Events
Manhattan Rose Society Events 2020 - Events for July, August. September and October will be held virtually via GoToMeeting!
Check back often - we will continue to schedule online programs through the rest of 2020!!
Saturday, September 19th, 2020 – 2:00pm - via GoToMeeting!
Members will be sent an email invite the week of the event.
Gaye Hammond - presenting: David Austin's Fabulous & Fragrant Shrub Roses!
A presentation on the wonderful roses bred by David Austin and how they can be used in your garden.
As one of the most famous rose breeders, David Austin introduced over 190 rose cultivars during his lifetime. Many of them not only send out beautiful blooms but also have wonderful fragrance. Interestingly, there is a connection between the colors of his roses and their scents, accompanied by a wonderful story of how they came to be. At the September MRS virtual meeting, Gaye Hammond will introduce the fragrant shrub roses of David Austin.
Gaye is Past President of the Houston Rose Society and ARS Master Consulting Rosarian. She is a life member and patron of the American Rose Society and has been awarded the ARS Bronze Honor Medal for Outstanding Service. She has lectured widely both nationally and internationally.
Since 2002, Gaye has been the study liaison between the Houston Rose Society and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in connection with the Earth-Kind Rose Research Program.
Saturday, October 17th, 2020 – 2:00pm - via GoToMeeting!
Members will be sent an email invite the week of the event.
Dr Mark Windham will be with us live!
He will present the Rose Rosette Video by Paul Zimmerman, featuring Mark, Dr. David Byrne & Dr. Kevin Ong.
Rose Rosette Video by Paul Zimmerman, featuring Dr. Mark Windham, Dr. David Byrne and Dr. Kevin Ong https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/raising-funds-for-rrd-research
Mark will answer your questions in real time!
Saturday, October 17th @ 2PM ET - via GoToMeeting!
PAST PROGRAMS:
Saturday, June 13th, 2020 – 2:00pm - via GoToMeeting!
Paul Zimmerman presented his program:
“Everyday Roses - Tips on Pruning, Planting, Fertilizing, Companion Planting and more!”
Paul is the author of “Everyday Roses, How to Grow Knock Out and Other Easy-Care Roses” and has worked with roses for over 25 years. He is Director, Biltmore International Rose Trials and Exclusive Rose Consultant to the Biltmore Estate. He is also Independent Consultant to Jackson & Perkins and conducts rose lectures and rose-growing workshops nationwide and overseas.
Bagels & Coffee Served!
Saturday, July 18th, 2020 – 2:00pm - via GoToMeeting!
Members will be sent an email invite the week of the event.
Mary Hahn - presenting: English Garden Rose Tour 2019 - a presentation on a variety of roses in public & private gardens of England, including David Austin Roses, as led by Paul Zimmerman!
Mary is a member of the Board of Directors of Manhattan Rose Society. She is an ARS Horticuture Judge and ARS Consulting Rosarian. Mary is Past President of the Jersey Shore Rose Society. She and her husband, Tim, are active, supporting members!!
Saturday, August 15th, 2020 – 2:00pm - via G0ToMeeting!
Members will be sent an email invite the week of the event.
Toni Simonetti presenting - Rosa!
Toni is an Advanced Master Gardener and ARS Consulting Rosarian with a wealth of information on growing great roses and how they relate to our everyday life!
CANCELLED EVENTS FOR 2020:
July/August, 2020 – CANCELLED UNTIL 2021
MRS Annual Wine & Roses @ Stone Cottage with Ann & Joe Gibson!
Join us for a Wine Tasting party, lunch and a walk through Pat Shanley’s garden.
October 2020 - CANCELLED UNTIL 2021
Annual Dinner Meeting. Held in a fine restaurant in Manhattan
Saturday, December 12, 2020 – CANCELLED UNTIL 2021
Holiday Open House @ Stone Cottage.
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Photos left to right - 'Peggy Martin' with 'The Garland', 'Bajazzo', 'The Garland'
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