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What to do in March (Rose Care) by Judy Carter, Tulsa Rose Society
March can be the time to start pruning. We need to wait until the chance of hard freezes are past, which can be as early as mid March but watch the weather for warnings of a late freeze. Keep these objectives in mind as you prune. 1. Remove dead or diseased...
How the Roses Were Brought Back to Broken Arrow
In February of 2011, Dr. Clarence Oliver & Beverly Forester first met to discuss the idea of returning Broken Arrow to its beautiful 1920-50s history as “The City of Roses & Sparkling Spring Water”. They met over coffee at Panera Bread, inviting others to join...
The Anniversary of a Great Idea
Beverly Forester and Dr. Clarence Oliver at this year's Broken Arrow Neighbors “Empty Bowls”. Beverly says, "It was exactly 8 years ago on February 26th that we first talked about Bringing Back the Roses to Broken Arrow." A great idea was born and, with hard work...
Jake’s Cafe Helps Sponsor Festival!
Our latest sponsor for the conjointly held Rose Festival and Chalk-It-Up! An Art Festival which will be held in downtown Broken Arrow May 31st through June 2, 2019 is a wonderful local eatery - Jake's Café. Be sure to thank them when you stop in for a delicious bite...
Check out our new Festival Sponsor – Carr Pool & Spa Supplies!
Carr has made a generous donation to Broken Arrow's Rose Festival & Chalk-It-Up An Art Festival being held conjointly in downtown Broken Arrow May 31st through June 2, 2019. Please remember to support them! Carr is located at 301 N. Aspen Ave., BA. Check out their...
Why Bare Root Roses? by Judith M. Carter, Tulsa Rose Society
Understanding bare root roses.