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ABOUT VCRS
The Ventura County Rose Society was established in 1984. We are a non-profit Society, devoted to sharing knowledge about roses, rose culture, and the pleasure of rose gardening.
THE OBJECTIVES OF THE VENTURA COUNTY ROSE SOCIETY ARE:
The encouragement of amateur and professional rose culture to increase the general understanding of, and interest in, all aspects of roses, such as: Growing and Hybridization; Exhibition; Judging; History and Care of THE ROSE, improving the standard of excellence of the National Floral Emblem of The United States of America for all people. (Article II, Sect. 1, VCRS Bylaws)
MONTHLY MEETINGS
Meetings are usually held on the last Thursday of each month except August - no meeting.
Meetings are held at the Camarillo Community Center 1605 Burnley St, Camarillo Ca 93010 GUESTS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME.
Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. The meeting room is open by 6:00 p.m., so that members and guests may gather early for information sharing, social time, and refreshments, sharing roses, and a chance to speak with Consulting Rosarians.
Our Rose Celebration/Little Rose Show starts at 7:00 PM
CONSULTING ROSARIANS
Do you have questions regarding rose culture? The Consulting Rosarian Program of the American Rose Society designates knowledgeable rose lovers who are willing to share their experience with others. For a referral to a Consulting Rosarian in our area contact Barbara Morse at morseb@me.com
NEWSLETTERS
VCRS members receive 8 issues per year of our Newsletter. Each issue is packed with pertinent gardening information, and a calendar of upcoming rose-related events. Join our mailing list to receive updates on all our events as well as information on how to care for your roses.
FIELD TRIPS
The Society sponsors trips to public and private gardens and other garden attractions. Recent trips include:
- A.C. Postel in Santa Barbara
- Descanso Gardens, La Canada
- Huntington Gardens, San Marino
- VCRS Members’ Gardens
In the Community ...
The Stagecoach Inn Heritage Garden
The Society planted and maintains The Stagecoach Inn Heritage Rose Garden. This garden is located within the grounds of the historic Stagecoach Inn Museum, 51 Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park, CA. This garden of Heirloom Roses might have grown at the Inn in the late 1800's and early 1900's. The roses in the garden were selected for their suitability to Ventura County gardens, as well as for their history and beauty. The Inn is maintained by the Conejo Valley Historical Society, and is open Tuesday through Sunday, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Thank you!
Whew! A lot of hard work from CVHS and Ventura County Rose Society (VCRS) volunteers this past year has really paid off in our beautiful Heritage Rose Garden. Unending thanks to everyone who helped get the garden back in shape; to the VCRS volunteers who come diligently every month to prune and deadhead; and to the City of Thousand Oaks Community Enhancement Grant program for funding the purchase of supplies, plus an interpretive booklet and new rose identification markers. (Reprinted from Conejo Valley Historical Society STAGELINES, Volume 2019, Issue 10)
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