This month’s meeting is Monday, September 19, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. in Room 101 of the Casa del Prado in Balboa Park. We are so honored to have a very special speaker this month, Justin Ekuan. He will be sharing information on the interesting topic of Rose Sports, a fascinating genetic anomaly. His presentation will be preceded by a brief discussion of Phototropism in Roses. Justin comes to us from his home in Dana Point where he has been growing roses for 50 years. He currently grows approximately 130 roses along with other fascinating plants like grafted hibiscus, He and his wife Lilly are the longest standing members of the Orange County Rose Society since 1977 and he is also a member of the San Diego Rose Society. His areas of special interest include exhibition, propagation and photography. Justin is especially well known for his success in grafting roses on to ’Fortuniana’ as well as ‘Pink Cloud’ rootstock. In fact, he has instructed several SDRS members in the techniques of successfully grafting roses. Come join us and learn all about rose sports!

There Will Be a Little Rose Show at this Month’s Meeting!

Bring your best blooms and enter them in our Little Rose Show. It’s fun and not intimidating, and there are awards to be won!

Pre-meeting Rose Care Program with Q&A From 7:00—7:30 p.m. Gary Bulman, Master Rosarian, will be presenting a short program in the Consulting Rosarian Corner about successfully growing roses. His program will be followed by a question and answer period to offer attendees a chance to have individual questions explored and solutions offered.