Contra Costa Rose Society

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(Please visit this site frequently as meeting topics and dates are subject to change - last updated 6/10/08).

The Contra Costa Rose Society meets on the fourth Monday of each month although there are some exceptions.  We meet at the Gardens at Heather Farm, 1540 Marchbanks Drive in Walnut Creek, CA.              

All meetings(except the annual November potluck dinner) start with:
     Refreshments: 7:15 pm
     General Meeting and Program: 7:30 p.m.


 2008 Schedule of Meetings:

Monday, January 28 - "Old Garden Roses"
     (Growing the best old garden roses for this area)
     Speaker:  Marianne Jamison, Mt. Diablo Rose Society

Thursday, February 28 - "Creative Climbers"
     (When the only growing space left is UP ... you can grow climbing roses even in a small yard)
     Speaker:  Jolene Adams, East Bay Rose Society, NCNH District Director

Monday, March 24 - "Rose Nutrition for Better Blooms:  A Cost-Effective Approach"
     Speakers:  Ken and Judy Jones, Mt. Diablo Rose Society 

Monday, April 28 - "Modern Rose Arrangements"
      Speaker/Demonstrator:  Shane Looper, San Mateo Rose Society

Saturday, May 3 (10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) - CCRS Rose Exhibition at Markham Garden Center, 1202 La Vista Ave., Concord
     Bring your cut roses, with names, to display.  This is an educational program for the public.

Monday, June 23 - "Preventing Heat Stress in Roses"
     Speaker:  Harry Dedini, Stockton Rose Society

Saturday, July 26 (6:30 pm) - Our annual Ice Cream Social at a member's house

Monday, August 25 - "For the Love of a Rose"
     (Story of the Peace rose and the love of families who gave it life)
     Speakers:  Steve and Diana Steps, Santa Clara Co. Rose Society

Fri. & Sat.  September 5 & 6 - Fun Fundraising Trip to Wasco Rose Festival
     (More details to follow)

Monday, September 22 - "Growing Shade-Tolerant Roses"
     Speaker:  Martine Ham, East Bay Rose Society

Monday, October 27 - "My Most/Least Favorite Roses"
     Panel of CCRS Members and others
     Election of CCRS Board Members

Monday, November 10
     Annual Potluck Dinner and Induction of New Board 
     Jolene Adams, NCNH District Director

December - No meeting

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Some topics from past meetings:

"Leave the Prickles on the Rose"
"Hand and Gardening Tools from Japan"
"Landscaping with Miniature Roses"
"A Unique Perspective on Heritage Roses"
"Integrated Pest Management - Healthy Gardening the Less Toxic Way"
"Unusual Herbs for Companion Planting of Roses"
"Easy Roses for a Busy Life"
"Rose Arrangements for the Home"

Tours of San Jose Heritage Rose Garden in San Jose, and
Garden Valley Ranch in Petaluma