Sierra Foothills Rose Show will feature hundreds of blooms on Saturday, Oct. 21
Daybreaker, a popular floribunda rose, is a yellow-orange-pink blend that looks beautiful in October. Debbie Arrington
October is the second best time for roses in the greater Sacramento area, as warm days bring out a fall flush of blooms.
See for yourself at the annual Sierra Foothills Rose Show, set for 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at the new Green Acres Nursery & Supply in Roseville. Admission is free.
Hundreds of roses at their peak of beauty will be on display. In addition, see creative flower arrangements using roses to interpret various themes. View a gallery of rose photos spotlighting beautiful blooms in garden settings.
Looking for a new favorite rose? You may find it among all those pretty flowers. You’re sure to discover some roses you’ve never seen before.
Got rose questions? Club members will be on hand to offer advice on any rose issue including which varieties to plant, how (and when) to prune, fertilization, irrigation, pest control and more. Educational displays will offer inspiration as well as basic instruction.
Got roses? Here’s your chance to win a blue ribbon.
“You, too, can be part of the festivities by entering your own rose for judging,” say the organizers. “Bring in your cut rose between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., and the team of rosarians will assist you in preparing your entry.”
Requirements to enter: Rose must be homegrown. The rose needs a stem at least 6 to 8 inches long with leaves attached. Ideally, flowers should be half to two-thirds open. Bring the rose in a container of water. (It will be transferred to a vase for judging.)
Green Acres is located at 7300 Galilee Road, Roseville.
Details: www.sierrafoothillsrosesociety.org or www.idiggreenacres.com.
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* Plant dahlia tubers.
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* Add mulch to the garden to maintain moisture. Mulch also cuts down on weeds. But don’t let it mound around the stems or trunks of trees or shrubs. Leave about a 6-inch-to-1-foot circle to avoid crown rot or other problems.
* Remember to weed! Pull those nasties before they set seed.
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