Learn how to select and care for roses from
an organic gardening expert
Winter and spring rains have produced both an abundant rose
crop and challenging conditions for growers who want to avoid
spraying fungicides and other chemicals on their plants. Alan
Chadwick Garden manager and rose expert Orin Martin will share
his techniques for choosing and growing roses without chemical
inputs at a workshop on Saturday, May 14, from 10 am to 12 noon
at the Alan Chadwick Garden.
One of the many beautiful roses
grown at the UCSC Garden
Photo: Jennifer McNulty
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Martin will discuss the importance of selecting disease-resistant
varieties, following an aggressive pruning program, and using
organically acceptable sprays such as dormant oil to prevent
diseases. He'll have an array of roses and rose books on hand
for participants to survey, so bring a notebook to jot down
information.
The Chadwick Garden supports a collection of approximately
125 roses representing 10-15 classes and 75 varieties. Thanks
to a grant from the Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust, the collection
has expanded over the past season and now includes a rose demonstration
area.
Cost of the rose workshop is $10-$15 for members of the Friends
of the UCSC Farm & Garden (sliding scale); $15 general admission,
payable the day of the event. For more information, call (831)
459-3240. The workshop is cosponsored by the Center for Agroecology
& Sustainable Food Systems and the Friends of the UCSC Farm
& Garden.
The main entrance to the Alan Chadwick Garden is located on
McLaughlin Drive across from Stevenson College, where free parking
will be available.
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