Come join us and learn how to grow and care for roses in Central Oregon! We will have local rose expert Josh Alexander from the Bend Rose Club leading this class!
Josh Alexander Bio:
Josh has been working with roses since 2020. He took the Master Gardener course in 2023 through the OSU Extension office. He currently cares for 17 roses at his own home and has helped others plant roses in theirs. He recently added 35 roses to the existing rose garden at Pioneer Park in Bend. The rose garden at Pioneer Park was abandoned for 20 years or so and he is working on restoring and carrying for the 78 roses now planted. He is a member of the American Rose Society, the Portland Rose Society, and the Tri City Rose Society. He is studying to be a consulting rosarian and working under Master Rosarians in Tri City Rose Society. He is trying to expand the Bend Rose Club to foster love of and care of roses in Central Oregon and we cannot wait to have him here with us to share his passion and knowledge.
Class Outline:
Deep holes or raised beds
Bud union 3" under ground
Mulching
Drip Irrigation
Claw hand shape pruning
3 in 1: fertilizer + pest + disease
IPM: spray water, neem, then...
Winter watering
Mound mulch in winter
American Rose Society's Consulting Rosarian Manual
Thing to know: This class will take place outside-please dress appropriately. Seats are limited and registration is required! Sign up below today! Snacks and beverages are available for purchase at the farm stand! No outside beverage allowed.
Cancelation Policy: Due to processing costs, no refunds will be issued for amounts of $5 or less unless Schilling’s Garden Market cancels the class.