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2021 Members'Blackspot free roses
Link to Elissa Dellapiana's Rose Floral parts, illustration 1 of 3, the the RI Rose Review 8/21Annual Potluck and Rose Show Awards Distribution
Aspray Boat House
2 East View St., Pawtuxet Village, Warwick, RI 02888
Saturday, August 14th, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
MEMBERS ONLY
We are Go for our first in-person monthly meeting in 18 months. The Potluck will have some additional considerations and members are asked to individually portion their dessert items. Please contact Nancy G. at rirsrose@gmail.com to let her know if you plan to bring something.
Awards for Rose Show Class winners will also be distributed, please let Diane B. know (at above e-mail) if you will be coming to accept your award or other arrangements can be made.
We hope members have been vaccinated, but if not, please wear a mask while indoors and socially-distance.
If you have any concerns or comments, please let us know, we so hope to see you. Please mind the listserv and RIRS.org web site for the most up-to-date information about this meeting.
Contact Patsy at patsygc@gmail.com if you are not yet on the listserv. Check your mailing label for your membership expiration date.
DETAILS: Greetings all,At the moment, we are a "Go" for our first in-person meeting at the Aspray Boat House in Pawtuxet Village, Warwick, RI, on Saturday, August 14th.
We hope all attendees will have been vaccinated, or wear a mask indoors. I am vaccinated but will have my mask with me anyway..We have a tentative agenda as follows -
12:00 - 1:30 - Potluck lunch, set-up indoors and served by "The Masked Servers"
1:30 - 2:00 - Brief meeting and updates, outdoors (fingers crossed)
2:00 - 3:00 - Rose Show Gift Distribution, outdoors (fingers crossed)
3:00 - 4:00 - Social Hour and Desserts on the outdoor Back Patio (no alcohol however, sorry, rules)
This schedule would allow folks to attend for all or part or the meeting, depending upon their comfort level with being out and about. The Boat House is quite airy and the back doors open up onto a bricked patio that sits along Pawtuxet Cove. We will have extra masks and hand sanitizer on-site. If you're think of coming, could you drop us a quick note, so we know how many chairs and tables to set up ? And if you're thinking of bringing food, could you please let Nancy know at rirsrose@gmail.com ? And if you plan to attend to pick up your Rose Show Award, please let Diane know at the same e-mail. Thank you for your consideration, hope to see you soon.
2021 Rose Show Awards via Zoom SATURDAY, July 10, 2021 10:00 AM to 12:30 PMInvitation is on our listserv or contact Nancy at rirsrose@gmail.com
The results are in! Welcome to the first and only, RIRS Virtual Enchantment of the Rose Show Awards presentation!
Contact Chuck at 401-871-2370, if you still want to enter the Surprise fun class. This is limited to 10.
Saturday, June 12, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Since our Virtual Rose Show will be held in July, we will hold a regular Zoom monthly meeting for June.
Please join us for another fun and informative meeting featuring a special presentation by Mike and Angie Chute.
In their PowerPoint program, "Radler Roses: Knock Outs and Beyond", you'll learn about the man behind the Knock Out roses
as well as the many other low maintenance, disease resistant varieties he created.
There will be updates from Rose Show chairs Diane and Chuck Brailsford on our upcoming rose show, "Virtual Enchantment of the Rose";
and you can ask Patsy Cunningham any last-minute questions about your horticultural or arrangement photos before the June 19 photo submission deadline.
If time permits, we will have a Consulting Rosarian Q & A.
Saturday May 8, 2021 from 10 AM to 12:30 PM Please join us for our May meeting, where we will review classes and requirements for our Virtual Rose Show. This year, we will be accepting photograph entries through June 19th, submitted to Patsy Cunningham. Learn how to prepare your digital files to put your best foot forward. We will then dive into companion planting! This year in lieu of Rose Fest, learn about blue flowering plants as we take a look at how to add them to your rose garden: Montine Ross will present Into the Blues, about bulbs, annuals, perennials, shrubs to consider, and Rachelle Desrochers will present I Got The Native Plant Blues, incorporating blue and violet native flowers into your garden. Blue flowers are not as hard to come by as we think! .Saturday April 10, 2021 from 10 AM to 12:30 PM
Spring forward into an exciting new season that brings forth refreshing changes for the growth of our gardens.
