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Foggy Morning in December - photo by Anita Clevenger

Winter Time

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Pruning Time

Join us Tuesday and Saturday mornings around 10 a.m. as we prepare the repeat blooming roses for their spring show.

Wear warm and protective clothing (some of the roses have serious prickles), bring your loppers, nippers and saws and wear heavy gloves and we'll put you to work.

October 12-14, 2012

Get ready for the Historic Rose Garden's 20-year anniversary!

Yes, the Historic Rose Garden in Sacramento’s Historic City Cemetery will be 20 years old in 2012 and we’re planning a year-long birthday bash and invite all antique rose lovers to join with us.

In addition to the annual Open Garden on April 21, we’re holding a weekend 20-year anniversary event in October. It will begin on Friday, October 12 with an evening at the Cemetery – a wine and cheese reception and a preview of the annual Lantern Tours…fascinating stories told after dark while wandering through the Cemetery.

On Saturday, we’re planning a day-long event at the nearby California Automobile Museum with speakers, panels and presentations about the Rose Garden and some of the special roses growing there. The day will include lunch and dinner on site with a special surprise in the afternoon. There will be rose sales and silent and live auctions. The Heritage Rose Foundation will also hold a brief annual membership meeting.

Sunday, October 14 we’ll spend the morning with our rosy friends touring the Rose Garden and enjoying coffee and snacks. The Heritage Rose Foundation will hold their annual Board meeting at the museum in the afternoon while the rest of us can continue at the Cemetery or adjourn for lunch.

We’re still working out some details, so mark your calendars for October 12-14, 2012. Additional details and registration information will appear soon on this website.

Hope to see you in October.

Mark your calendars:

2012 Rose Garden Events

Events of interest to Rose Lovers

Open Garden

In Celebration Of The
Sacramento Historic Rose Garden's
20th Anniversary
A “Very Special” Spring
Open Garden Is Planned For
April 21, 2012
Bloom should be at its peak for this Spring Event. The Cemetery’s Spring Open Garden is always special, so this year, it should be An Event Not To Be Missed!

January 21 & 22, 2012

Great Rosarians of the World

**Great Rosarians Of The World
Jan. 21 & 22, 2012
*at the***

Huntington Library & Botanical Garden
San Marino, CA
Speaker/Honoree: Alain Meilland

Rose Garden Saturday Tours

March 31

Early Bloom in the Rose Garden

November 17

Fall Color in the rose Garden

The Cost: $50.00 (Covers Both Days)

Registration information: Clair Martin at clairgmartin@mac.com
or call 626.241.2181

For Information On The Venue, See: http://www.huntington.org/

Deadheading At Dusk

May 14

June 11

July 9

Tour Announced:
Great Gardens Of Britain
Part II

A Tour Led by Clair Martin

June 10 through June 19, 2012

(Fly into Heathrow Airport Monday, June 11,
Depart on Thursday, June 19, Welcoming Dinner, June 18)

The List of Gardens May Include:
Sissinghurst Castle Garden, Knole, Hever Castle & Garden, Leeds Castle, Great Dixter House & Gardens, Nymans, RHS Garden Wisley, Chelsea Physic Garden, Ecclectson Square Garden, Hatfield House, Mottisfont Abbey & Gardens, Woolerton Old Hall, Austin Rose Nursery, The Manor House Upton Grey, HRH Highgrove Gardens.

The cost is being negotiated but will cover all hotels, all breakfasts, minimum of 6-8 dinners, venue entrance fees, and a luxury coach for
transportation between venues.

Tour Will Be Limited To 25-30 Persons

For More Information,
Contact Clair Martin at clairgmartin@mac.com
or call 626.241.2181

Cemetery Garden Tours & Events

Cemetery Tours are held on the first and third Saturday each month from March through November.

History tours alternate with garden tours.

Three garden areas in the Cemetery are included on various tours: Historic Rose Garden, Hamilton Square (Perennials) and the California Native Plant Demonstration Garden.

See www.oldcitycemetery.com for the latest information on these tours.

Become a member of the Old City Cemetery Committee. Download the form, print it and return to OCCC

OCCC Membership Form