Re: [Rose-list] Re: HOGR? - ROSEFEST 99

**j*@uswest.net**

Thanks Carleen,
Not being from the NPS, I wasn't sure of what everyone was speaking of.
it sounds very informative and interesteing for me!
Julie in Utah

rosenlund wrote:

> Sorry Julie,  I got careless. HOGR's is short for Heirloom Old Garden
> Roses. They sell Old, English, and shrub roses all own-root. The are
> located in St.Paul and have lovely gardens to walk threw including a
> pergola covered with ramblers that must be some 50 feet long.  They
> have a small gift shop and have a few books to sell. They are open
> almost every day.
>
> They do have a ''show'' of sorts, it's really a ''convention'' or
> ''open house'' of sorts.  It's their third biennial ROSEFEST '99.
> I went last time in 97 and it was wonderful. This is held in
> Newberg, Oregon at the George Fox University on August 5, 6, and
> 7th... They have world wide speakers Friday and Saturday night and
> serve a yummy two first class buffet dinners.
>
> ~Friday Night Speakers are:~
>
> KATHY ZUZEK - Buck Roses and ongoing research for winter-hardy and
> disease-resistant roses.
>
> LOUISE CLEMENTS (she and her husband own HOGR) - Roses for a New
> Millennium.
>
> DR.DUANE COYIER- Preventing and treating rose diseases.
>
> ~Saturday Night Speakers are:~
>
> PETER BEALES (yes, from England) - My favorite roses.
>
> BUNNY SKRAN -Shrub roses: their versatility and beauty.
>
> RICH BAER - Photographing your roses.
>
> They also have daily tours to HOGR's nursery and gardens which are
> always informative.  The fee for ROSEFEST is just $99. and worth
> every penny.  Brochures and registration forms are available by
> calling them at 503-538-1576.
>
> For those interested they also have extra bus tours of Portland Rose
> Gardens and other points of interest, which is extra.
>
> Maybe I will see some of you there... there was quite a crowd last
> year.
>
> Sincerely,
> ~Carleen~
> Keeper of Sheep & Old Roses
>
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