The Pikes Peak Rose Society is an affiliate of the American Rose Society (www.ARS.org).
Copyright ©2004-2010 - Pikes Peak Rose Society
Now that the 2009 Rose Show is history, it is time to
look forward to 2010. We will review what was so
successful, how we can improve, and how to make
next year’s show even better.
Meanwhile, we can all practice preparing roses and
arrangements to be better for next year.
You can even put together, as a rehearsal, any of the various arrangements or
specimen class entries on your own. As you move through the steps involved
in this exercise, learn what works or does not, add to your kit of tools, contact
one of our Consulting Rosarians with questions, and enjoy the display in your
own home or give it to a friend, relative, or someone who could use some extra
cheer. As our gardens grow in abundance, we can always have fun with roses!
Learn to fill out (or get better at completing) an entry tag.
Practice grooming a rose to fit a particular class.
Brainstorm ways to prepare an arrangement to fit a theme or particular criteria.
Make a centerpiece for a gathering you have planned - that fits the criteria of a
certain class in the Arrangements Schedule.
By going through the motions, creating rose displays that could be entered in a
show, you will get better so that entering on the morning of a show is less hectic.
And, boy, can it be hectic at times! See also Novice Tips and other Show links.
We would like to enhance the society’s ability to assist newcomers in entering
their own roses. By having your skills honed, you will be more able to assist
others who may be newer to the activity.
Meanwhile, read, ask questions, come to meetings, volunteer at the HAS
Demonstration garden (fertilizing, dead-heading, pruning), and continue to learn.
It is a great way to bring balance to a hectic life.
Beauty will always reduce stress!
