WWW.ROSES4AZ-MEVRS MCC ROSE GARDEN -Wild Blue Yonder Monthly Meeting: Elesner Library at 5pm (FREE PARKING) Next meeting May 9, 2013 Installation of Officers and Dinner in the Garden Dinner is at 6p.m. but garden is open at 5p.m. MEVRS will provide main meat dishes, beverage and dinner place settings. Members are asked to bring a salad, fruit plate, vegetable dish or desert to share. Please come and welcome our new and not so new Board Members. April, 2013 1
Steve Sheard Consulting Rosarian By Steve Sheard. Fusilade II Grass control including Bermuda! What is it: The active ingredient in Fusilade II is Fluazifop-p-butyl. It is a very effective selective herbicide for the control of grass in landscape areas, including in and around flowers. It is easy to use, has a low odor and can be used on a wide range of ornamentals. What does it do: It is a Caution classified product and the label gives directions for use on a large variety of plants. It works best when the grass is growing well as it gets absorbed and works it way throughout the plant, killing the roots as well as the top growth. (Spraying on dormant Bermuda grass in the winter will have little effect). How to use it: The label has instructions for large areas as well as mixing it down to 1 gallon. The strength I use is 0.75 Oz per 1 Gallon of water. Mixed in a 1 or two gallon sprayer it can be applied directly over the roses and other plants. The more you get on the grass rather than the other plants the better! It is best to follow the label and cover up as with any chemical you spray, the less on you the better. Testimonial: Steve Sheard. I have used it for a number of years and find that it works wonders. I decided to trust the label and spray it over my other bedding plants, (Petunias, Snap Dragons, Sweet Peas, Pansies) and it killed the grass and the bedding plants thrived at not having the grass to compete with. HOWEVER It does take its time, like 3 to 4 weeks, so be patient. We use it in the rose garden at MCC to control the grass. Where to buy it: There are a number of On-Line mail order sites that sell Fusilade II. It is available from Wilbur-Ellis in Tempe 480 921 8500. April, 2013 2
ROSE CARE CORNER for May 2013 by Phyllis Henslin, Consulting Rosarian From the comments I have heard, the spring rose bloom has been one of the best. Yes, we have experienced some tremendous winds that whipped our roses back and forth, yet there were outstanding roses exhibited at the Glendale and Phoenix Rose shows in April and the annual Rose Garden tour was a success. If the heat holds off we should see another nice bloom cycle in May. With summer fast approaching, there are some basic things you should do to help keep your roses flourishing through the summer heat. Give them the basic TLC and they will be ready to put out new growth and blooms when October arrives with cooler temperatures. Water: If you haven t already done so, check your watering system to make sure it is working properly and increase the amount of water you give them as temperatures hit the 100 plus mark. Roses in pots dry out fast so they may need water daily. Mulch: It is important to have a 3 to 4 inch layer of mulch around your roses. Mulch helps retain moisture in the ground plus keeps weeds to a minimum. Deadheading: Diligent deadheading of spent blooms throughout April and May is the key to promoting new growth and blooms before the intense heat starts. Use caution when deadheading so you don t remove too many leaves from the plant. Leaves on the canes are needed to help shade the canes from the sun and provide nutrition for the rose bush. Fertilizer: Finish off your regular fertilization program by mid-may and then change to a slow release organic fertilizer, such as Milorganite, every 4 to 6 weeks at half the recommended rate. The objective during summer feeding is to keep your bushes healthy, but not over fed so they produce new growth that will burn in the heat. Water wand: The water wand can be your rose s best friend. Weekly use of the wand will give your rose bushes a boost of moisture, clean their leaves and keep spider mites under control. Be sure to spray the top and bottom of the leaves to eliminate spider mites. Garden diary: A helpful tool to record your fertilization and spray program. Make note of roses that are susceptible to disease or that do not do well in our desert heat. You may want to shovel prune them to make room for a new bush this fall. I also like to record the rainfall we receive throughout the year. This past year our area received substantial rainfall and our roses responded with a beautiful spring bloom. South Africa Floribunda Look for this one in the MCC Rose Garden April, 2013 3
