Events
Manhattan Rose Society Events 2021 - All events & programs will be held virtually via GoToMeeting, until further notice!
Check back often - we will continue to schedule online programs for 2021!!
Saturday, October 16, 2021 - 2:00pm ET - via GoToMeeting!
Members will be sent an email invite the week of the event.
Curtis Aumiller - “A New Shot – Expert tips on Rose Photography!”
Curtis will explain how to take great photos of your roses. He will also explain how to enter your best rose photos in a rose show and will cover those factors that judges use to pick the winning rose photos.
R. Curtis Aumiller is the author of the first ARS Guidelines to Judging Rose Photography. Curtis has been judging rose photography for over 14 years and has given presentations about judging and taking rose photos across the nation! Curtis is Dual Accredited as a Horticulture and Arrangement judge for the ARS. He has been the District Chair of Photography and the District Chair of Arrangements for the Penn-Jersey District, and he was a judge on the ARS American Rose Photography Contest for three years before being asked to chair that contest. Curtis is currently the Penn-Jersey District Director. Curtis was the Penn-Jersey District 2012 Outstanding Consulting Rosarian, the Penn-Jersey District 2013 ARS Silver Honor Medal recipient, Penn-Jersey District Outstanding Judge in 2018, became an ARS Master Rosarian in 2019, and the Pittsburgh Rose Society Bronze Medal recipient in 2020. Curtis lives in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania where he grows over 100 different rose varieties.
Saturday, November 13, 2021 @ 2:00pm ET - via GoToMeeting!
Members will be sent an email invite the week of the event.
Ping Lim – Director of Ornamental Plant Research (Altman Plants) presenting: “The American Contribution to Modern Roses”
The program is an overview of how roses are created and come to market in the US. Ping will present the story of his beautiful, award winning, disease resistant roses and how they can be a great addition to our gardens.
Ping Lim’s lifelong mission is to create stunning roses that can be grown by anyone, anywhere, without harmful chemicals. He is the breeder of Easy Elegance™ Roses, True Bloom™ Roses and Sunscape™ Hibiscus, and many internationally recognized rose varieties. Ping’s innovations have earned him 3 All America Rose Selection awards, 13 awards from the American Rose Trial for Sustainability, 11 Portland BEST，7 Japan Best Flower Awards, Belfast award and AGRS™ Award among other awards. In 2009 Ping was knighted by the Portland Royal Rosarians. Ping is currently Director of Ornamental Plant Research and Breeding at Altman Plants in California
PAST PROGRAMS 2021:
Saturday, July 3l, 2021 – 2:00pm ET - via GoToMeeting! This is a change of date!!
Dr Mark Windham - presenting "Being Your Rose's Health Coach!)
The original date of this program was July 24th. In order to allow our members to view the ARS Green Thumb Seminar featuring Will Radler, we have changed the date to July 31st!
No meeting scheduled for August
Saturday, June 19, 2021 – 2:00pm ET - via GoToMeeting!
Craig Dorschel - presenting "Classic Shrub Roses for Your Garden"
Members will be sent an email invite the week of the event.
Craig hails from the Yankee District and grows 150+ roses on his small city property. He is currently serving as ARS Region 0 Director. He is an ARS Master Rosarian, Horticulture Judge and Arrangements Judge. He is also a Candidate for ARS Vice President. His talk will center on choosing shrub roses for your garden.
Saturday, May 22, 2021 – 2:00pm ET - via GoToMeeting!
"Success with Roses in Containers" - presented by Suzanne Horn
Members will be sent an email invite the week of the event.
Suzanne’s program will cover suggested locations for containers, selection of containers, her potting method plus care and maintenance of container grown roses along with suggestions of varieties to choose. A wonderful and informative handout from Suzanne will be provided to all attendees.
Suzanne Horn is an avid rose lover, exhibitor and educator from Glendale, California with a background in entertainment. Suzanne has been growing roses since February 14, 2000, and they are all in containers. She is a successful exhibitor, winning District and National trophies since her first two years of exhibiting. In 2003 she became a Consulting Rosarian and shortly thereafter an accredited ARS Horticultural Judge. In 2014, Suzanne became a Master Rosarian and was named “Outstanding Consulting Rosarian” for the Pacific Southwest District.
