EDITOR: JUDY SWEADOR JUDYSW@COX.NET CO EDITOR: PHYLLIS HENSLIN Phylbill22@aol.com WRITTEN BY AND FOR MEMBERS OF THE EAST VALLEY Monthly Meeting: Mesa Community College (FREE PARKING) Elsner Library Community Room 1833 West Southern Ave. Mesa, AZ 85202 MEMBER MEETING 7 P.M.THURSDAY April 9, 2015 VOTING FOR A NEW BOARD PLEASE COME AND MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD!!! www.roses4az-mevrs.org APRIL, 2015 1
APRIL MEETING IS YOUR CHANCE TO VOTE FOR A NEW BOARD!!! THE FOLLOWING CANDIDATES HAVE ACKNOWLEDGE WILLINGNESS TO TAKE THESE POSITIONS. THE SOCIETY IS STILL LOOKING FOR A RECORDING SECRETARY CANDIDATE. AS ALWAYS NOMINATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM THE FLOOR. MEVRS 2015 Officer Candidates President Lynn Twitchell 1 st VP Programs Kyle Burnis 2 nd VP Membership Linda Ahlborn Treasurer Recording Secy Corresponding Secy Jeremy Poll OPEN Steve Sheard Members at Large Ann Beck Bob O Brien Judy Brown Yvonne Morrison APRIL, 2015 2
ROSE CARE CORNER for April, 2015 by Phyllis Henslin, Master 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 show or just go and look at all the award winning roses. You may find some that you will want to add to your garden next fall. Now is the time to grab your camera and take pictures of your garden and individual roses. Those pictures will help you to remember the good performers and the bad ones you may want to replace. Remember: Glendale Rose Show April 4 th and Phoenix Rose Show April 18 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 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 webs 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 to 4 days (both the underside and top of the leaves). A water wand is a gardener s best friend. 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 on the rise so adjust your watering schedule. Remember: Without sufficient water, roses will not survive. WATER, WATER, Roses love & need water! Thought for the month: Give a rose to a friend or neighbor; it will make you both feel good APRIL, 2015 3
Home Rose Gardens Open Sunday 19 th April 9:00am 3:00pm Steve & Sue Sheard (480) 831-2609 242 W Knox Rd, Tempe AZ 85284 (Cross roads Kyrene / Warner) Mike & Cindy Jepsen (480) 921-0231 115 E. Vista Del Cerro Drive, Tempe 85281 (Cross roads Mill / Broadway) Bruce & Evelyn Gannon (480) 857-3090 1802 S. Brentwood PL. Chandler 85286 (Cross roads Dobson / Germann) Ryan & Nancy Regehr (480) 518-1529 2126 E.Buena Vista Dr. Chandler 85249 (Cross roads Cooper / Riggs) Do you have a rose related question: How to grow roses in pots? What sort of mulch should I use? Can I grow a rose into a tree? Can I mix roses and fruit trees? Can I mix roses and bedding plants? What about vegetables? How about roses and desert landscape? The above gardens probably have an example to provide ideas and help solve your problem. Suggested donation to MEVRS of $5.00 APRIL, 2015 4
Calling All Dr. Huey I am looking for ALL Dr. Huey, yes ALL of it. If you have Roses on Dr. Huey Rootstock that want to send up suckers please let them grow to about 3 or 4 feet. I will then take them and plant them. If you have Dr. Huey plants in your garden, let me know and I will come and collect it, assuming you want it out! I am planning on a program in January 2016 on Budding and Grafting YES you will be able to create your our multi-colored Rose Bush. To do this we need Dr. Huey rootstock to Graft / Bud onto. So, if you have Dr. Huey growing in your garden PLEASE call me. Steve Sheard 480 831 2609 APRIL, 2015 5
Sunshine N Roses PSWD 2015 District Convention November 19 22, 2015 March meeting update Registration will open May 1 st. Watch the MERVS web site for a new link. Please block out November 19 22 to ensure you have the time available to come share you little bit and then enjoy what the weekend will offer. The Programs will be: New Watering Techniques presented by Hunter irrigation and cover everything from sensing the moisture in the soil to adding an automatic fertilizer system. Garden LED Lighting presented by another group of Hunter with focus on using LEDs with wireless control to create the atmosphere you desire. What is new in Roses presented by Tyler Francis, a rose grower in the west valley. Tyler will share how his rose growing is changing to meet the needs of todays gardeners. The limited Auction & Silent Auction have some incredible items that you will not want to miss out on. (Timeshare on Kawaii, Weekend in Cottenwood.) Our next planning meeting is Monday April 6 th at 6:30pm in room LB300, upstairs in the library. Please feel free to come and join us. Watch this space for more news on our Sunshine N Roses PSWD 2015 Convention. Steve Sheard PSWD 2015 District Convention Chairperson. 480 831 2609 APRIL, 2015 6
