Mount Diablo Rose Society
Established October 8, 1986
Mount Diablo Rose Society
Established October 8, 1986
Emerald Glen Rose Garden Prunathon
The Annual Prunathon of the Emerald Glen Rose Garden will begin on:
Saturday, January 10th, 2026 at 9am
The annual MDRS Emerald Garden Rose Garden Prunathon begins Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 9-ish a.m in Dublin’s Emerald Glen Park. It’s located at the corner of Tassajara Road and Central Parkway in Dublin. Because the garden contains 167 plants now, the plan is for the group to meet again, same time, same place each following Saturday until the work is completed. We’ll keep you apprised of the progress.
We need pruners and/or rakers to assure success. Raking itself is a rewarding career path! It is so important to clear away canes so pruners can work efficiently.
If coming on a weekend does not work for you, you can go any day in January to prune and rake. Rake cuttings into piles within the garden and leave unbagged. Let me know you have gone there by reporting your time spent in the garden plus travel time to and from Emerald Glen. Send the info to me at knabke@sbcglobal.net That way I can ask the City to pick up the canes left from your greatly appreciated efforts.
Why does MDRS prune the garden and deadhead it during the growing season? Because the City of Dublin provides us with a free meeting room in the Dublin Library. Last time I checked, it saves us $200 to $300 per meeting.
Thank you in advance. It’s a fun time to join the group on a communal pruning day. To celebrate, a variety of snack foods will be served along with bottled water.
Many thanks,
Kathy Knabke - The Grateful Deadheader (and Pruner)
P. S. Because we are in the rainy season, if rainfall is highly possible for any of the Saturday dates, I’ll email a GO/NO GO message before 7 am that day.
This is the end goal! All the roses pruned and ready for the 2026 park walkers to enjoy the Blooms!
Membership meeting Wednesday, January 14, 202
Rose Pruning for a Beautiful Spring Bloom
Presented by Lou Evans
7:00pm in the Community Room
Dublin Library
200 Civic Plaza, Dublin
Memberships
Become an MDRS member
- Full membership in the Mount Diablo Rose Society with interesting and educational meetings
- Questions answered by expert Rosarians, Master Rosarians and expert Rose Judges
- A beautiful meeting place - Dublin Library's Community Room
- Programs on all aspects of rose growing, for beginners as well as for experienced rosarians
- "Little Rose Show" at almost every meeting - learn how to show and exhibit roses
- Annual Rose Show - usually in April or May
- Instructions and inspiration through fellowship with other rosarians
- Field trips, garden tours, potlucks, pruning demonstrations, etc.
- Drawings and refreshment goodies, hand-outs and educational materials
- Families and guests are welcome
Membership Costs
Membership is open to anyone interested in growing or showing roses. Membership is $25/year per person, or $30/year per couple.
When We Meet
Mount Diablo Rose Society meets the second Wednesday of each month
(except July & August)
In Person meetings are at the:
Dublin Library, Community Room
200 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA
See Meetings page for upcoming programs.
Consulting Rosarians
If you have rose growing questions or problems, please feel free to contact one of the Consulting Rosarians listed below:
Danville ~ Carl Meier (925) 519-3350
Barbara Norkus (925)989-1748
Mariam Farrar (925) 642-3733
Livermore ~ Lou Evans (925) 371-6115
Jan Hayward (925) 605-6305
Alamo ~ Carl Meier (925) 519-3350
Jolene Adams (510) 537-2326