Saturday, March 13, 2021 – 2:00pm ET - via GoToMeeting!
“Roses – the Most Garden Worthy of All Plants!” presented by Michael Marriott, Highlighting all wonderful attributes of the rose and how valuable and versatile they are in the garden.
Members will be sent an email invite the week of the event.
Michael Marriott is recently retired from David Austin Roses, where he was Technical Manager and Senior Rosarian for many years. He is one of the world’s most respected rose experts. He is also well-known for his rose garden design and his commonsense approach to looking after roses and has traveled worldwide to share his expertise and oversee projects.
Saturday, February 20, 2021 – 2:00pm ET - via GoToMeeting!
“Exciting New Roses for Today’s Garden” presented by Kristen Smith, New Plants Coordinator for Star® Roses and Plants
Members will be sent an email invite the week of the event.
Kristen Smith began employment in 2006 at The Conard-Pyle Co., now known as Star® Roses and Plants. She has been working in this position over 11 years and enjoys coordinating he rose trials in West Grove, PA as well as at external trial sites around the country. Her favorite part of the job is evaluating new roses for future release.
Saturday, January 9, 2021 – 2:00pm - via GoToMeeting
"American Garden Rose Selections™ (AGRS™) 2021 Winners!" presented by Chris VanCleave
Chris VanCleave, the Redneck Rosarian, will introduce us to the American Garden Rose Selections™, (AGRS™) 2021 Winners and talk about choosing the Right Rose for the Right Location. He will also share tips on his own growing methods.
America's Favorite Rose Gardener, Chris is AGRS™ Director of Marketing & Publicity and is passionate about gardening and growing roses. An outspoken advocate for roses, he created Rose Chat Podcast and is a sought-after speaker at home and garden shows across the nation. He also serves as Chair of the Helena, Alabama Beautification Board and was recently elected to the Helena City Council.
PAST PROGRAMS 2020:
Saturday, June 13th, 2020 – 2:00pm - via GoToMeeting!
Paul Zimmerman presenting 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.
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!
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 24th, 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!
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.
Check back often - we will continue to schedule online programs for 2021!!
Saturday, October 16, 2021 - 2:00pm ET - via GoToMeeting!
Members will be sent an email invite the week of the event.
Curtis Aumiller - “A New Shot – Expert tips on Rose Photography!”
Curtis will explain how to take great photos of your roses. He will also explain how to enter your best rose photos in a rose show and will cover those factors that judges use to pick the winning rose photos.
R. Curtis Aumiller is the author of the first ARS Guidelines to Judging Rose Photography. Curtis has been judging rose photography for over 14 years and has given presentations about judging and taking rose photos across the nation! Curtis is Dual Accredited as a Horticulture and Arrangement judge for the ARS. He has been the District Chair of Photography and the District Chair of Arrangements for the Penn-Jersey District, and he was a judge on the ARS American Rose Photography Contest for three years before being asked to chair that contest. Curtis is currently the Penn-Jersey District Director. Curtis was the Penn-Jersey District 2012 Outstanding Consulting Rosarian, the Penn-Jersey District 2013 ARS Silver Honor Medal recipient, Penn-Jersey District Outstanding Judge in 2018, became an ARS Master Rosarian in 2019, and the Pittsburgh Rose Society Bronze Medal recipient in 2020. Curtis lives in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania where he grows over 100 different rose varieties.
Saturday, November 13, 2021 @ 2:00pm ET - via GoToMeeting!
Members will be sent an email invite the week of the event.
Ping Lim – Director of Ornamental Plant Research (Altman Plants) presenting: “The American Contribution to Modern Roses”
The program is an overview of how roses are created and come to market in the US. Ping will present the story of his beautiful, award winning, disease resistant roses and how they can be a great addition to our gardens.
