Rose Pruning Day at Florida Southern College
Please consider joining us for a pruning workshop in Ruth's Rose Garden, on the Florida Southern College Campus, Lakeland, Saturday, February 4. The garden features roses of many horticultural classes of all ages -- Chinas, teas, noisettes, hybrid perpetuals, damasks, species, "mysteries," and numerous more modern types. Heritage Rose Foundation President Stephen Scanniello (who designed Ruth's Rose Garden) and I will be leading the event. The goal is to do the spring pruning of that 300-bush garden, with tips and ideas on how best to prune old roses, as we work. Experienced rosarians, as well as utter novices are welcome! We'd also welcome groups -- rose societies, garden clubs, master gardener groups, etc. We'll start around 9:00 a.m. and go until finished or exhausted.
You are welcome to bring your own tools, or we have quite a few to loan out, if you are not so well-equipped.
Please let me know if you plan to attend (malcolmmanners@me.com). We can make suggestions for lodging, restaurants, etc. We'll hope to see you there!