About Us
MEVRS members are fun, generous people from all walks of life who share a love for roses.
We’ve been having fun with roses since 1953. Our members have all levels of experience with roses.
We assist and encourage the cultivation of roses here in Arizona. We’re an affiliate of The American Rose Society.
Everyone is welcome to join our group to learn more about how to grow and take care of your roses.
Join
Join us at one of our meetings currently, we are meeting via ZOOM during the COVID. Link can be found on the calendar page. Fill out a membership form in our latest newsletter. Dues are only $25 for individuals or families.
As a member you will get discounts on Rose/garden products through MEVRS and at local nurseries.
Attend our meetings to learn tips on choosing the best roses, planting them, ferritization, and helping them thrive. Give your roses every advantage. Arizona is a great place to grow roses.
Meetings
We meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month – For now, we are meeting via ZOOM.
The next Meeting is on April 8th at 7:00PM everyone is welcome!
Use this link to join our Monthly Zoom Meetings
TOPIC is Soils – “Organic Roses Can Be Done (Growing Organically: The Not so Sexy Side)”presented by Sheri McLane – (Agronomist – Soil Scientist – President/IAS LABORATORIES)
The biggest problem people have with roses is they try to grow organically when they don’t understand what organic means or the process of growing organically.
I am going to explain the definition of organic via the consumer, the fertilizer companies, and government regulation; because it varies.
Since organic growing is important for soil health, I will cover the common issues gardeners experience when gardening organically, the remedies to solve such issues, and how to successfully garden organically.
Sheri McLane has been actively involved in agriculture for over 18 years. During this time, Sheri has received both her certificate in agronomy, CCA (certified crop advisor), and CPAg (certified professional agronomist) license. Currently, she is president and agronomist of IAS Laboratories as well as teaches a soils class at MCC. In 2018, Sheri received her graduate degree in Agronomy from Iowa State University for her research in molybdenum effects in muskmelon seedlings. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Science with an emphasis in Biology with a minor in Environmental Science from the University of San Diego (USD) in 2001.
When we go back to meeting in person, they will be
7 p.m. Room 145, Elsner Library, Mesa Community College
1833 W. Southern Avenue, Mesa AZ 85202
DOWNLOAD map of MCC Campus and Elsner Library floor plan.
Fun
Video Your Garden
Check out the new membership benefit by having your rose garden filmed and posted for everyone to see. For more information please send an email to [email protected]
Enjoy yourself at our meetings, rose tours and shows. We have great guest speakers with lots of information. Learn to show roses!
Read the latest about roses in our monthly newsletter.
Get to know our wonderful Consulting Rosarians and ask them any rose questions you have. Meet some nice folks who share your passion for roses.
Great Information – Check it Out
As Spring is here it is the time of the year to clean up your rose beds and prepare them for the growing season. One of the areas that are often overlooked is the soil. It is said that without great soil your roses will not flourish.
Check out this great handbook on Soils – Soil Handout
Chilli Thrips – some great information that Leroy found
Check out this great information about Chilli Thrip Article