Ping Lim’s lifelong mission is to create stunning roses that can be grown by anyone, anywhere, without harmful chemicals. He is the breeder of Easy Elegance™ Roses, True Bloom™ Roses and Sunscape™ Hibiscus, and many internationally recognized rose varieties. Ping’s innovations have earned him 3 All America Rose Selection awards, 13 awards from the American Rose Trial for Sustainability, 11 Portland BEST，7 Japan Best Flower Awards, Belfast award and AGRS™ Award among other awards. In 2009 Ping was knighted by the Portland Royal Rosarians. Ping is currently Director of Ornamental Plant Research and Breeding at Altman Plants in California
PAST PROGRAMS 2021:
Saturday, July 3l, 2021 – 2:00pm ET - via GoToMeeting! This is a change of date!!
Dr Mark Windham - presenting "Being Your Rose's Health Coach!)
The original date of this program was July 24th. In order to allow our members to view the ARS Green Thumb Seminar featuring Will Radler, we have changed the date to July 31st!
No meeting scheduled for August
Saturday, June 19, 2021 – 2:00pm ET - via GoToMeeting!
Craig Dorschel - presenting "Classic Shrub Roses for Your Garden"
Members will be sent an email invite the week of the event.
Craig hails from the Yankee District and grows 150+ roses on his small city property. He is currently serving as ARS Region 0 Director. He is an ARS Master Rosarian, Horticulture Judge and Arrangements Judge. He is also a Candidate for ARS Vice President. His talk will center on choosing shrub roses for your garden.
Saturday, May 22, 2021 – 2:00pm ET - via GoToMeeting!
"Success with Roses in Containers" - presented by Suzanne Horn
Members will be sent an email invite the week of the event.
Suzanne’s program will cover suggested locations for containers, selection of containers, her potting method plus care and maintenance of container grown roses along with suggestions of varieties to choose. A wonderful and informative handout from Suzanne will be provided to all attendees.
Suzanne Horn is an avid rose lover, exhibitor and educator from Glendale, California with a background in entertainment. Suzanne has been growing roses since February 14, 2000, and they are all in containers. She is a successful exhibitor, winning District and National trophies since her first two years of exhibiting. In 2003 she became a Consulting Rosarian and shortly thereafter an accredited ARS Horticultural Judge. In 2014, Suzanne became a Master Rosarian and was named “Outstanding Consulting Rosarian” for the Pacific Southwest District.
Saturday, March 13, 2021 – 2:00pm ET - via GoToMeeting!
“Roses – the Most Garden Worthy of All Plants!” presented by Michael Marriott, Highlighting all wonderful attributes of the rose and how valuable and versatile they are in the garden.
Members will be sent an email invite the week of the event.
Michael Marriott is recently retired from David Austin Roses, where he was Technical Manager and Senior Rosarian for many years. He is one of the world’s most respected rose experts. He is also well-known for his rose garden design and his commonsense approach to looking after roses and has traveled worldwide to share his expertise and oversee projects.
Saturday, February 20, 2021 – 2:00pm ET - via GoToMeeting!
“Exciting New Roses for Today’s Garden” presented by Kristen Smith, New Plants Coordinator for Star® Roses and Plants
Members will be sent an email invite the week of the event.
Kristen Smith began employment in 2006 at The Conard-Pyle Co., now known as Star® Roses and Plants. She has been working in this position over 11 years and enjoys coordinating he rose trials in West Grove, PA as well as at external trial sites around the country. Her favorite part of the job is evaluating new roses for future release.
Saturday, January 9, 2021 – 2:00pm - via GoToMeeting
"American Garden Rose Selections™ (AGRS™) 2021 Winners!" presented by Chris VanCleave
Chris VanCleave, the Redneck Rosarian, will introduce us to the American Garden Rose Selections™, (AGRS™) 2021 Winners and talk about choosing the Right Rose for the Right Location. He will also share tips on his own growing methods.
America's Favorite Rose Gardener, Chris is AGRS™ Director of Marketing & Publicity and is passionate about gardening and growing roses. An outspoken advocate for roses, he created Rose Chat Podcast and is a sought-after speaker at home and garden shows across the nation. He also serves as Chair of the Helena, Alabama Beautification Board and was recently elected to the Helena City Council.
PAST PROGRAMS 2020:
Saturday, June 13th, 2020 – 2:00pm - via GoToMeeting!
Paul Zimmerman presenting 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.
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!
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 24th, 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!
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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