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Secrets to Growing Beautiful Roses

Tennessee’s largest and most popular gardening event will return February 28 – March 3, 2019, at The Fairgrounds Nashville. On Friday, March 1, at 2:00 pm, the Nashville Rose Society with host an interactive workshop on the secrets to growing beautiful roses.

Learn everything you need to know to grow beautiful roses in Tennessee from this interactive workshop designed to introduce rose care to the beginner or novice – from preparing your soil and selecting and planting your roses to watering, fertilizing, spraying and pruning. The workshop is conducted by Ron Daniels, Co-President of the Nashville Rose Society and a Master Rosarian. Ron will share his proven techniques for growing and caring for roses that have enabled him to win numerous awards as an exhibiting rosarian at local and regional rose shows. Ron will be joined by other members of the Nashville Rose Society who will be available to answer all your rose growing questions.

“The Nashville Rose Society is excited to participate in this year’s Nashville Lawn & Garden Show, said Ron Daniels. It’s an opportunity for us to share our passion for growing roses with people from across Tennessee. Roses have a reputation for being “fussy” and challenging to grow. I hope folks will come to the Lawn and Garden Show to be inspired and to learn that anyone can grow beautiful roses.”

Door prizes will be awarded to attendees who hold the winning tickets from a drawing that will take place during the workshop. In addition, all attendees will receive a copy of Ron’s presentation as well as a complimentary packet of information and tips for growing healthy roses.

Visit www.nashvillelawnandgardenshow.com for more information.

“Cheekwood in Bloom” is March 9 – April 7, 2019. Visit the gardens to see more than 150,000 blooming bulbs.

On Saturday, April 6, “Spring Essentials for Growing Healthy Roses” will be held in partnership with the Nashville Rose Society in the Potter Room.

Admission or membership to Cheekwood is required to attend the event.

Vendor Night will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 PM in Botanic Hall at Cheekwood.
Click here for a list of vendors and order forms to download and send to Gary Spencer by March 20.

At 7:00pm, our speaker will be Jeffrey Ezell, Co-Owner and Products and Business Development at The Compost Company. Jeffery is a SWANA certified Compost Facility Manager, active member of the US Compost Council, and currently serves as Vice President of the Tennessee Recycling Coalition. Prior to working with The Compost Company, Jeffrey served as Recycling Coordinator for Metro Nashville Public Works, working to grow and support composting projects at schools, community centers, businesses, and homes. He also served as coordinator and instructor for the Davidson County Master Composter Class. Jeffrey holds a bachelor’s degree in Geology from the University of Georgia.

The mission statement of The Compost Company is to create a more sustainable future by removing organic waste from landfills and returning it to the soil. They produce the highest quality organic soil and mulch products for farmers, gardeners and landscapers. For more information on The Compost Company, visit www.compostcompany.com.

Please plan to attend the workday at the Cheekwood Rose Study Garden on Monday, March 25, from 3:00 – 5:00pm, to help get the roses ready for spring! This is the day that we will check pH, fertilize and prune the roses. We will also plant new roses and get the irrigation system up and running.

Bring your pruners and gloves. If you are new to roses or if you are an old-timer, this is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the spring care of roses.

When you arrive, don’t forget to sign in at the Visitor Center as a Volunteer.