Everything's coming up roses
Spring has nearly sprung, and that means garden clubs will be coming out of dormancy.
First up is the Long Island Rose Society, which will meet on Friday, March 14, at 7:45 p.m. at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library on Old Country Road in Plainview. And attendees will be in for a special treat: Richard Weir III, Cornell University's "Prince of Pruning," will be sharing tips and techniques on how to prune trees and shrubs in the home landscape.
Here's the lowdown on the LIRS:
Members: 135
Affiliation: American Rose Society
Meets: Second Friday of each month (except January and February) at 7:45 p.m.
Location: Plainview-Old Bethpage Library (999 Old Country Rd., Plainview)
Dues: $25 annually
Mission: To improve rose growing and help educate the public on doing the same.
Web site: longislandrosesociety.org
Contact: Melinda Flaxman, president, 516-799-1493 or melinda@melindaflaxman.com
Special events: Monthly programs include speakers, panel discussions, demonstrations, a holiday party and an annual rose show at Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park in Oyster Bay.
Wanna join a group? Find a garden club here.
