MESA EAST VALLEY Rose Lore WRITTEN BY AND FOR MEMBERS OF THE EAST VALLEY EDITOR: JUDY SWEADOR judysw@cox.net Chihuly in the Rose Garden Monthly Meeting: Mesa Community College (FREE PARKING) Elsner Library Community Room 1833 West Southern Ave. Mesa, AZ 85202 MEMBER MEETING THURSDAY 10, 2014 at 7 P.M. PROGRAM: WORLD OF ROSES AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS Next Months Meeting May 8, 2014 IN THE GARDEN POT LUCK AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS PLEASE BRING A DISH TO SHARE APRIL, 2014 1
April 10, 2014 7:00 PM Officer Election The officers nominated for Mesa East Valley Rose Society 2014 thuy 2015 President Leroy Brady 1st VP Marylou Coffman 2nd VP Helen Baird Recording Secretary Carol Hurlbut Corresponding Secretary Linda Ahlborn Treasurer Judy Sweador Board Jeremy Poll Steve Sheard Kyle Burnis Alta Russell ADDITONAL NOMINATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM THE FLOOR APRIL, 2014 2
Mesa East Valley Rose Society Presents its Featuring the MCC Public Rose Garden with over 9,000 bushes, Dobson Ranch & Val Vista Lakes Rose Gardens, plus Four private gardens Consulting Rosarians will be available to answer questions Sunday 6th April 2014 10:00am to 3:00pm Tickets and Tour Map pickup at MCC Rose Garden 9:30 am to 1:00pm Mesa Community College, 1833 West Southern Avenue (SE Corner Southern / Dobson) Mesa, AZ 85202 Info: www.roses4az-mevrs.org Or email steveazroses@yahoo.com phone 480 831 2609 APRIL, 2014 3
ROSE CARE CORNER for April 2014 by Phyllis Henslin, Consulting Rosarian April is the month of beautiful roses. Our rose gardens are in full bloom and there are several rose shows in the area where you can either enter your roses in a rose show or just go and look at all the award winning roses. It s also a good time to grab your camera and take pictures of your garden and individual roses. Pictures help you remember the good performers and the bad ones you may want to replace next year. Remember: Glendale Rose Show April 5 th and Phoenix Rose Show April 19 th. I encourage you to cut some blooms and enter them in these Rose Shows. See you there!! You want your roses to remain fresh for as long as possible as you pick them. When you cut a stem from a bush, an air bubble will immediately lodge in the stem and will not allow it to take up water. Take a bucket of clean water with you as you cut your blooms and submerge each cut stem in the water. Then make a new cut under the water before you put them in a vase. Now the stem will be able to take up water and the bloom will last longer. Springtime also brings infestations of thrips and aphids that cause buds to not open properly and brown edges to appear on the petals. Aphids are green and cluster on the bud and also on the stem just below the bud. Thrips are tiny insects within the bud, difficult to see, and damage the blooms from within. Using your water wand to blast off the aphids with a strong blast of water will generally keep them under control. To control thrips and a severe infestation of aphids you can just spritz the buds with Bayer Advanced Rose & Flower Insect Killer. Spider Mites may also start to appear on your roses. They love hot dry weather. They are very tiny difficult to see insects that will collect by the hundreds on the underside of the rose leaves. Spider mites suck juice from the leaves, create a web on the underside of the leaves and leave them rusty looking. They start on the lower part of the bush and work their way up. The easiest way to control spider mites is with a strong blast of water from your water wand every 3 t o 4 days (both the underside and top of the leaves). A water wand is a must in everyone s rose garden. Fertilizer: Your roses are growing and putting out those beautiful blooms so they need to be fed. There are several fertilizers you can use, it s your choice. Arizona Best Citrus Food is an economical granular fertilizer to use or if you prefer a water soluble fertilizer, use Magnum Grow or Miracle Gro. Adding 1 TBS. of fish emulsion to 1 gallon of water and applying it to your roses will add size and color to the blooms. Water: Temperatures are rising so adjust your watering schedule. Remember: Without sufficient water, roses will not survive. WATER, WATER, WATER, Roses love & need water! Thought for the month; My garden was great last week, sorry you missed it. APRIL, 2014 4
