Sierra Foothills Rose Show will feature hundreds of blooms on Saturday, Oct. 21
Daybreaker, a popular floribunda rose, is a yellow-orange-pink blend that looks beautiful in October. Debbie Arrington
October is the second best time for roses in the greater Sacramento area, as warm days bring out a fall flush of blooms.
See for yourself at the annual Sierra Foothills Rose Show, set for 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at the new Green Acres Nursery & Supply in Roseville. Admission is free.
Hundreds of roses at their peak of beauty will be on display. In addition, see creative flower arrangements using roses to interpret various themes. View a gallery of rose photos spotlighting beautiful blooms in garden settings.
Looking for a new favorite rose? You may find it among all those pretty flowers. You’re sure to discover some roses you’ve never seen before.
Got rose questions? Club members will be on hand to offer advice on any rose issue including which varieties to plant, how (and when) to prune, fertilization, irrigation, pest control and more. Educational displays will offer inspiration as well as basic instruction.
Got roses? Here’s your chance to win a blue ribbon.
“You, too, can be part of the festivities by entering your own rose for judging,” say the organizers. “Bring in your cut rose between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., and the team of rosarians will assist you in preparing your entry.”
Requirements to enter: Rose must be homegrown. The rose needs a stem at least 6 to 8 inches long with leaves attached. Ideally, flowers should be half to two-thirds open. Bring the rose in a container of water. (It will be transferred to a vase for judging.)
Green Acres is located at 7300 Galilee Road, Roseville.
Details: www.sierrafoothillsrosesociety.org or www.idiggreenacres.com.
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Garden Checklist for week of May 5
Survey your garden after the May 4 rainstorm. Heavy rain and gusty winds can break the neck of large flowers such as roses. Also:
* Keep an eye on new transplants or seedlings; they could take a pounding from the rain.
* Watch out for powdery mildew. Warmth following moist conditions can cause this fungal disease to “bloom,” too. If you see a leaf that looks like it’s dusted with powdered sugar, snip it off.
* After the storm, start setting out tomato transplants, but wait on the peppers and eggplants (they want warmer nights). Pinch off any flowers on new transplants to make them concentrate on establishing roots instead of setting premature fruit.
* Trim dead flowers but not leaves from spring-flowering bulbs such as daffodils and tulips. Those leaves gather energy to create next year's flowers. Also, give the bulbs a fertilizer boost after bloom.
* Pinch chrysanthemums back to 12 inches for fall flowers. Cut old stems to the ground.
* Mulch around plants to conserve moisture and control weeds.
* From seed, plant beans, beets, cantaloupes, carrots, corn, cucumbers, melons, pumpkins, radishes and squash.
* Plant onion sets.
* In the flower garden, plant seeds for asters, cosmos, celosia, marigolds, salvia, sunflowers and zinnias. Transplant petunias, zinnias, geraniums and other summer bloomers.
* Plant perennials and dahlia tubers for summer bloom.
* Don’t wait; plant summer bulbs, such as gladiolus and tuberous begonias.
* Harvest cabbage, lettuce, peas and green onions.
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