NASHVILLE ROSE LEAF
Official Publication of The Nashville Rose Society Serving Rose Enthusiasts Throughout Middle Tennessee
May 7th NRS Meeting at Cheekwood Sam Jones presents “Don’t Compromise Your Soil!” 6:30 PM Refreshments & 7:00 PM Program May 2013 Volume 46, Issue 4
Affiliated with the American Rose Society - www.ars.org
2013 Fortuniana Rose Sale By Charles Lott In the spring of 2003, Ann and I went with friends on the Nashville Rose Society garden tour. The beautiful roses at the home of Don and Sara Jo Gill were one of the gardens on the NRS tour, and when I saw their garden for the first time it took my breath away. I realized in that moment that it is possible to grow beautiful roses. Don became one of my mentors and one of the things I learned from him was that his roses were almost exclusively on fortuniana root stock (FRS). Many NRS members now plant FRS roses in their garden. Don’s preferred supplier was Johnny Becnel of Belle Chase, Louisiana. Unfortunately when Johnny died of cancer no one continued his business of growing roses on fortuniana root stock. Today there are few growers who offer FRS roses. James Mills of K&M Nursery in Buckatunna, MS offers a
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wide selection of FRS roses, and NRS is fortunate to be able to offer these roses each year in our annual fundraiser sale. On April 2, 2013, NRS President Tom Beath and I delivered 178 beautiful fortuniana roses to 22 happy NRS members. Several members said the plants in this year’s sale were healthier and prettier than ever. The net proceeds from the sale were $1070.00, and these funds will help support our newsletter and other NRS educational endeavors. Special thanks go to Tom Beath for using his truck to tow a large U-Haul trailer loaded with fortuniana roses from Tuscaloosa, AL, to ensure everyone could have timely delivery of their roses. Thanks also to the twenty-two NRS members who ordered roses and helped make the 2013 fundraiser successful.
President’s Column & Editor’s Desk Here’s a first - a combo column from the President and editor. Our President Tom Beath’s computer crashed. Fortunately, all of his personal and business data is is being retrieved to be loaded on a new computer. Unfortunately for us, we miss out on reading his column that keeps us informed on what is going on. The Editor’s desk also is absent. Between work, travel and a daughter getting married this past weekend, there has be little time for anything else this month. A life lesson is that life happens, and while it is happening we still strive to find a way to make do. With that thought in mind, we still have a great program lined up for May with Tenarky District Director, Sam Jones, presenting a very informative look at how to build a living soil in our gardens.
Sam will share how to test your soil, and amend your soil so it is well balanced. If your garden is fortunate enought to have some early blooms don’t forget to bring them to bring them to the May meeting to share. Past President Larry Baird started this idea several years ago and it is a great way to see what is blooming in our members garden. The June meeting will include the first of two Grand Prix’s. After years of faithfully organizing the Grand Prix’s, Diane and Dillard Lester have passed on this duty to Keith and Martha Garman. In case you are wondering, a Grand Prix is like a mini-rose show, with all the fun, but without the formality. They are great ways for beginners to learn how to groom and share their roses and arrangements. 2
Looking even further into the future we will be in need of a location to host the annual NRS picnic. If you are interested, please contact our President, Tom Beath. Thank you for your patience with this month’s newsletter and hope to see you at Cheekwood. —— Jim & Starla Harding
(Cont’d from page 5) Scotts Ortho Disease B gon Copper; Monterey Liqui-Cop; Bonide Copper Fungicide Elemental Sulfur – OMRI listed synthetic – signal word CAUTION. One of the oldest pesticides known to man, sulfur can be used as a dust, wettable powder, or spray. It is primarily used to combat mildews, black spot, and rust. Mites can also be affected, but other beneficial insects are not. Although it carries a CAUTION warning, it can be irritating to skin and eyes. It is best used preventively or at the first sign of infection. Complete coverage is required. Sulfur needs to be reapplied every 7-10 days. Do not use sulfur if you have used oil in the last month – this will cause plant injury. It can burn leaves at temperatures over 75 degrees. Unlike copper, sulfur does not harm garden soil and is one of the 9 macronutrients needed for plant health. Safer Garden Fungicide; Bonide Liquid Sulfur or Dust Potassium/Sodium Bicarbonates – OMRI listed synthetic/nonsynthetic – signal word CAUTION. Based on the infamous Cornell formula developed by Dr. Ken Horst, bicarbonate products are considered effective against powdery mildew, black spot, anthracnose, and downy mildew. In further experimentation, Dr. Horst determined that potassium bicarbonate is most effective and should be combined with an appropriate sticker; commercial products use a patented formulation that can be combined with water. Homemade sprays that use sodium bicarbonate are not as effective and leave harmful sodium in the soil. Although it is best used before mildew appears, manufacturers claim that mild
