Mount Diablo Rose Society
Established October 8, 1986
Mount Diablo Rose Society
Established October 8, 1986
Zoom Membership meeting February 10, 2021
“Flowers; From Hobby to Business”
Presented by Mariam Farrar
Emerald Glen Rose Garden
Hello Pruning Enthusiasts!
This is a reminder the annual Emerald Garden Rose Garden Prunathon has not quite been completed.
Because the garden contains almost 200 plants now, the plan is for the group to meet again, same time, same place. A notice will be sent out a few days prior to the pruning date.
We need pruners and/or rakers to assure success. Raking itself is an important career path because it is so important to clear away canes so pruners can work efficiently.
The City of Dublin has asked us to wear masks for both their and our protection. If you come on a group working day, I can give you one. You can go any day in January to prune or rake. Just bring your own mask. 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 the garden. Send the info to me so I can ask the City to pick up the canes left from your pruning.
Thank you in advance. It’s a fun time to join the group on a communal pruning day. To celebrate, a variety of junk food will be served along with bottled water. The knowledge of how much you indulge goes no further than the confines of the garden.
Many thanks,
The Grateful Dead Header, Kathy Knabke
P.S. I would like to suggest that you put your name on any tools you bring since many of us have the same/similar items/Jan
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 $20/year per person, or $25/year per couple.
When We Meet
Mount Diablo Rose Society meets the second Wednesday of each month
(except July & August) at:
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:
Dublin ~ *Dolores Moffat (925) 556-5449
Hayward ~ *Jolene Adams (510) 537-2326
or Patty Shadden (510) 432-5122
Danville ~ Carl Meier (925) 519-3350
or Mariam Farrar (925) 642-3733
Livermore ~ Lou Evans (925) 371-6115
or Jan Hayward (925) 605-6305
Alamo ~ Carl Meier (925) 519-3350
Fremont ~ John Dronkers-Laureta (510) 468-3242