Brought to you by Phyllis Henslin Phase II Lynn Twitchell giving a tour. Vincent, Toni, Carol and Linda selling tickets. 70 tour tickets were purchased. Way to go!!! April, 2013 4
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Jepsen Garden Partial view of the many gorgeous roses Be-Bop Cindy Jepson's orchid green house. Beautiful/!!! April, 2013 6
Welcome to the Smith garden oasis!! April, 2013 7
The Regehr garden April, 2013 8
Welcome to the Sheard Home April, 2013 9
AZ has Tetanus in the soil, we all play in our soil. Tetanus is a bacteria spore found in soil. Tetanus spores are extremely hardy as they are resistant to heat and most antiseptics, spores don t die easily. Tetanus can be prevented through the highly effective tetanus vaccine,... We all love to play in the soil of our Roses to make them beautiful, Roses have those wonderful thorns. The Tetanus Spore enters the body through a puncture of the skin. Tetanus does not spread from one person to another. Tetanus prevention is immunization. Almost all cases according to documentation occur in people who have never been immunized or have not had a booster within 10 years. I would suggest to seek the advice of your health care provider with any open injury, deep puncture wounds or especially dirty vectors may require booster under the 10 year anniversary. SAFE than SORRY, is a good rule for any potential exposure to Tetanus. When you have an open wound, wash with running water and soap ASAP, Dial Soap has often been suggested by medical professionals. I had a case of Tetanus from a Rose Gardener who had a thorn wound and never received child hood immunizations or any adult booster. Kyle Burnis, RN, BSN, CCRN Nurse Recruiter Judy I followed thru with the Jack Falker blog you suggested on pg. 17 of the April Rose Lore newsletter. Most interesting. Thank you for recommending this blog. I don t like to use chemicals on my roses if possible. So this article on using Dr Bonner s liquid Castile soap in solution with baking soda as an insecticide was most interesting. I searched all over the East valley for stores that sold the liquid Castile soap recommended. And yes, WHOLE FOODS does carry this line of Castile soap in their "Face and Body" products section. (WHOLE FOODS has four locations in the valley Tempe, Chandler, Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. No, I don t work for them.) They have multiple scents available. I got an 8oz bottle of the peppermint scent (as suggested) on sale last week for less than $5. At the recommended rate, that s 4 gallons of spray. Enough for me to use as a very economical alternative to the commercial insecticide sprays I have been purchasing from the local garden centers. I asked Mike Jepsen for his opinion at the last MERVS meeting. Mike commented not to use this oil based spray when our temps soar since the plants might burn. The article on using coffee grounds as mulch and to acidize soil was also of interest. I stopped at my local Starbucks. They gave me over 50# of used coffee grounds FREE without hesitating. Told me come back anytime for more. The young man who helped even brought the bag out to my car for me. I spread about a pound around each of my bushes. Tried just distributing by hand, but found it much easier to mix the used grounds with some water to pour on the soil. Very messy, but effective. Mike Jepsen commented not to overdue with coffee grounds. Bob O Brien April, 2013 10
Mesa East Valley Rose Society is Affiliated with the National Rose Society 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 Vincent Quarles 480-656-0993 Mike Sweador 480-969-5490 Jeremy Poll 602-703-1671 Alta Russell 480-833-0318 Steve Sheard 480-831-2609 Standing Committees Auction Chairman.... Ryan Regehr 480-518-1529 Communications... Open Historian.. Open Hospitality... Sally Crofford 480-838-9497 Librarian.... Linda Ahlborn 480-695-5891 Membership... Helen Baird 602-953-9133 Newsletter Editor.. Judy Sweador judysw@cox.net 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, 2013 11