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infestations can be eradicated. Thorough coverage is required and residual effectiveness is 7-10 days. Beneficial insects and bees are not harmed. MegaGro GreenCure; BioWorks Milstop Most of these products will not cause serious harm to beneficial insects when used as directed and their efficacy is based on their contact with the target pest. Residual effectiveness is reduced as the product degrades in sun and water. However, unlike chemical pesticides, most of these products are employ several modes of action, making them less likely to produce pathogen resistance. Resistance is a large concern in the agricultural industry – like human antibiotics, overusage of specially designed chemicals will eventually make them ineffective. Unfortunately, chemical fertilizers have been popular for good reason. Not only are they initially very effective, they are usually easier to use than oils or minerals. These OMRI listed products vary in ease of usage – some can be combined with other products in a single spray while others are harmful when combined. Some need to be agitated when using. Even though they are certified organic, the gardener must carefully read container labels to avoid harm. Coverage and reapplication are time consuming. One thing to keep in mind is that the OMRI label was originally created for food products - obviously, the organic certification is most important if a company wants to claim its foods are truly organic. An organic garden full of ornamental plants can still be nature friendly, even if the gardener uses products without the OMRI label. But the label is your guarantee that a group has reviewed the product and that its usagedirections are accurate. You can keep your garden environmentally friendlyby using products that only affect their target pests and to keep your soil healthy by adding natural amendments. Reprinted from the Orange County Rose Society “Rose Gazette”, May 2013, Carolyn Elgar, Editor
THE JULIA CHILD ROSE SALAD by Linda Buzzell-Saltzman, Editor “Santa Barbara Roses” To those who say roses don’t earn their place in the edible landscape, veggie patch or herb garden, we say: you haven’t tasted ‘Julia Child’! When a rose is called ‘Julia Child,’ you know you can’t go wrong in adding the divine Julia’s tasty petals to your meals. In addition to their lovely yellow color, they add a nice buttery texture and just a hint of elusive myrrh perfume to any dish. While most rose recipes seem to focus on sweets, we’ve found that rose petals are a beautiful, tasty topping for savory dishes like pilafs or couscous, if you snip off any white “roots” at the point where the petal attaches to the rose. And rose petals are now a daily staple in our salads, giving me an excellent excuse to buy more roses!
A mix of edible flowers: we like blue borage blooms, orange nasturtium flowers (chopped or julienned) and petals from an unsprayed ‘Julia Child’ or other rose. 1 avocado, chopped 1 tomato, chopped (omit if you use red rose petals as the colors clash) 1 finely chopped scallion or a little finely minced onion (can be omitted) 1 tablespoon pistachio or other nuts (toasted pine nuts or walnuts are also nice) Grated Herbes de Provence (we have ours in a pepper grinder and just give it a few turns)
Toss with a mild or slightly sweet dressing of your choice. Try a dressing with red wine or rose petal vinegar and a light walnut oil. Sometimes we top the salad with a few shavings of Parmesan or other fine cheese. Other times we add smoked salmon. To fully honor Julia, you must drink a glass of lovely white wine while preparing and enjoying this salad! Bon appetit!
Editor’s Note: For culinary purposes, only use roses that have not been sprayed with pesticides
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A couple of days ago while Larry and I were admiring our lovely ‘Julia Child’ in full spring bloom, it occurred to us that her butter-colored petals just might be extra flavorful. We snipped a few petals and -- no surprise -- discovered that Julia’s gourmet talents surpass those of other roses in our garden. So we decided to create a dish in honor of Santa Barbara’s own cooking diva: the Julia Child Rose Salad. Perhaps even the celebrated chef herself would have approved. Bon Appetit, as she would say...
