Everyone who attended our March meeting thoroughly enjoyed the entertaining and informative talk given by Eva Lusk on using native plants to attract wildlife to our Spokane area gardens. (Now, by “wildlife” we mean the good kind, i.e. hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, etc., not deer.) Eva gave us a wonderful presentation on the many plants native [...]

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The Spokane Rose Society April meeting included a silent rose auction and a visit from the Tomato Lady.

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The Spokane Rose Society’s annual Rose Hill Day gathering and picnic took place on Sunday, July 12, 2009 at Rose Hill in Manito Park in Spokane, WA. We had a good turnout of Rose Society members and visitors seeking information about roses and the Spokane Rose Society. Everyone enjoyed a delicious potluck in the shade [...]

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In July Heather Figg gave a very informative class on how to create rose show arrangements on the beautiful grounds of the Northland Rosarium. The class covered Traditional, Oriental, Modern, and Abstract arrangements. Heather showed tools and supplies used in flower arrangements, such as frogs, florist foam, floral adhesive, and discussed the proper use of [...]

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In May we visited Harry and Leslie Rendle’s garden. We all refer to Harry as Mr. Mini with good reason. Miniature roses are his specialty. Harry and Leslie keep their garden immaculate: everything is labeled and neatly manicured. It’s no wonder that Harry takes home so many blue ribbons. Tags: garden pictures, garden tours, mini [...]

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In May we visited the Hathaways for a tour of Phyllis’ famed garden. Phyllis certainly has a way with growing things, and it was a pleasure and inspiration to see her “French intensive” gardening style in person. Phyllis uses lawn for pathways and to divide her flower beds. You’ll find clematis winding its way throughout [...]

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Just one of the many benefits of membership in the Spokane Rose Society is the chance to attend our wonderful garden tours each year. The 2009 season was another great year with several very well-attended tours of members’ beautiful gardens in the greater Spokane area. We would like to thank all of our members who [...]

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In May we visited Charlie and Terry Klement at their beautiful, huge garden. This garden represents a labor of love – with an emphasis on the labor. The Klements went to a great deal of work and hauled in many truckloads of soil to create this little bit of heaven. The garden is full of [...]

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In September we visited the garden of Leroy and Rose Jacobus. In addition to a beautiful garden for enjoyment, they have a huge vegetable garden that produces great quantities of fruit and vegetables. Here is a sampling of what we enjoyed in their garden. Some of their beautiful flowers . . . and a visitor. [...]

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In September we visited the garden of Allan and Diane Neils. They have a bright, sunny area that suits their roses perfectly . . . . . . and cool, shady areas under the trees that are perfect for relaxing on a summer afternoon. http://spokanerosesociety.org/roseblog/images/neils-01.jpg Tags: garden pictures, garden tours, rose pictures

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