News & Articles - Indianapolis Rose Society

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Monday, March 10, 2008 (75 reads)

Step-by-step instructions for planting bareroot roses.

Monday, January 28, 2008 (183 reads)

We can’t do many things in the garden in winter; however, we can spend our indoor time in the winter months to plan for next years rose activities.

President's Message - February 2008

Sunday, January 27, 2008 (257 reads)

The Indianapolis Rose Society has some interesting programs planned for 2008. The first meeting of 2008 will be held on March 12.

President's Message - September 2007

Sunday, September 30, 2007 (312 reads)

State fair redux. There will not be an IRS meeting for September. John Lombardo has resigned as Treasurer. Our sympaties go out to Tanya Erickson on the passing of her mother.

The Importance of Soil Testing

Sunday, September 30, 2007 (450 reads)

The nutrient balance in your soil is essential for growing all types of plants.

Fear Factor - The New Exhibitor

Saturday, June 09, 2007 (615 reads)

Those of us who have been exhibiting for a long time have experienced this in our early years exhibiting. At higher level competitions, we feel it still.

President's Message - June 2007

Saturday, June 02, 2007 (341 reads)

Preregistrations are due for the June 9th Rose show. There will be no June regular IRS meeting, but the July regular meeting will gather at the Indianapolis Museum of Art to tour the Lily House and Gardens.

Exhibiting Roses

Saturday, May 19, 2007 (389 reads)

Exhibiting is a challenging but rewarding aspect of the rose growing hobby. Experience and knowledge are vital to success.