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 Bill Henslin* phylbill22@aol.com 480-748-1021 Mesa 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 Nelson Mitchell* 623-412-1586 Peoria 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 Jim my Tribby jnbroses@yahoo.com 602-615-5458 Mesa Lynn Twitchell* jlynn43@cox.net 480-202-4215 Gilbert *ARS Judge **Vice- Chaiman of PSWD April, 2013 12
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 "The Master in the art of living makes little distinction between his work and his play, his labor and his leisure, his mind and his body, his education, his love, and his religion. He simply pursues his vision of excellence in everything he does, leaving others to determine whether he is at work or at play." (Zen Wisdom) http://jack-rosarian.blogspot.com Zone Finder enter: http://www.garden.org/ April, 2013 13
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: PHONE #: CASH: $ CHECK #: AMOUNT PAID: $ PRODUCT MEMBER COST NON MEMBER COST QUANTITY TOTAL COST PawPaw Everlast Rose Labels: made of double wire standard with an extra large zinc nameplate. Use with waterproof labels or pen 50 1-49 40 50-99 35 100+ 55 each $ DVD: Growing Roses In the Desert Southwest 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) $ 6.00 $7.00 $ Epsom Salts (50# bag) $22.00 $25.00 $ 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 oz.) $ 4.00 $4.50 $ GroGanic Rose Food 3-2-6 (40# bag) $25.00 $27.00 $ Super Bloom 12-55-6 (3 lb container) $ 9.00 $10.00 $ Super Thrive (4 oz. bottle) $ 8.00 $9.00 $ Triple Super Phosphate 0-45-0 (8 # bag) $ 6.00 $7.00 $ TOTAL DUE $ April, 2013 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 Membership Chairman. A & P Nurseries (15%) Four Valley Locations Gilbert, Mesa (2), Queen Creek Mesa East Valley Rose Society Standing Activites 1st Thursday 7pm Board Meeting 2 nd Thursdays 7 p.m. General Meetings 3 rd Saturdays 8 a.m. Rose Garden volunteers work Jan & Feb ALL Saturdays MCC Garden Pruning Upcoming Events May 7, 2013 board meeting May 9, 2013 Pot Luck and installation of officers June 1, 2013 Membership Dues Berridge Nursery 4647 E. Camelback Rd Phx Potted roses always in stock! SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JULY 27th and 28th - PACIFIC SOUTHWEST DISTRICT WEEKEND OF ROSES Where: Mesa Community College, Mesa, Arizona More information coming when all plans are firmed up. Gardener s World 3401 E. Baseline Rd., Phx Harper s Nursery Three locations: Mesa, Scottsdale and Phx 480-964-4909 (Mesa) Treeland Nursery 2900 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa 480-497-2525 When you patronize these businesses, please thank the manager for supporting the MEVRS! We will be offering a series of guided tours throughout April, and May. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the many varieties of roses and to enjoy the beauty of The Rose Garden at MCC. Our tour guides Guided tours: (all are at 10:00 am) Sunday, April 21st Sunday, April 28th Sunday, May 5th Sunday, May 12th, It's Mother's Day, spend time with her in The Garden! Sunday, May 19th Sunday, May 26th April, 2013 15
Meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the 2nd Thursday of each month at Mesa Community College: Elsner Library Community Room, 1st floor 1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa, AZ WEB Pages of Interest Mesa-East Valley Rose Society www.roses4az-mevrs.org A big THANK YOU TO Kyle Burnis, and Bob O Brien For their articles published in this months Lore. Articles for the Rose Lore are needed by the 28th of the prior month. All are welcome to share a story, comment, picture or suggestion. Please e-mail to judy sw@cox.net. 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. All articles are edited and are used as needed.. Rose Lore Judy Sweador Mesa-East Valley Rose Society Inc. PO Box 40394 Mesa, AZ 85274-0394 Developers of The Rose Garden at Mesa Community College, the largest public rose garden in April, 2013 16