THE JULIA CHILD ROSE SALAD Lettuce or seasonal greens 2 sliced radishes 1 tablespoon currants or raisins
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What’s organic pest control? Mystery solved By Carolyn Elgar Rosarians have differing opinions about many aspects of rose growing. One of the most contentious is the discussion about chemical versus organic pesticides (which include fungicides) to combat insects and disease. However, the true meaning of organic care is somewhat unclear. Are organics the remains of living things? But then, how can a homemade baking soda fungicide be organic? Does it mean that living things will not be harmed by organic care? That cannot be true, because improper use of any organic spray can certainly burn the plant and possibly harm garden soil. Even some naturally produced products, such as sewage sludge, are considered a danger. What does organic mean when it comes to growing roses? U.S. organic oversight The concern about organic agriculture finds its origin in the production of food. Most farming in our country was naturally organic until the beginning of the 20th century and increasing industrialization. The invention of the gasoline-powered engine led to the production of tractors and other mechanized farm equipment. Fields grew larger and more modernized. To protect the increasing agricultural yields, companies looked to developing new chemical formulations that would keep destructive pests at bay. Progress was measured by greater food production. One of the earliest proponents of organic gardening in the United States was Jerome Rodale, who began publishing Organic Farming and Gardening magazine in 1942. Rodale saw a direct connection between what was used in growing food and the health of consumers. In 1962 Rachel Carson produced her famous book, Silent Spring, which looked at the destructive side effects of pesticides. As the 60’s progressed and a natural lifestyle became more important, the United States government was pressured to become more involved in curtailing use of destructive chemicals – finally, in 1972, the government banned the pesticide 4
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featured in Carson’s book, DDT. At the end of the 20th century, the popularity of organic farming grew worldwide. Again the government responded to public concern for regulation of organic foods by passing the Organic Foods Production Act in 1990. This led to the formation of the National Organic Program (NOP) and the establishment of the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) in 1997. This agency provides independent reviews of products intended to be used in certified organic food production, handling, and processing. Under the supervision of the USDA, the National Organic Standards Board defined organic as “a labeling term that denotes products produced under the authority of the Organic Foods Production Act. The principal guidelines for organic production are to use materials and practices that enhance the ecological balance of natural systems and that integrate the parts of the farming system into an ecological whole.”
word. Statements that follow the signal word clarify areas that are particularly vulnerable; toxicity also refers to eye and skin damage. Other directions on the label indicate what kind of precautions should be taken, such as protective goggles or clothing. Never assume that an organic product cannot harm your eyes or skin. The label is the law – pay attention to what it says or take your chances. If you want to check on whether a product is OMRI listed, you can go to their website, http://www.omri.org/ omri-lists, where you can search for it in their databases. If the product is listed, the information about what it is approved for is included. If you want to be doubly sure that the product you use is determined to be organic by the NOP, look for the OMRI certification on the label.
Products review In order for a product to be considered legally organic it must be reviewed and listed by the OMRI. The product may be an allowed nonsynthetic or synthetic material. Nonsythetics come from mineral, plant, or animal matter and do not undergo a synthetic process. Allowed synthetic products are formulated by a process that “chemically changes a substance extracted from naturally occurring plant, animal, or mineral sources, except… substances created by naturally occurring biological processes.” It is important to realize that an OMRI listed product is not necessarily harmless. The Environmental Protection Agency requires the use of signal words that refer to toxicity class on most pesticide product labels. Class I is the most toxic and demands the signal words Danger and Poison be used. Class II is moderately toxic and is indicated by the word Warning. The slightly toxic class III carries the Caution signal
OMRI Product Certificate OMRI approved products In general, the pesticides that are OMRI listed and relate to rose culture are insecticidal soap, neem, spinosad, copper, sulfur, microbial products, and potassium or sodium bicarbonates. In the description of these products that (Cont’d on page 5)
