Tri-City Rose Society show set May 28 in Richland
They’re colorful. They’re beautiful. And they smell really good.
And on May 28, about 100 varieties will be on display in Richland.
The Tri-City Rose Society’s show, now in its 68th year, is planned from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Richland Community Center, 500 Amon Park Road.
Admission is free.
The public is invited to peruse the rose entries, and community members also can enter roses in the show.
“If you have a good rose, cut a long stem. We want a long stem with leaves, if possible,” said Helen Newman, who’s helping with the show.
But, if you can’t cut a long stem with leaves, bring it anyway, she said.
Roses are easy to grow here. Washington is known for its roses
Helen Newman
who’s helping with the showIt’s also helpful to know the type of rose you’re entering, but if you don’t, that’s OK too, she added. Enough experts will be on hand to help identify the varieties.
The show offers a chance to enjoy the beauty of locally grown roses, Newman said. “Roses are easy to grow here. Washington is known for its roses,” she said.
Entries will be taken from 7:30 to 10 a.m. on May 28 at the center. Doors will be closed during judging, and the show will then open to the public from 1 to 4 p.m.
Entrants may pick up their roses and awards at 4 p.m.
The Tri-City Rose Society meets the fourth Monday of every month except November and December.
Meetings are at 7 p.m. at the Sandberg Event Center, 331 S. 41st Ave., West Richland. During the summer, meetings are in members’ rose gardens.
For more information, go to www.owt.com/rosesociety.
This story was originally published May 19, 2016 at 5:10 AM with the headline "Tri-City Rose Society show set May 28 in Richland."