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May 2012 President’s Message I want to begin this month’s column by expressing my thanks and appreciation to all those who participated in the 2012 Birmingham Rose Show.
We have a great garden tour lined up this month. Be sure and check out the details elsewhere in this publication. See You In The Garden, Christopher R. VanCleave
President, Birmingham Rose Society Despite challenges in our gardens, the show tables were lined with blooms, arrangements and photographs serving as a showcase of the beautiful roses that are grown in the southeast. If I named names I would leave someone out, so I will just extend an extra special THANK YOU to all who contributed your time and efforts to make this show a success. Our very first seminar was held on Saturday during the rose show and we had 33 in attendance. Some great information was shared and I look forward to seeing more in the way of educational programs as our society and rose shows continue to expand and grow in the years ahead.
Bob Eskew wins Queen of Show with his bloom of “Let Freedom Ring”
Gloria Purnell shares during our “Growing Roses In Alabama” Seminar
We had several first time exhibitors this year, several of whom had blooms on the awards table. I hope each of you is proud of your horticultural achievements. Let us be a society that reaches out to the community and encourages people to grow more roses!
Jim Callaway “grooms the blooms” for the show
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