(Cont’d from page 4) follows, some product names are listed as examples – other brands may be available. Once again, read the label. What you choose may have a different signal word. Insecticidal Soap – OMRI listed synthetic – signal word CAUTION. These potassium fatty acid soaps disrupt the structure of soft shelled insects’ waxy cell membranes and are considered selective insecticides because of the minimal adverse effects on other organisms, such as bees, green lacewings, and lady beetles. Soaps will affect mites. They are most effective when wet and their residues are easily washed away, breaking down within 7-10 days. The product must come in contact with the pest, so thorough coverage is required. Soap residue can be affected by high temperatures, leading to the possibility of phytotoxicity or leaf burn. Although many gardeners make their own insecticidal soaps, commercial products are selected to minimize plant injury and their manufacture is consistent. Schultz Garden Safe Insecticidal Soap; Bonide Multi-Purpose Insect Control Spray; Safer Rose & Flower Insect Killer Neem extract and derivatives – OMRI listed nonsynthetic– signal word CAUTION. Neem is a botanical pesticide derived from the neem tree, a native of India. Neem is available as azadirachtin-based or oil products. Azadirachtin is a compound in the neem plant that acts as an insect growth regulator and also affects insect feeding habits. When azadirachtin is extracted from the neem seed, what remains is Clarified Hydrophobic Extract of Neem Oil. While there are still compounds in the oil that disrupt insect hormones, it acts more as a suffocating mechanism and can also impact fungal spores. Neem oils are most effective if they contain at least 70% neem extract. Neem oil only affects insects that suck plant juices. It does not have an immediate knock down effect – but insects will stop feeding. Bees may be adversely
affected when the product is wet, so it is best to apply it late in the day when bees have completed foraging. This also helps prevent leaf burn that would occur because of the phytotoxicity of the oil. Apply on a 7–14 day schedule. Azadirachtin products: Gowan AZADirect; Planet Natural Azatrol EC Insecticide; Safer BioNEEM Neem Oil products: Green Light Rose Defense, Bonide Neem Oil Concentrate; Monterey 70% Neem Oil Spinosad – OMRI listed nonsynthetic – signal word CAUTION. This compound is found in a bacteria and kills larvae or adult stages, depending on the insect species. It is most effective when tissue is ingested by the insect, making it a good product to use with rasping insects such as rose slugs or thrips. It affects the nervous system of these insects, eventually killing them. Spinosad is considered highly selective and has little or no impact on sucking insects. Like neem, it may affect bees when wet, once again requiring application when bees are not foraging. Spinosad degrades quickly, resulting in a very moderate residual effect of not longer than 7 days. Green Light Lawn & Garden Spray; Monterey Garden Insect Spray; Conserve SC Spinosad Insecticide Microbial Pesticides – OMRI listed nonsynthetic – signal word CAUTION. These pesticides contain a strain of a bacterial microorganism as their active ingredient. They are relatively specific for the target pest they are designed for, which makes them very selective. For example, products with the bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) affect caterpillars and some beetles while those with Bacillus subtilis control fungi such as botrytis, rust, powdery mildew, and anthracnose. Phytotoxicity is not a concern so timing of application is not limited. It is important to read the label to understand how to use each product correctly. Bt must be ingested while other products must make contact with the targeted pest. Residual effect differs by product and pest.
B.t. Fungicide: AgraQuest Serenade Garden Disease Control Pyrethrum insecticides: Concern Rose & Flower Insect Killer; Safer End ALL Insect Killer Horticultural Oil – OMRI listed synthetic – signal word CAUTION. In the past, summer and dormant oils were different products used at different times of the year. Today most oils are the “superior” type and are more highly refined so they can be used at any time of the year. Oils cover the pests, suffocating them. Beneficial insects can be smothered as well, but oil loses its toxicity when it dries making it a good spot treatment for visible pests. Oil may also suffocate powdery mildew spores. Thorough coverage is necessary and oils should not be used in high temperatures as they are phytotoxic and will burn leaves. Small insects such as aphids, mites, and scale are particularly affected. Bonide All Seasons Horticultural & Dormant Spray; Lilly Miller Superior Type Spray Oil; Monterey Horticultural Oil; Ortho Volck Oil Spray Copper – OMRI listed synthetic – signal word CAUTION/WARNING. The small release of copper’s ions when combined with water kills germinating fungi spores. Copper combined with water that has an acid pH lower than 6.0 can harm plants. Copper is effective for mildews, black spot, anthracnose, and rust. Complete coverage is necessary as is application every 7-10 days. It is more toxic to beneficial insects than sulfur and can accumulate in the soil, harming microorganisms. In the past, powdered copper sulfate was combined with hydrated lime to make a blue colored mixture called Bordeaux. Because of the strength of this mixture it was used for dormant spraying when plants lacked foliage. Copper sulfate can carry the WARNING or DANGER signal word. Fixed copper products are less harmful, don’t stain, and can be used in the spring after the emergence of new growth. However, it is only effective on germinating spores and must be used preventively.
