All meetings are scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
at 236 Pigeon Road (The Flower Farm’s meeting room),
Bad Axe, unless otherwise noted.
Monday, March 1 “Easy Roses are a Knock Out™”
Monday, April 5 “The Basics of Spring Clean Up” - information on uncovering, pruning, fertilizing and spraying.
Saturday, April 10 Booth at Huron County Master Gardeners' Yard & Garden Expo, Ubly Heights Country Club, 9 am to 4 pm.
Saturday, April 17 “What has Mother Nature Left Us?” Uncovering, pruning and fertilizing roses at the Huron County Medical Care Facility Rose Garden, 10-11 am (approximately).
Friday & Saturday, April 16 & 17
Great Lakes District Spring Rose Convention, Kalamazoo.
Monday, May 3 “Going, Going, Gone! Sold to______?” meeting at 6:30 pm; Plant Auction at 7:00 p.m. - plants, bulbs, shrubs, perennials, houseplants, gardening tools, etc. Bernie Kubacki's garage, 320 W. South Street, Bad Axe.
Tuesday, June 1 -- Deadline for 2010 dues to be paid for Thumb Rose Show entries. See Membership & Newsletter page for more information and offers.
Monday, June 7 “Bring Home the Gold” - Rose Show preperation with Jean and Jon Bradley.
Saturday, June 19 “Be Preppy.” Set-up at 7:00 p.m. for the TRS Rose Show.
Sunday, June 20 “Blue, Red, Yellow or White?” Thumb Rose Society’s Rose Show, Bad Axe High School, opens at 1:30 to the general public. No charge!
Monday, July 5
“Regale or Commiserate?” Review of Rose Show results and PowerPoint presentation on “A Salute to the American Spirit.”
Sunday, August 8 “Let’s Hit the Road.” Rose Tour of local gardens, starting at 12:30 pm.
Wednesday, September 8 “Save your Pop Bottles!” The annual “Pop Bottle Rose Show.”
September 18 & 19
Great Lakes District Fall Rose Convention and Rose Show, Troy.
Monday, October 4
“Picture Perfect.” Bring your picture(s) of your garden and roses for award contest.
Monday, November 1
6:30 p.m. “ROSIE Christmas Party!” - potluck dinner, gift exchange and ROSIE Bingo.
Saturday, November 13 “Let’s Wrap It Up” – Workbee to winterize roses at Huron County Medical Care Facility Rose Garden, 10:00 a.m
One of the many winning entries at the Thumb Rose Society's 2010 Thumb Rose Show.
