Rose Growing Simplified

Saturday, June 10, 2023

9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Instructor: Robert Bowden

While long admired for their beautiful flowers, roses have a reputation for being difficult to grow. In this presentation you will receive helpful, Florida-based information and tips on general rose care including:

• proper location• soil preparation• proper watering techniques• fertilization• insect and disease control• proper pruning

At the end of the class one participant will receive a free rose!

Robert Bowden recently retired as Executive Director of Leu Gardens after nearly three decades. Earlier he was the Executive Director of the Atlanta Botanical Garden and Director of Horticulture of the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis. He is the author of many books including: Florida Fruit & Vegetable Gardening: Plant, Grow, and Harvest the Best Edibles. He also teaches several horticulture classes at Valencia State College.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available to FNGLA Certified Professionals upon request.

Participants must withdraw from classes at least five days prior to the start of class in order to receive a full refund or credit. If we must cancel a class, we will make every effort to inform you prior to the class time, and you will receive a full refund or credit.

Only those registered for the class will be permitted in the classroom. Childcare services are not provided.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N Forest Ave, Orlando, United States