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Show & Tell Jim Delahanty, Editor - “Ventura Rose”
Chorus: Hi, Tim! Well, it’s Show and Tell time. Again. Must mean that the scheduled speaker has canceled. Again. You didn’t miss much. It was just old Vinnie Mueslix maundering on about how he leaves stuff all over his property but calls it pre-planning instead of forgetfulness. He hasn’t changed that talk in ten years; he just gives it new names. Of course, since he doesn’t remember giving it before, it is always fresh and new to him. The Topic tonight is Non-rosarians as friends, neighbors and family. Now I know that we are supposed to get all gooey about bringing them in as prospective new members. Hooey. Keep ‘em as far away as possible. They ain’t a bit human in the first place. Non-rosarians as Friends: You can’t really have a non-rosarian as a friend. They give up too easy. You are barely into your first hour talking about your new roses and their eyes glaze over and they nod weakly after each and every sentence till they look like those little kewpie dolls on the dashboards of low-slung cars. And just when you are started on your second hour, they make a mad dash for the commode blubbering something about a call of nature. Why don’t they just cross their legs like the rest of us? Or water the compost pile? A call of nature is when you plant one more rose bush than you thought you had room for. Non-rosarians as neighbors: The damned fools sow the wrong plants, with the wrong ideas and the wrong attitude. 6
Creeping vinca covers the eastern part of the property. Tradescantia infests the southern fence. Honeysuckle eats the boards of the temporary fence they threw up on the north. And I tried to explain to them gently, and patiently, that these plants weren’t good for my roses. I honestly did. All they did was get all hoity-toity about ‘property rights’ and the ‘common good.’ They don’t understand that I grow something important and they just waste good fertilizer on ‘weeds.’ But I maintain a cool temper and a friendly mien. They also like shade. They like it so much their trees cast it all over my yard. And their pets—midnight marauders who frolic with the possums and coyotes, dig holes, and disport themselves among my roses…. But my day is coming. Soon the collective effect of all those empty containers of illegal hazardous materials that I toss into their jungle of plants will pay off. Anybody who suckles a little honey from the north is gonna wind up a test case for the Center for Disease Control. And before I’m done, I’ll get their little dog, Toto, too. Non-Rosarians as family: You can’t dismiss family the way you can with friends and neighbors. For one thing, they keep bringing up that blood tie thing; although to tell the truth, I have more blood in common with my pyracantha than with most of my relatives. But you can deter them a little. Planting Marilyn Monroe right in the path to the front door brings fewer visitors every year. And it has the beneficial byproduct of discouraging visitors at Halloween as well. You would be surprised at the number of crybabies who fret at the sight of their own blood. Too bad most of the children don’t feel that way.
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Your own children are a great help in the rose garden, digging and weeding, toting and fetching—at least until they reach the age of reason. Then they reach the age of hormones and disappear for years at a time. Spouses are also a great help if they supply money for the roses, or dig holes for the roses, or take them up to the placement table when you have finished grooming them. Or help remove prickles from your palms. Sometimes, though, they get strange ideas about roses and want you to plant ‘pretty ones’ rather than the ones you know will win awards. Or they want to adopt ‘orphan’ or abused plants from unprofessional nurseries; they just don’t get it when you snarl that this is a rose garden, not an infirmary.
Photos courtesy of Mary Ken Wood
Hello. My name is Tim and I am a rose-aholic.
Now I know that some of you think I am negative about all this. That is not true. I welcome the non-rosarians in the marketplace. They buy the roses that die. They replenish them year after year. They glut up the sewers with their lemon Pledge magic potions and sour milk elixirs. And every spring they light up the cash registers as they purchase dried out sticks with the fervent expectation that the Gardens of Babylon will be recreated in their own little patches of real estate. Corporations call them customers; cruel and unkind people call them suckers; but I call them non-rosarians.
I warmly welcome them as members of the buying public. Of course, NIMBY. —— Jim Delahanty *This article inspired by an old friend and longtime Pacific Rose Society member, Bill Hillman, who went by the sobriquet ‘Sunny Bill’ on the Internet.