BROUGHT TO YOU BY: PHYLLIS HENSLIN Want to know a Secret????? The annual end of pruning party for all the volunteers who help make our MCC Rose Garden a place of beauty was held on Saturday March 8 th. The dedication of a garden bench in honor of Milt and Betty Lee was also held with a special ribbon cutting ceremony. Milt and Betty were instrumental in the fund raising and development of the Rose Garden. It was a beautiful sunny day, perfect for enjoying a delicious lunch and finishing the day with awarding volunteer pins to several who hit milestones and topped off with a raffle that allowed everyone to pick something of their choosing from the raffle table. 15 year volunteer pin was awarded to: Steve Sheard 10 year volunteer pin was awarded to: Jimmy Tribby and Janis Carbett 5 year volunteer pins were awarded to: Bill Lum Gary Thomas Cathy Oplaski Marie Harris Congratulations to all and Thank You for your dedicated service. I encourage each and everyone to bring family and friends and take time to walk through the Rose Garden and take time to Smell the Roses. With our unusual warm weather, the garden is starting to bloom early this year and should provide many weeks of beauty for all to enjoy. This secret is in the garden, Can you find it?? APRIL, 2014 5
"Ribbon cutting ceremony of Milt and Betty Lee's garden bench. Come sit with me my friend" These 2 ladies have been so instrumental in the development of the MCC Rose Garden. Thank You Betty and Marylou Jared Langkilde, Betty Lee, Marylou Coffman and Leroy Brady Berries and Cream Climbing Rose In the garden with Ketchup and Mustard and the light colored lavender is called Love Song APRIL, 2014 6
Lots of neat items to pick from the raffle table Let's Eat Volunteer Shirley Loverin checking out the roses Camera man Mike Sweador, Judy Sweador, granddaughter Mia and Jimmy Tribby APRIL, 2014 7
Gary Thomas receiving his 5 year volunteer pin Janis Carbett receiving her 10 year award Jimmy Tribby walking away with his 10 year award APRIL, 2014 8
Phyllis receiving her Mickey Mouse watering can Paul Limsirichai Victor Pashnick Jyordna Barsuglia and Bryan Martini Judy Paskell with Simone Ossipov Bud Morrison Bill and Mary Lum Helen Baird APRIL, 2014 9
Did we know we were a "Valley Super Garden"??? Thanks to all and whoever got us in Phoenix Magazine!! APRIL, 2014 10
ROSE SHOWS In April, we will have three rose Shows. The Rose Society of Glendale will have their show on April 5th. The Rose Society of Tucson will have their show on the 12 th of April and The Phoenix Rose Society will have their show on the 19 th of April. What a great opportunity to share our love of roses with other Society members. There is a category for everyone. Hybrid Teas, Floribundas Shrubs, Climbers, Miniflora and Miniatures. You can enter one rose, three roses or sprays. One of the most popular is the most fragrant rose. For those who have damaged foliage or a little mildew, we have Rose Bowls, Picture Frames, English Boxes and Artists Palettes. You can enter a photo of one rose, a spray, a garden or an arrangement. Then we have rose arrangements. You can enter in the Traditional, Modern or Oriental category. There is truly something for everyone. So come to the Rose Shows and share some of your roses with your fellow rose society members and the public as well. SIGN UP NOW FOR THE NATIONAL ARS CONVENTION IN SAN DIEGO Not sure yet about going to San Diego for