What is the first thing we do in the spring? We prune! To help us achieve the best rose garden ever, our program of experts include: Mike and Angie Chute, who will present PowerPoint presentations on Pruning and Planting Bare Root Roses, Irwin and Cindy Ehrenreich, will show a video to demonstrate correct pruning practices.
Members are invited to send before and after photos of pruning examples from their gardens. Please send your photos to Nancy Gaiewski by April 7.
Discussions about our first Virtual Rose Show will conclude the exciting program
Saturday, March 13, 2021: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Join us for our Annual Meeting where we will welcome Gail Read, Horticulturalist and Garden Manager at Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum in Bristol, RI. Gail will present a PowerPoint program on Small Garden Design which will focus on basic garden principles applied to small spaces while maximizing your garden enjoyment. Gail will also discuss changes made to the Blithewold Rose Garden.
In addition, we will introduce our 2021-2022 Officers, have our Annual President and Treasurer Reports and present our 2020 President Award. Information about our upcoming Virtual Rose Show will also be announced
EXTRA:
Irwin and Cindy Ehrenreich have generously allowed us to post their wonderful rose PowerPoints. Please note, these are for personal enjoyment only. You may not share, present, edit or use any photos from them without the permission of Irwin at theroseman@fastmail.com
PDF files:
Saturday, Feb 13 at 10 AM
Presentation on photography by Jacqui Nye
SATURDAY, January 9, 2021 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Happy New Year ! We begin 2021 with a presentation by Cindy and Irwin about the best of Kordes roses. Their PowerPoint will detail some solid and sustainable options for your spring rose planting. Don’t miss this opportunity to check out some gorgeous blooms and ask questions.
We plan to have a Consulting Rosarian Q&A, to talk about spring issues and concerns and we will provide members with a listing of our favored Nurseries and Suppliers. To participate in this event, email Nancy Gaiewski at and let her know of your interest.
Saturday December 12 , 2020 at 10 AM
MEMBERS' CHOICE: For December's meeting, everyone is invited to
share one or more of their favorite things as a rose lover. Is it
a tool? Special gloves? Your favorite rose? Or maybe a favorite
recipe, wine, book or garden activity?
To be a part of this event email Nancy Gaiewski
and tell her what you want to share. Each participant will have an
allotted time. Connection info for the meeting will be on the List
Serv and Nancy will send reminder invitations to those who email
her.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 FROM 10 AM TO NOON
ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST: The winners are now posted at rirs.org/2020PhotoContest.htm
There is also a movie of the whole contest, now with everyting labeled, and a pdf of the complete contest
Contest will be followed by a CR discussion of closing the rose garden if time permits. A Door Prize will be drawn.
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AUGUST AUGUST 8 10AM - ZOOM OR GOTOMEETING
RHODE ISLAND ROSES SOCIETY
VIRTUAL MEETING
Saturday August 8, 2020 at 10 AM
COME TO A SUMMER GARDEN PARTY!!!
Following the success of our first Virtual Meeting we are going to follow it up with a VIRTUAL GARDEN PARTY. Members are invited to show and discuss their favorite roses of the growing season. Roses can be shown alone, in sprays, arrangements, bouquets, or, whatever works. They can be shown however you can get them on screen - whatever works with your computer expertise - this is just going to be a fun meeting. This has been a fantastic growing season so we should be treated to a wonderful display of ROSES - this is what we are all about. To take part in this unique event, email Nancy Gaiewski and express your interest. Nancy will reply with everything you need to join the meeting. For even greater incentive, we will have a wonderful "door prize". Some lucky member will win a wonderful gift basket put together by Lynne Harrington - what more could you ask for?? Come join your fellow rose lovers and enjoy their wonderful roses. The drive is very short - dress is optional and snacks are up to you - couldn't be easier.