A Rose Lover’s Calendar
NRS, Tenarky, & ARS Coming Events MAY 7
NRS Meeting at Cheekwood - Sam Jones - “Don’t Compromise Your Soil” 6:30 PM Refreshments 7:00 PM - Program
18 Bowling Green Rose Society Rose Show American Legion Hall - Bowling Green, KY Bob Jacobs, Kathy Dodson, Mary Ann Hext - Co-Chairs Contact: k.dodson@insightbb.com www.bowlinggreenrosesociety.org
JUNE 4
NRS Meeting at Cheekwood - Grand Prix I 6:30 PM Refreshments 7:00 PM - Program
Details & other event news available at www.nashvillerosesociety.com
Welcome New Member Ray Edge 202 4th Ave. Columbia, TN 38401 Welcome returning member Christine Cuomo 415 Maplegrove Dr. Franklin, TN 37064 ARS Consulting Rosarians
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Contributions
Nashville Rose Society is a 501c-3 organization and all contributions to the society are tax-deductible. Contributions may be made as memorials or to honor some person, group or occasion. Checks for contributions should be made payable to Nashville Rose Society and mailed to: MILLIE DOLINGER 59 Vaughn’s Gap Rd. Nashville, TN 37205 (615)352-3927
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Nashville Rose Leaf
The Nashville Rose Leaf is published eleven times annually by the Nashville Rose Society, Nashville, TN Editors: Jim & Starla Harding, Sam Jones & Leann Barron Editorial Advisory Committee: Marty Reich
Nashville Rose Society 2011 Officers President Tom Beath.........(615) 481.3589 Vice-Pres Gene Meyer........(615) 373-0303 Treasurer Gary Spencer......(615) 662-3819 Rec. S’ty Hayes Gibson .......(615) 794-1708 Cor. S’ty Millie Dolinger.....(901) 628-7137
Nashville Rose Society Membership
We are a non-profit organization serving the middle Tennessee area to educate persons on growing and exhibiting roses. Membership is open to everyone who supports the objectives of the organization. Annual dues of $20.00 per household include a subscription to The Nashville Rose Leaf, the official newsletter of the society. To join, send a check payable to Nashville Rose Society to: Marty Reich, 5020 Dovecote Dr., Nashville, TN 37220-1614 Phone: (615) 833-0791; E-mail: marty615@bellsouth.net
Disclaimer: While the advice and information in this newsletter is believed to be true and accurate at the time of publication, neither the authors nor the editor(s) accept any legal responsibility for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The Nashville Rose Society makes no warranty, expressed or implied with respect to the material contained herein.
South Nashville Leann Barron Marty Reich*
(615) 269-0240 (615) 833-0791
West Nashville Tom Beath (615) 481.3589 Keith Garman (615) 352-6219 Sam* & Nancy Jones (615) 646-4138 Brentwood Area Cecil* & Bessie Ward (615)373-2245 Jerry & Marise Keathley(615)377-3034 Franklin Area Anne Owen* (615) 794-0138 Logan* & Joan Shillinglaw(615) 790-7346 Robbie*&Marsha Tucker(615) 595-9187 Hendersonville Area Ron Daniels (615) 330-7083 Charles Lott (615) 824-5614 Jack Wedekind (615) 824-8696 Murfreesboro Area Dillard & Diane Lester(615) 896-0203 Columbia Area Lyle Worsham*
(931) 388-4547
Lebanon-Watertown Area Jeff Harvey (615) 268-7089 Jennifer Harvey (615) 268-7032 Denise Thorne (615) 237-9757 Duck River-Centerville Area Larry* & Connie Baird(931) 729-5259 Manchester Area Cindy Worch
(931) 723-2142
*Indicates ARS Master Rosarian
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For many years, the Nashville Rose Society and the Bowling Green Rose Society have enjoyed a wonderfull cooperative working and sharing relationship. For example, several BGRS members are also long standing members of the Nashville Rose Society and actively participate in our events and meetings. For many years, Bowling Green hosted the annual Tenarky Winter Workshop when Kent Campbell was the district director.
Photos courtesy of Mary Ann Hext
Given that the NRS does not have a spring rose show, it is an easy one hour drive north to Bowling Green to join in the fun of thier rose show. NRS members are welcome. Just ask long time members like Larry and Connie Baird or Lyle and Ruby Worsham, who both are frequent exhibitors at the BGRS rose show and will attest to the warm and friendly hospitality of our neighbors to the north. For details you can contact Contact Kathy Dodson at k.dodson@insightbb.com or visit www.bowlinggreenrosesociety.org or www.tenarky.org websites for a copy of the full rose show schedule.