Learn how to prune a rose bush in under 3 minutes
Free rose care workshop tackles winter pruning and much more
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Prune now, in less time (just follow Baldo’s directions)
Warmer weather brings out rapid rose growth
Learn Baldo’s rose secrets at workshop
Master rosarian Baldo Villegas shows off one of his winning roses, Candy Land. He’ll offer his tips on quick pruning and rose care during the Sierra Foothills Rose Society winter workshop. (Photo courtesy Baldo...
Three local rose societies host big sale
Celestial Night, a floribunda, is one of the Weeks Roses to be sold Oct. 3 in 5-gallon pots. (Photos courtesy Weeks Roses) Add a rosy addition to your garden. Three local rose societies – Sacramento,...
Thrips attacking California roses (but not ours)
This rose shows damage from chilli thrips. (Courtesy of the San Diego Rose Society) . What’s in a name? When it comes to tiny thrips, the difference can be huge. Right now, Southern California...
Be a better bug sleuth with free workshop
Baldo Villegas is a retired state entomologist and a rose expert, too. (Photo courtesy Baldo Villegas) Get more out of gardening (and get answers, too) during a summer series of educational workshops, hosted by...
Rose society hosts special public sale Thursday
Lyda Rose is fragrant and does well in part shade. It will be among the varieties on sale Thursday. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) When’s the best time to pick out a new rose bush? Usually,...
Learn about roses from national experts
Baldo Villegas will be among the rose experts presenting a free series of webinars in February. (Photo courtesy Baldo Villegas) Here’s your opportunity to sit in on a series of rosy master classes and...
Give a new rose bush this Valentine’s Day
Celestial Night is a new floribunda rose, intoduced by Weeks Roses. (Photo: Courtesy Weeks Roses) Local rose societies host annual auctions Feb. 7 and 14 This Valentine’s Day, why give your sweetheart one bouquet...
See how to prune a rose in three minutes or less
Master rosarian Baldo Villegas leads a free rose care workshop including his speed pruning method. (Photo: Courtesy Sierra Foothills Rose Society) Baldo Villegas leads winter rose care workshop indoors Don’t have time to prune?...