Pruning and Training Your Roses

Rocky Mountain Gardening Elective

Pruning increases your rose's vigor and helps them reach their peak blooming power. Learn the when, how, and why of pruning from a Master Rosarian with the American Rose Society. This class covers how to train, prune and deadhead shrubs, hybrid teas, climbers and other rose types. Take home a simple rose care plan designed to help your roses have a great year!

Just about everyone grows a rose bush or two. In 1986, Congress designated the rose as America's national floral emblem. The popularity of growing roses began thousands of years ago and continues today. This rose growing series is offered by American Rose Society Consulting Rosarians and experts from the Denver Rose Society and is designed show you how to grow easy-care and beautiful roses for years to come. This series covers secrets to successful rose growing, no pain pruning, versatile shrub roses, fragrant roses and winter care. Choose one class or take them all and come away with confident rose growing skills and greater appreciation for the Queen of Flowers.

Price: $38, 30 member

Instructor: David Ingram

David is a Master Consulting Rosarian and Denver Rose Society member.