The Southampton Rose Society will hold its annual rose planting and pruning session with rosarian Peter Bertrand, who will demonstrate the fundamentals of planting and pruning a variety of rose bushes, including climbers. The session will be held on the grounds of the Rogers Memorial Library on Saturday, April 20, at 10 a.m. Bertrand will also discuss fertilization, soil management, proper watering techniques, and answer any rose-related questions. No registration is required for the hands-on session created to make rose gardening accessible for all. Take-home instructional pamphlets will be given to all participants.
The rose is the official flower of the United States, New York State, and beloved Southampton Village. The Southampton Rose Society is a nonprofit charitable organization, affiliated with the American Rose Society. It has created and maintains five public gardens in Southampton.
Looking ahead, the Southampton Rose Society will also hold a workshop for children. Bertrand will be the presenter at the session set for Friday, May 3, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Rogers Memorial Library. The goal of this event is to foster a love and appreciation for the rose. Bertrand will give a demonstration on planting and caring for mini rose bushes, and each child will pot their own rose plant to take home with them. Children will also receive an instruction booklet, “The Mini Rose and How It Grows,” to teach them more about the flowers with the hope that they will form a lifelong passion for gardening and roses. After the demonstration, children are invited to either color garden sketches by Nancy Rollins or create their own Mother’s Day cards or artwork using supplies from the Art Nanny of Southampton. Crayons, colored pencils, and folded blank cards will be provided. The program is open to children ages 5 to 13. Enrollment is limited. To register, visit the library’s Family Department desk or call 631-283-0774, ext. 519.
Staff Writer on Apr 1, 2024