise Road, Las Vegas (I-215 and Windmill Lane). For more information, please email or call the Master Gardener Help Desk at 702-257-5555.
