AZ Family – Pay it Forward Award
AZ Family presents Mary Lou and Leroy with a special pay it forward. Take a moment to watch the clip on AZ Family Channel 5 on 4/7/22 of the presentation. Many thanks to both Mary Lou and Leroy for all their hard work over the years to make the MCC garden a beautiful spot in Mesa Arizona that all have shared.
Watch the AZ Family Presentation by Clicking here
Friends
Check out some of these links to other resources and partners with the MEVRS. There are always ways to get involved with our association. Just reach out and let us know what you can do to help your fellow rose growers here in Arizona.
If you have some free time make sure you visit our large rose garden at the Mesa Community College campus. It is on the north end of the campus along Southern Ave and Dobson. There are over 9,000 roses blooming all year in these gardens so bring your camera and enjoy!
Meetings
We are back with Live Meetings Again!!
We meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month
We are super excited to announce our monthly meetings are now live at the MCC Library. Our next meeting will be held on August 11th starting at 7:00 pm. This month we are privileged to have Sheri Mclane Soil Scientist present a program at our meeting. She will talk about common nutrient issues found in roses and signs to look for, how soil is formed, nutrients in the soil, how to add naturally, and precautions when adding nutrients. Plus how to read labels and ask questions. Come to the Community Room at the MCC Library on the campus at Dobson and Southern to join us in person. There is plenty of free parking, a meeting filled with good company, good rose information and advice, and all that makes the evening worthwhile.
See the directions below for a map to the MCC Library. We will also have the option of attending via ZOOM with the link below.
Use this link to join our Monthly Zoom Meetings
For those that can attend the live meeting, it will start at 7:00PM at the
Elsner Library, Mesa Community College, Room 145 (Main Floor – Southwest corner)
1833 W. Southern Avenue, Mesa AZ 85202
DOWNLOAD map of MCC Campus and Elsner Library floor plan.
Membership Renewals Due TODAY
Help us keep our programs strong – Renew or Join Today
Our association is dedicated to helping you be successful in your efforts or maybe you just want to learn more about what it takes. Our membership dues are only $25.00 a year for a Family (2 people – Spouse or Significant Other) – What a bargain!
Please use this link to pay your dues online –MEVRS Dues Renewal via PayPal
Please use this form to start or renew your membership – MEVRS Membership Application
JUST Some of the benefits of Membership –
*Access to ARS Rosarians to help answer your questions and give advice
*Discounts at local nurseries for Roses and supplies for growing roses
*Monthly meetings to educate and help answer your questions (on the 2nd Thursday at 7:00pm AZ time)
*Monthly raffles with some great stuff – When we meet again
*Discounts on Rose supplies through our membership store
*Yearly Rose Auction to help jump start your garden
*Rose shows to show off your roses and compete for prizes
*Volunteer opportunities in the MCC Rose garden- with over 10,000 Roses
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