Arlington Rose Foundation (ARF) 2019 Calendar of Events Website: www.arlingtonrose.org Updated February 15, 2019 Events are free tp the public except where otherwise noted Updates, changes and new events may occur. Members are notified by e-mail. January 20, Sunday at midnight - Annual Cash Awards Digital Photography Contest- Award rules published in newsletter and sent online to all members. Deadline for submittal is January 20 at midnight. Contact 703-371-9351 with questions. February 10, Sunday 2-4 pm - Floral Arrangement Workshop- Floral designer and instructor Tricia Smith guides participants in techniques for designing French inspired rose arrangements. Create and take home your own arrangement. Bring your sweetheart, medium tall vase and pruners. $10 for members, $25 for newcomers which includes a one year ARF membership/ benefits. Location: TwinBrook Floral Design, 4151 Lafayette Center Dr. Suite 110B, Chantilly, VA (703) 978-3700. February 16, Saturday 9:30 -11am- Coffee in McLean, StarNut Gourmet, 1445 Laughlin Ave, McLean, VA Talk roses with ARF growers over coffee. Our treat. February 24, Sunday 2-4pm - Know & Grow Country Store Product Seminar- Learn how to apply proven products to grow amazing roses. Save time and money. Speakers: ARF Consulting Rosarians. Location: Merrifield Garden Center - Fair Oaks. Free. March 2, Saturday 6pm - Country Store orders due to Country Store manager, Sylvia Henderson. E-mail: [email protected]. ARF members only. March 8 & 9, Friday & Saturday - Pre-spring District Seminars in Staunton, VA . Rose growing programs and fellowship. For more information: go to www.colonialdistrictroses.org. Registration required. March 16 & 17, Saturday 10-2 pm, Sunday 10 to Noon- Pick up for Country Store garden products at Merrifield Garden Center 12101 Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA in the OVERFLOW PARKING LOT. ARF members only. NO FEAR PRUNING Bring your by-pass pruners. Wear garden shoes. Learn how to clean your garden tools , then use them to prune rose bushes. By the end of the hands-on workshop, you will prune like a pro! Free. March 16, Saturday 1-3pm - No fear pruning at St Agnes Catholic Church, 1910 N Randolph St, Arlington, VA. Meet at the church’s main entrance. March 23, Saturday, 1-3pm- No fear pruning at Joe Dysart’s garden at 1137 North Ivanhoe, Arlington, VA. Joe has lots of very old climbers. Street parking. March 24, Sunday, 1-3pm- No fear pruning at Jack & Debbie Stevenson’s garden at 3502 Mavis Ct. Fairfax, VA. Street parking. April 13, Saturday 2-4pm - Rose Care Seminar, Learn from experts how to care for your roses. Come a bit early to enjoy a glass of local award winning wine. Location: Paradise Spring Winery & Vineyards 13219 Yates Ford Rd, Clifton, VA. $10 per person, $25 for newcomers which includes a one year membership with all benefits. Reserve seat through e-vite that will be sent. April 20, Saturday, 10 -1pm- Potted leafed-out bare root rose bush sale- Location: 14300 Green Trails , Manor Gate Clubhouse, Centreville, VA. First come, first served. Members only. Maximums apply. April 27, Saturday 11- 3pm - Volunteers help with rose selection and rose care at Merrifield Garden Center - Fair Oaks. May 11, Saturday 8am - 1pm Vienna Garden Faire- 4th annual garden fair presented by Ayr Hill Garden Club , held on the Town Green, 144 Maple Ave.East. Festive rose bush and product sale with many other outstanding plant societies. May 25, Saturday 8:30 -11am - Photography in Debbie & Jack Stevenson’s garden at 3502 Mavis Ct. Fairfax, Va Patty Hankins, professional floral photographer. conducts hands-on iPhone workshop to help you get the best rose shots. Free to members. June 1 & 2, Saturday & Sunday, Spring Rose & Photography Show at Merrifield Garden Center- Fair Oaks. Exhibitors compete in categories of horticulture, design and photography. Expert John Smith works with all newcomers/novices. Open to the public at 1 pm on Saturday and 11am on Sunday. Show chairperson: Pam Powers, e:mail : arfi[email protected] July TBD Saturday, Summer Care Clinic- Wear hat. Bring pruners. Learn about common summer problems and how to solve. Free. Location: TBD October 11, 12. &13 Friday, Saturday &. Sunday - District Rose Show & Seminars at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond VA. Hosted by Richmond Rose Society. Go to : www.richmondrosesociety.com. November 10, Sunday 2-4:30pm - Rose Bush Auction & Propagation Workshop. Bargains galore! Lively rose bush auction, followed by a hands on workshop, how to propagate roses from seeds. Merrifield Garden Center- Fair Oaks. Bill Blevins Auctioneer. Members, free. Non-members, $15, which will include all membership benefits. December 8, Sunday 1-3pm- Holiday Brunch- Location: TBD .