A Thank you volunteer breakfast was held in the Rose Garden on Saturday March 7 th. Approximately 40 volunteers attended and enjoyed breakfast and a social morning in the garden. It was a wonderful way to celebrate the end of rose pruning and the spreading of mulch in the rose beds. Without our dedicated volunteers, there would be no Rose Garden, so the next time you see a volunteer working in the garden, please stop and thank them. Several areas had roses starting to bloom and the flowering trees in the Rose Garden were magnificent. Several volunteers were awarded pins for their many years of service in the Rose Garden. They were: 5 year pins Judy Paskell and Lois Downin 10 year pin Mary Lum 15 year pins Lynn Twitchell and Phyllis Henslin The volunteer breakfast ended with a drawing of raffle numbers for gifts for all and each volunteer took home a miniature rose to plant in their rose garden. Lots of goodies on the raffle table for everyone to chose from Judy Paskell receiving her 5 year pin and APRIL, 2015 7
Social time before the volunteer breakfast A beautiful morning to have breakfast in the garden It was all smiles for LeRoy and Marylou APRIL, 2015 8
A rose bed full of grass and weeds. Not very pretty!! Volunteer Gary Thomas hoeing weeds and grass Thank you Gary. Volunteer Jean Pegler on her knees digging out the grass & weeds. Thank you Jean. Jean Pegler and her crew attacking the grass and weeds. APRIL, 2015 9
Rose Garden makes a beautiful background to take pictures. These twins had a great time smelling the roses & running in the grass. APRIL, 2015 10
This is an outstanding floribunda. Beautiful clusters of bright orange blooms. It is a show stopper in my books. APRIL, 2015 11
SAVE THE DATES- UPCOMING EVENTS April 9, 2015 Member Meeting Voting for new Board April 11, 2015 Glendale Rose Arrangement and Photography Show, Saguaro Ranch Park, Glendale April 18, 2015 Phoenix Rose Society Annual Rose Arrangement & Photography Show, Valley Garden Center, Phx. May 14, 2015 Garden Pot Luck and Installation of Officers July 18, 2015 Consulting Rosarian School, Los Angeles Arboretum, CA SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR 2015 DISTRICT/ROSE SHOW NOVEMBER 21 and 22. Like us on Facebook APRIL, 2015 12
The Rose Society of Tucson Hosts the ARS Pacific Southwest District Horticulture Judging Seminar & School Saturday & Sunday, May 16 & 17, 2015 $30.00 Trinity Presbyterian Church University Boulevard & 4th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85705 (520) 623-2579 Schedule Saturday, May 16 Time Topic Instructor 8:00 8:30 Continental Breakfast 8:30 9:00 Introduction to Judging Guidelines & Ethics Akiko Strathmann 9:00 10:00 Judging Hybrid Teas & Grandifloras Bob Martin 10:00 10:15 Break 10:15 11:00 Judging Floribundas, Floribunda Sprays & Polyanthas Nancy Medved 11:00 11:45 Judging Miniatures & Minifloras Bob Martin Noon Lunch 12:45 1:30 Judging Old Garden Roses Kreg Hill 1:30 2:30 Judging Challenge Classes & Questions & Answers Hal Reynolds 2:30 Break 2:45 4:00 Trial Rose Show for Candidates Sunday, May 17, for Candidates Only 7:30 8:00 Continental Breakfast 8:00 9:00 Written Test 9:00 Noon 7-Table Practical For Current ARS Horticulture Judges Accredited Horticulture judges in good standing will receive 4 credits for attendance. All Attendees: Accredited Horticulture Judges, Apprentice Candidates & others auditing the seminar: Mail $30.00 checks, payable to the Rose Society of Tucson, to Liz Strong, 441 E. Wine Plum Drive, Tucson, AZ 85704, by Friday, May 8, 2015. For Horticulture Apprentice Candidates There are several requirements for persons to qualify as an Apprentice Judge Candidate, including Attend an accredited horticulture judging school and pass both the written and practical exam. In addition, candidates must have been a member of the American Rose Society for 3 years, have personally grown roses for 5 years, have exhibited in 5 ARS accredited rose shows, have won 5 horticulture blue ribbons, and have worked rose shows as a clerk, show committee, etc. And finally, candidates must submit the attached Application for Apprentice Rose Judge Certificate as