Altissimo rose against the foothills of the Sierra Nevada

Sierra Foothills Rose Society, Inc.
American Rose Society Affiliate
Founded: May 11, 1962


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UPCOMING EVENTS

January 12, 2008
Rose Pruning & Winter Care Workshop at Kroeger Hall, 9AM-2PM.

February 7, 2008 General Meeting
Bareroot rose auction. Bring your checkbooks and participate in buying quality roses.

March 6, 2008 General Meeting
Program: Hida Toos of Berkeley, CA on Gardening Tools

March 8, 2008
NCNH District Spring Business meeting hosted by Butte Rose Society

April 3, 2008 General Meeting
Program: Rose Loveall from Morningsun Herb Farm on Rose Companions and Perennial Plants

April 26, 2008
Sacramento Rose Society Annual Rose Show.

May 1, 2008 General Meeting
Program: Sacramento County Master Gardener Bill Pierce on Soils and Fertilizers

May 18, 2008
Celebration of Old Garden Roses in El Cerrito, CA

May 31- June 1, 2008
Oklahoma City - ARS All Miniature & Convention.

June 5, 2008 General Meeting
Program: Lori Ann Asmus on Caring for House and Potted Plants

June 28, 2008
Sacramento-Sierra Foothills Rose Societies Joint Garden Tour

June 26-30, 2008
Denver ARS Spring National Convention.

August 2, 2008
Harvest Day at the Fair Oaks Horticultural Center.

August 9, 2008
Rose Arrangements Seminar at City of Citrus Height's Kroeger Hall - 10AM-2PM

August 16/23, 2008
Miniflora and Miniature Roses Judges Seminar at City of Citrus Height's Kroeger Hall 9:00AM-2:00PM.

September 4, 2008 General Meeting
Program: Kent Duncan on Birds and Roses

October 2, 2008 General Meeting
Program: Getting Ready for the Rose Show

October 3-5, 2008
NCNH District Convention in Redding, California hosted by Shasta and Humboldt Rose Societies.

October 18, 2008
SFhRS Annual Rose Show at Sunrise Mall, Citrus Heights, CA. Come and join us!

November 6, 2008 General Meeting
Program: Awards Night and the Winning Roses

December 4, 2008 General Meeting
Program: Xmas Party & Installation of 2009 officers.

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[Winter Rose Care & Consulting Rosarian School - January 12, 2008 - Stay Tuned!]

[Sierra Foothills Rose Society - 2007 Rose Show Results]

Welcome to Sierra Foothills Rose Society Website

The Sierra Foothills Rose Society, Inc. is a non-profit educational organization affiliated with the American Rose Society. The goals of the Society are to encourage and educate the public in growing and exhibiting roses.

The Sierra Foothills Rose Society meets the first Thursday of each month, except July and August at 7:30 P.M. in the "Greenhouse" behind Kroeger Hall and the Citrus Heights City Council Chambers at the City of Citrus Heights City Hall which faces Fountain Square Drive in Citrus Heights, CA. Meetings include a short business meeting, cultural tips from the Society's Consulting Rosarians, exhibition tips through a monthly Little Rose Show and interesting programs on rose culture by knowledgeable guest speakers. Refreshments are served by members of the society at every meeting. Visitors are always welcomed. The 2007 schedule of rose activities and events lists all activities, programs, by the Sierra Foothills Rose Society and nearby rose societies.

PAGES TO VISIT IN THIS WEBSITE:

red ball How to become a member
red ball Maps and Directions to Our Meetings
red ball 2007 Officers and Executive Board
red ball ARS Consulting Rosarians
red ball ARS Rose Judges
red ball Helpful Resources on Rose Growing
red ball Rose Growing Calendar
red ball 2007 Rose Activities and Events in the Sacramento Area
red ball Public Rose Gardens in the Sacramento area
red ball Best Roses to Grow in the Sacramento Area
red ball Baldo's 100+ Top Roses to Grow in the Sacramento Area
red ball Rose Show Results
red ball Links to Rose Sites

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Altissimo is a medium red, single petalled, large flowered climbing rose. It does exceptionally well in the Sacramento area and it is official rose of the Sierra Foothills Rose Society.

[Home] [How to Join] [Maps to Meetings] [Officers & Committees] [Consulting Rosarians] [Rose Judges]
[Calendar of Events] [Public Rose Gardens] [Best Roses to Grow] [Rose Show Results]
[Rose Care Help] [ Horticulture Links] [Contact Us ]

New information is constantly being added to the Sierra Foothills Rose Society website. If you are looking for something in particular or you have a rose related question or comment, please send your comments to Baldo Villegas, Webmaster
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Last Updated: Monday, October 29, 2007 6:40 PM