Roses 101: Growing and Caring for Classic Blooms

Rancho Los Alamitos will host a Roses 101 course led by Rancho Los Alamitos’ gardener, Ara Öraöspa. This class explores the annual life cycle of roses and seasonal care appropriate to coastal Southern California, along with basic rose anatomy and growth habits. Learn about rose classification and a brief history of hybridization, plus best practices for soil, fertilization, watering, transplanting, and container growing. This class includes an outdoor tour of the Rancho’s historic Rose Garden, where concepts will be demonstrated, giving you the confidence to select and maintain healthy, beautiful roses year after year. No previous experience is necessary.