well as a $10 test fee (via a check payable to the American Rose Society). Send your completed Apprentice Application form to PSWD Horticulture Chair, Akiko Strathmann by April 8th. Prepare for the Test & Practical: The ARS Guidelines and Rules for Judging Roses, The Official American Rose Society Horticulture Judges Handbook can be downloaded from the ARS website, ARS.org. Directions to Trinity Presbyterian Church From I-10, take the Speedway exit east. Proceed east past Main and Stone to 4th Avenue. Turn right /south on 4th Avenue to University Boulevard. Turn left onto University Boulevard to the church parking lot. From Tucson International Airport, proceed north on Tucson Boulevard to Benson Highway. Veer left onto Benson Highway to Park Avenue, turn right/north onto Park (which runs under I-10). Proceed north on Park Avenue (which becomes Euclid) to University Boulevard. Turn left/west onto University Boulevard to the church parking lot (on the left), about 4 blocks. Hotel Reservations Following are three motels/hotels close to Trinity Presbyterian Church: Best Western Royal Sun Inn & Suites, 1015 N. Stone Avenue, (520) 622-8871 University Inn, 950 N. Stone Avenue, (520) 791-7503 APRIL, 2015 13
APPLICATION FOR APPRENTICE ROSE JUDGE CERTIFICATE/AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY * P.O. BOX 30,000 * SHREVE- PORT, LA 71130 Date IName:, Address City, State, Zip Phone Number E-mail Address I hereby apply for an American Rose Society Apprentice Rose Judge Certificate, and I am enclosing the required registration fee of $10.00 (include check with this application form). I hereby affirm that the following questions are answered as fully and truthfully as possible. Signature Are you a member of the American Rose Society (either regular or joint) in good standing? When did your membership begin? How many years have you grown roses? How many different varieties have you grown? How many plants at present? How many varieties at present? What types or classes? Do you know the rules of the ARS regarding naming, disbudding, buds vs. bloom, eligibility for ARS certificates, etc.? Are you willing to uphold the rules of the Society and interpret them justly? List below your experience as an exhibitor in Horticultural classes: Show Date Number of Awards won Your Entries: (Please be specific) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Have you ever exhibited rose arrangements? List rose shows where you worked as a clerk with ARS judges: Show Date Worked with 1 2 3 List rose shows for which you have acted as general chairman. List rose shows for which you have helped prepare classification schedule. What judging schools have you attended or participated in? REVISED February, 2010 APRIL, 2015 14
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 phyllisburges7@gmail.com 480-529-8172 Prescott, Prescott Valley Chino Valley Mike Jepsen mikejepsen@cox.net 602-312-1813 Tempe Royetta Marconi-Dooley patretta@wbhsi.com 480-802-9914 SunLakes, Chandler 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 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: APRIL, 2015 15
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. 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! 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 Berridge Nursery 4647 E. Camelback Rd Phx Potted roses always in stock! Treeland Nursery 2900 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa 480-497-2525 When you patronize these businesses, please thank the manager for supporting the MEVRS! WEB Pages of Interest www.roses4az-mevrs.org OR Mesa-East Valley Rose Society 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.com Zone Finder enter: http://www.garden.org/zipzone/ APRIL, 2015 16
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. NON MEMBER COST PRODUCT MEMBER COST QUANTITY TOTAL COST PawPaw Everlast Rose Labels: made of double wire standard with an extra large zinc nameplate. Use with water- 50 1-49 proof labels or pen 40 50-99 55 each $ 35 100+ DVD: Growing Roses In the Desert Southwest $10.00 $10.00 $ Punch N Cut large/small $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, 2015 17
Mesa-East Valley Rose Society is proud to be Affiliated with the National Rose Society Developers of The Rose Garden at Mesa Community College, the largest public rose garden in the Desert Southwest! Rose Lore Judy Sweador Mesa-East Valley Rose Society Inc. PO Box 40394 Mesa, AZ 85274-0394 APRIL, 2015 18