Christianson’s 17th Annual Rose Festival 2020

 

 

Garden experts from around the Pacific Northwest will gather at the Nursery to offer gardeners current information on the hottest trends in rose care. Gregarious keynote speakers Ciscoe Morris and John Christianson (AKA “The Rosebuds”) will talk about their favorite roses and rose companions again this year! Leading up to Ciscoe and John’s talk we are pleased to host florist influencer and owner of Seattle’s Casablanca Floral, Maura Whalen, who will demonstrate trade secrets for extending the life of your roses in an arrangement, and U.S. Sales Executive Rebecca Koraytem who will discuss the glorious aspect of fragrance in several of David Austin rose varieties. All presentations will be held under the Big Tent in our Schoolhouse Garden.

 

Calling All Rosarians

As part of Christianson’s Annual Rose Festival, the Tri-Valley Rose Society is hosting its Rose Display in our Schoolhouse and is extending an invitation to amateurs and experts alike to submit their roses to be voted on in the following categories: Best in Show, Best Fragrant Rose and Best Floral Display incorporating perennials with roses. Ciscoe Morris and John Christianson will announce the winners and a $50 gift certificate will be awarded. Entries must be submitted between 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. on the day of the Festival.

 

A Schedule of Rosy Events at the Schoolhouse Community Rose Display

Community Rose Display Entry Submissions in the Schoolhouse (including individual, single-cut stems, arrangements using roses and perennials, and unidentified rose varieties)

9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

 

Tri-Valley Rose Society Display
in the Schoolhouse

10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

 

“Romancing the Rose”

a rose floral arrangement demonstration under the Big Tent, by Casablanca Floral owner, Maura Whalen

11:00 a.m.

 

“Fragrant David Austin Roses for Your Garden”

discussing fragrance profiles along with practical rose use from the garden

under the Big Tent, by David Austin Roses and US Sales Executive, Rebecca Reed

1:00 p.m.

 

Ice Cream Social
located in front of the Schoolhouse, featuring Mallards’ Rose Ice Cream

2:00 p.m.

 

Ciscoe Morris & John Christianson
“Favorite Roses and Rose Companions”
under the Big Tent

3:00 p.m.

 

 

Winners from 2019 Community Rose Display Competition:

Best Fragrance: Corrine Sande, ‘Lady Emma Hamilton’ (David Austin Rose)