this year s ARS National Convention? Well, you ll save money and be eligible for a shopping spree drawing if you sign up now! This year s convention promises to be one of the best. San Diego is always a favorite destination as well as an excellent rose growing area. Take it all in: the presentations, 3 garden tours in various parts of the San Diego area, a great evening out on a harbor cruise, banquet and awards dinners, etc. Plus a 2-day rose show that will feature literally thousands of blooms. Go now to the webpage and register. If you have any questions click here to email the registrar. You can view the full program here. Looking forward to seeing YOU in San Diego!! APRIL, 2014 11
2013 OFFICERS President LeRoy Brady 480-962-9603 1st Vice President Marylou Coffman 480-926-3064 2nd Vice-President Helen Baird 602-953-9133 Recording Secretary Carol Hurlbut 480-369-0563 Corresponding Secretary Lynn Twitchell 480-503-4508 Treasurer Judy Sweador 480-969-5490 Past-President Cheryl Doan 480-838-9497 2013 BOARD Mike Sweador 480-969-5490 Jeremy Poll 605-703-1671 Alta Russell 480-833-031 8teve Sheard 480-821-2609 Kyle Burnis 602-717-6788 Standing Committees Auction Chairman.... Ryan Regehr 480-518-1529 Communications... Open Historian.. Open Hospitality... Sally Crofford 480-838-9497 Librarian.... Linda Ahlborn 480-695-589 Newsletter Editor.. Judy Sweador 480-969-5490 Member Emails Linda Ahlborn 480-695-5891 MCC Test Garden LeRoy Brady 480-962-9603 Marylou Coffman 480-926-3064 Pioneer Park Rose Garden Coordinator Jean Pegler 480-969-9391 Publicity... Steve Sheard 480-831-2609 Rose Garden Volunteers.. Mike Cryer Rose Show Chairman.......Open Ways & Means....Mike Jepsen 602-312-1813 Web Site.Corinne Geertsen 480-649-9822 APRIL, 2014 12
Consulting Rosarians are members of the American Rose Society who have taken a test and volunteered their time to help others grow the rose. Their advice is free but work may not be. The following MEVRS members are Consulting Rosarians Helen Baird* coolroseaz@msn.com 602-953-9133 Phoenix LeRoy Brady* lbradyo3.lb@gmail.com 480-962-9603 Mesa Marylou Coffman** coffmanml@aol.com 480-926-3064 Gilbert Cheryl Doan stvx@cox.net 480-838-4062 Tempe Phyllis Henslin* phylbill22@aol.com 480-748-1022 Mesa Millie Hisey Winter Months Only 480-474-9139 Apache Jct Phyllis Jiacalone phyllis.burgess7gmail.com 480-529-8172 Prescott, Prescott Valley Chino Valley Mike Jepsen mikejepsen@cox.net 602-312-1813 Tempe Mickey Kundrat mickey1042@gmail.com 602-359-8528 Tempe Royetta Marconi-Dooley patretta@wbhsi.com 480-802-9914 SunLakes, Chandler Ryan Regehr regehr@cox.net 480-518-1529 Chandler/Gilbert Steve Sheard steveazroses@yahoo.com 480-831-2609 Tempe/Chandler Liz Strong* lizzie441@comcast.net 520-797-7890 Tucson Jimmy Tribby jnbroses@yahoo.com 602-615-5458 Mesa Lynn Twitchell* jlynn43@cox.net 480-202-4215 Gilbert * ARS Judge Vice- Chairman of PSWD APRIL, 2014 13
Mesa East Valley Rose Society Membership Annual family or individual membership is $25. Annual dues are payable by June 1. Payments in cash or check at a meeting; or by check to this address: MEVRS/Membership, P.O. Box 40394, Mesa, AZ 85274-0394 Date New *Gift* Renewal Amount Paid Cash Check# Names: Telephone # : Street Address: City State Zip: E-mail address: WEB Pages of Interest Mesa-East Valley Rose Society www.roses4az-mevrs.org OR http://www.roses4azmevrs.org/site/home.html Find past newsletters or articles by clicking on the Newsletters or Articles tabs on the Home page. MCC Rose Garden www.rosegardenatmcc.org Help Me Find Roses www.helpmefind.com/rose Pacific Southwest District Pswdroses@hotmail.org Thank you to Phyllis Henslin and Mike Sweador for all the photos provided in this months Lore. Zone Finder enter: http://www.garden.org/zipzone/ APRIL, 2014 14
MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS The following nurseries will give MEVRS members a 10% discount (unless otherwise indicated) on any rose-related purchase when you show your membership card. In some stores you must pay by cash or check only to receive the discount. Be sure to get your annual Membership Card from the Mesa East Valley Rose Society Current Events Currently Board Meetings are held monthly one hour prior to general meeting General Member and Friends Meeting second Thursday each month Rose Garden volunteers work 3rd Saturday 8a.m. ALL NEEDED Jan.-Feb ALL Saturdays MCC Garden Pruning All invited to any and all events! Membership Chairman. A & P Nurseries (15%) Four Valley Locations Gilbert, Mesa (2), Queen Creek Berridge Nursery 4647 E. Camelback Rd Phx Potted roses always in stock! Gardener s World 3401 E. Baseline Rd., Phx Harper s Nursery Three locations: Mesa, Scottsdale and Phx 480-964-4909 (Mesa) Treeland Nursery SAVE THE DATES-UPCOMING EVENTS April 5, 2014 Glendale Society Annual Rose Show (rknrose@cox.net) April 6, 2014 MEVRS Annual Garden Tour April 10, 2013 Members Meeting{ Program: A World of Roses AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS April 12, 2014 Rose Society of Tucson Rose Arrangement & Photography Contact: Lizzie441@comcast.net April 19, 2014 Phoenix Rose Society Rose Show contact (space.man@cox.net) May 8, 2014 Members Meeting Program: Garden Party and Installation of Officers. 2900 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa 480-497-2525 When you patronize these businesses, please thank the manager for supporting the MEVRS! APRIL, 2014 15
Mesa-East Valley Rose Society Garden Products Order Form The following products can be ordered at the monthly meeting or by special arrangement with Mike Jepsen (cell: 602-312-1813). Fill out the form below, showing both the quantity and the amount. Checks payable to: Mesa East-Valley Rose Society or MEVRS and due upon receipt of product. Product order form can be e- mailed to mikejepsen@cox.net or turned at the monthly meeting. LOCAL SALES ONLY Thank You for your participation. These sales help provide funds for our annual rose show, as well as a savings for our members only on great products to use in your rose garden. NAME: ORDER DATE: PRODUCT MEMBER COST BER COST NON MEM- QUAN- TITY TOTAL COST PawPaw Everlast Rose Labels: made of double wire standard with an extra large zinc nameplate. Use with waterproof labels or 50 1-49 40 50-99 35 100+ 55 each $ DVD: Growing Roses In the Desert South- Punch N Cut large/small $10.00 $10.00 $ $10.00/$6.00 $12.00/$8.00 $ Alfalfa Meal (10# bag) $ 5.00 $6.00 $ Alfalfa Meal (50# bag) $17.00 $19.00 $ Dispersul (10# bag) $ 6.00 $7.00 $ Dispersul (50# bag) $22.00 $25.00 $ Epsom Salts (10# bag) $ 7.00 $8.00 $ Epsom Salts (50# bag) $28.00 $30.00 $ Floral Preservative (powder 10 oz.) $ 2.00 $2.25 $ KeRex Iron Chelate (1 lb. 12 oz canister) $ 11.00 $12.00 $ Super Spread 7000 Spreader Sticker (12 $ 4.00 $4.50 $ GroGanic Rose Food 3-2-6 (40# bag) $25.00 $27.00 $ Triple Super Phosphate 0-45-0 (8 # bag) $ 6.00 $7.00 $ TOTAL DUE $ APRIL, 2014 16
Do You Shop at Frys? If you do...you can help the Rose Garden at Mesa Community College grow by just using your Fry's VIP card when buying groceries. The Garden is registered in Fry's Community Rewards program, which provides a rebate to the Garden each time you use your VIP card to purchase groceries It only takes a few seconds..., but you must link your Fry's V.I.P. Card online at "Fry's Community Rewards Program", using the organization name "Rose Garden at Mesa Community College" and/or the Garden's NPO number "80550". Please take a few minutes to do it now. Thank you. -- Jared A. Langkilde Director of Development / Office of the President MCC f Developers of The Rose Garden at Mesa Community College, the largest public rose garden in the Desert Southwest! Proud Members of the American Rose Society Rose Lore Judy Sweador Mesa-East Valley Rose Society Inc. PO Box 40394 Mesa, AZ 85274-0394 APRIL, 2014 17