SECOND SPRING

This is what many call Autumn in the Sonoran Desert, our "Second Spring".  

Aaah!  

Isn't this why we struggle through Summer here to enjoy the next 7- 10 months of wonderful weather?!  

Get out the hammock and lawn games, Gladys!

It is a great time for planting the cool season veggies and herbs as well as growing glorious roses.  

In the Chief Rose Rangler's humble opinion roses are at their largest and 

most fragrant this time of year.  

So in anticipation of this Jill and Anne of Sweet Life and Tre Soli respectively, are offering 
hands on classes so you too can experience 

what a desert rose can truly be.  

We are also planning seasonal floral foraging, arranging and crafting classes for 

November and December. 

Those of you who have been to Jill & Anne's classes know that we keep them small so that there is time for  you to ask your questions and try out the techniques we teach.  

If you see a class you want to take but are unable to attend, please let us know.  

If we have enough others wanting it we will try to open an additional session.  

Have a lot of questions?  

Another option is to request Jill or Anne to do a private consult at your home with you and your roses.  

We look forward to teaching and assisting you to enjoy your gardens as much as we enjoy ours.  

Here are our class offerings as of now.

Summer Rose Revival  on Friday, October 6,  10-11 - $25
Roses looking a bit crispy Bunkie?  No fear roses are resilient   We’ll show you and walk you through how do a “rose reset” including light pruning, fertilizing, watering and how this differs from summer and winter needs.  And hips!  What about them?  How to get them if you want them.  And no we're not talking about another slice of chocolate cake, though we do like our chocolate!  

Fall General Potted Rose Selection, Planting & Care on Friday, Oct 13,  9-10 - $25  

Off to a good start: Garden Centers will have roses in five gallon pots for you to plant now.  Where and how to plant, sun exposure, soil & watering needs, fertilizer, compost, mulch, light pruning will all be covered.  How to select a healthy potted rose and signs that indicate it should thrive in your garden.  Average life span of roses will also be discussed. 

Fall General Rose Care Continued on Friday, October 20,  9-10 a.m. - $25

Thorns in your side:  Weeds &  Pests – bugs and rodents, disease - common rose afflictions in Maricopa County.  An ounce of prevention is worth ...well ...well worth whatever precautions you take.  A healthy garden is a garden in harmony.  Learn what instruments will make beautiful garden music. What to look for – signs of damage, or how can you tell when a rose is dead?  General prevention and treatments will also be discussed with an emphasis on prevention!

RSVP to reserve your place in any of the three classes by sending us an email with the title(s) of the class that you want to attend.  The address and directions will be sent to you when we confirm your reservation.  We keep the classes small so they do fill up quickly.  If you are unable to attend please notify us 48 hours in advance so that there is time for for us to offer your spot to someone else.  Payment for class is due when you arrive.

Fall is the best season for roses here in the Valley of the Sun so don’t give up, Bunkie.  

Don’t miss out on these opportunities to grow your best roses yet.