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2008/2009 CRS Calendar of
Major Events
(Contact the President or Webmaster for more
information-
See Contact Us at the bottom of this page)
Place:
The Pond House in Elizabeth Park in Hartford, Connecticut
Time:
2:30
p.m.
Link to Directions to Elizabeth Park
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2008/2009 |
| Sept. 6, 2008 |
Yankee District Rose Show- Harwich, Cape Cod, MA. This event
will also feature a Judge's School and Test for new Judges, and
refresher for current judges. |
| Sept. 14, 2008 |
"Six-pack" Rose Show- bring up to six of your roses for
critique and 'judging' by Mike Fuss and Dave Ciak (both ARS
Horticultural Judges). Set-up is very informal: vases are beverage
bottles of your choice. Learn how to enjoy the display of your
roses even more than before! |
| Oct. 5, 2008 |
2008 Garden Review- come with your success stories and
challenges for the year- let other members appreciate your successes and
help with issues. |
| November 2, 2008 |
Putting the Rose Garden to Bed for the Year (How to Properly
Winterize for your best roses next year).
Annual Rose Plant Auction
Board of Director's Meeting follows |
| December |
CRS does not meet in December- Happy Holidays! |
| January 11, 2009 |
Annual CRS Member Holiday Luncheon- Pond House, West Hartford
(Note different time!)
Yankee Gift Swap |
| Feb. 1, 2009 |
Calendar Photo Selection Meeting (and viewing of member's photos)
Board of Director's Meeting follows |
| March 1, 2009 |
Garden Design and Planting Roses with other Perennials- |
| April 5, 2009 |
Opening the Rose Garden for Spring! |
| May 3, 2009 |
Health and Safety in the Rose Garden- How to Avoid Casualties, and
Keep your Gardening FUN! Dave Candler, CR
(This presentation will count as 1 Consulting Rosarian Continuing
Education Credit) |
| June 7, 2009 |
Grooming Roses to Perfection- John Mattia, ARS Horticultural
Judge and Winner of HT Queen of Show 2008 |
| June 21, 2009 |
CRS Rose Show- Pond House. Open for Exhibitors 6 AM, Open
to the Public 1:30 PM |
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Previous 2008: |
| January 13, 2008 1:30 PM |
Member Holiday Party and Yankee Swap/ Gift exchange ($10
wrapped value). Guests of members are OK. See
info in the Dec. Newsletter. |
| February 3, 2008 |
Photograph Exhibit and Calendar Selection Meeting (bring
your 8 x 10 " photos). Other rules: three (3) entries maximum
per person, photo in a plastic document protector, name and rose or
garden name on the back of the photo.
John Mattia will discuss the ARS
American Rose magazine Photo Contest!
There will be a Consulting
Rosarian Short presentation. CRS Board Meeting follows. |
| March 2, 2008 |
PowerPoint Presentation "Being the Roseman"- Erwin
Ehrenreich |
| March 14-16, 2008 |
Yankee District Rose Convention:
Mystic Hilton, Mystic, CT
{Sponsored by CRS}
Here for
The Announcement
and Details
Here for the
Registration form. Timely saves $$!! |
| April 13, 2008
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Opening the Rose Garden following Winter- Marci Martin, CR and Art
Emmons, CR
CR Short Presentation- Midge (by Dave Berg, CR), Safety
Sharpening Pruners- Bob Martin
Pick up Project Rose: Mini-flora Shenandoah (Dave Ciak, Chair)
28th Anniversary Birthday Cake and Refreshments |
| May 4, 2008 |
Rose Culture Presentation- "All About Soil"- What
makes roses grow well- Tom Rathier, CT Agricultural Experiment
Station (http://vvv.caes.state.ct.us/Biographies/RathThom.htm). This presentation provides Consulting Rosarians
1 Continuing
Education Credit. CRS Board Meeting follows. |
| June 1, 2008 |
How to Exhibit Roses -
Dave Ciak; CRS Board Meeting following the presentation.
Refreshments featuring Mirjana's sweets! |
| June 21, 2008 |
Rhode Island Rose Society Rose Show, Cold Spring
Community Center, Wickford, RI |
| June 21, 2008 |
New Hampshire Rose Show, Beaverbrook Hall, Hollis, NH |
| June 22, 2008 all day see
Rose Show section |
CRS Rose Show- Pond House, West Hartford, CT |
| July 19, 2008 |
CRS Summer Garden Tour and Pot Luck - Marina and Tim
Wittig's home, Broadbrook, CT |
| 2 August, 2008 |
Board of Director's Meeting @ President Marci Martin's home |
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