JULY 11 10 am- ZOOM MEETING:SUMMER ROSE CARE AND QUESTIONS
Rose Show and meetings
till July 1 also now cancelled
Enchantment of the Rose
June 20
Cold Spring Community Center, Wickford
Show Chairs: Diane and Chuck Brailsford
May 2
Rose Fest at Wildwood Nursery
Click to see List of roses ordered by Wildwood
April 11 Meeting - Anchor Bay
Anchor Bay, 1440 Wampanoag Trail, Riverside RI, 02915
Rose Show and garden prep round table presentations
2020 District Convention
Rosy Memories
at Whites of Westport ,66 State Rd, Westport, MA 02790
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Call
(508) 675-8500
or 1-800-Hampton and mention "Yankee District Rose Society" for the
special price of $109 per room per night (plus tax). The block is
reserved until 1 month before the convention ie February 27. The price
includes hot and cold breakfast self serve in hotel breakfast
room. There is a pool and exercise room.
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CANCELLED
RHODE ISLAND ROSE SOCIETY
MONTHLY MEETING
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2020 AT 10 AM
AT WEAVER LIBRARY,
41 GROVE AVE, EAST PROVIDENCE, RI 02914
RIRS ANNUAL MEETING - come join us for another wonderful meeting. We will have the introduction of OFFICERS for the year, our TREASURER'S REPORT, and a talk by our incoming PRESIDENT. We will have additional information on our upcoming events: Yankee District Convention (hosted by RIRS); Rose Fest in May; and, of course our June Rose Show. We will have sign-up sheets to support all of these events. You will also be able to pick up any RIRS logo clothing you have ordered. PLUS - WE HAVE A WONDERFUL SPEAKER - Gail Read - Horticulturist and Gardens and Greenhouse Manager at Blithewold in Bristol, RI. She will speak on "Small Garden Design" and also talk on changes planned for the Blithewold Rose Garden. Many of us are familiar with this wonderful facility - a great opportunity for all to become familiar with it. Should be a great talk. We will celebrate with our Annual Meeting Cake, so no refreshments are needed. SEE YOU ALL THERE.
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Saturday, February 8, 2020 10 AM –12:30 PM Anchor Bay, 1440 Wampanoag Trail, Riverside RI, 02915 Rose Garden travelogue The Chutes, Rachelle and Patsy will share some of the gardens they visited this summer in France, Ireland, Russia and New York ********************* Saturday, January 13, 2020 10 AM –12:30 PM Anchor Bay, 1440 Wampanoag Trail, Riverside RI, 02915 Rose Jeopardy!
SATURDAY, December 14, 2019 At 10 AM –12:30 PM Anchor Bay, 1440 Wampanoag Trail, Riverside RI, 02915
Time to Enjoy! Come & celebrate the end of a successful rose gardening year at our Annual Holiday Meeting which features a glorious Holiday Arrangement Demonstration by Elissa Della Piana and hand crafted Arts and Crafts by members. The 2020 June Rose Show Theme will be announced with sign-up sheets to support the event. Information about the Yankee District Conference will be presented. Also learn about an Arrangement Seminar to be held in January. Plan to pick up your 2020 Calendar. Take a sneak peak at the RIRS clothing that can be ordered at the January and February meetings. ************
The RIRS will hold its regular monthly meeting Saturday, November 9, from 10am to 12:30pm. The meeting will take place at Anchor Bay, 1440 Wampanoag Trail, East Providence, RI.
This month's meeting will feature Society members Frank Karikas, Montine Ross, and Clive Nickerson speaking on the topics of SOIL, COMPANION PLANTS, and SPROUTING ROSES FROM SEED, respectively. They will of course be ready to answer questions any of us may have on these fascinating topics.
Now that Fall is here and it's time to put our rose gardens to bed, the meeting will wrap up with a discussion led by our Consulting Rosarians on Lessons Learned and Closing the Garden.
There will also be the opportunity to order copies of our beautiful 2020 RHODE ISLAND ROSE SOCIETY CALENDAR
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September 14 --------------------------------------------- August 10 Aspry Boat House, Pawtuxet Village Annual Potluck -------------------------------- July 13 David Cannistraro - Irrigation and misting 10AM-1230PM Anchor Bay 1440 WAMPANOAG TRAIL RIVERSIDE, RI 02915 ----------------------------------------------------- June 15 ROSE SHOW Art of the Rose
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May 4 all day Rose Fest at Chaves Nursery in Middletown Lectures, membership drive, discounts
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Date last edited:
03/08/21
