Saturday Rose Academy
The Saturday Rose Academy is an on-going series of live seminars held monthly at the Heirloom Roses nursery in St. Paul.
Each year in February we would invite the public to join us in the gardens for our 'Pruning Day'. We had so much fun besides getting the roses pruned that we thought "why not teach a class each month that people can come to and learn about how to select and care for their roses?" And so began the 'Saturday Rose Academy'.
We've designed these courses to take the mystery out of growing roses — so that anyone can enjoy their beauty, grace and charm in their own gardens and landscapes. Classes take place at the nursery in St. Paul Oregon. Everyone is invited. We serve coffee and light snacks. We’re confident that you will find these sessions informative and fun.
Pre-registration is preferred but not mandatory. We’d love to meet you, so find a topic or two that interests you, bring a friend and come to the gardens!
Schedule of Courses for 2012
Here’s our list of upcoming classes that begin at 10:00 am
FEBRUARY 4th and 18th: Correct Pruning Techniques
We’ve scheduled two dates for your convenience. Join us, rain or shine!
MARCH 24th: Fertilizing your Roses Properly
Liquid or granular? How often and how much? Learn how to feed and nourish your roses
for the best health and performance
APRIL 21st: Pest and Disease Identification and Control
Have you ever wondered what that is on your rose? Pest or disease, we’ll help you
identify unwelcome garden guests and diseases and how best to treat them
MAY 12th: Celebrate miniature roses with Heirloom!
Bring Mom and a pot and you can plant a ‘free’ miniature rose for her
JUNE 9th & 10th: “Rose Days” Roses, perennials, wine, music and more
Our annual celebration of the Rose
JULY 14th: Flower Arrangements using Roses
Bring a favorite vase and share in hands-on arranging using roses from our gardens as
the main flower
AUGUST 10th–12th: Heirloom’s Annual Summer Sale
Bargains galore and many other specials at the Nursery
SEPTEMBER 15th: Planting and Transplanting Techniques
Learn techniques for moving all types of roses and the best way to replant a rose to
ensure health and lasting beauty
OCTOBER 20th: Fall Clean-up and Winter Pruning
Hands-on training in the gardens with step by step instructions