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California Coastal Rose Society

"Gloves On Learning" workshops, sponsored by the California Coastal Rose Society, will continue on selected Saturday mornings in the Magee Rose Garden in Carlsbad as volunteers tend the variety of bushes which will still be blooming for several months.  Topics and demonstrations for each session will relate to what is happening in the garden at that time including deadheading, feeding, watching for damage from pests or disease, the advantages and disadvantages of spraying, planting new bushes, and  proper pruning  techniques.  Questions from participants are always welcome, and the workshops are free of charge.  All that is needed are garden gloves, a pair of pruning clippers, and the desire to learn more about roses!  Dates for the fall sessions are  October 4 and November 1.  Each session begins at 9:00 a.m. and concludes at approximately 10:30 a.m.
       
The opportunity to learn and help at Magee Garden is open to beginners interested in learning to grow roses in addition to experienced rose growers who have expertise to share and want to help maintain the roses. The garden is located at the corner of Beech Avenue and Garfield Street in Carlsbad.  Questions about the workshops can be answered by contacting the garden director at 760-804-0875.

Additional information about Gloves On Learning, membership in CCRS, meeting dates and topics, and other information on growing roses can also be accessed on the organization’s website at www.californiacoastalrose.com. The informative content is enhanced with beautiful floral photography of roses grown by members of the group.  Readers can also access a list of items that will be included in the auction of rare and unusual roses which is an annual event sponsored by the organization.  The auction this year is planned for the evening of November 18th.

Escondido Farmers' Market

Time:
Open Tuesdays
3:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m. (May 1–September 30)
2:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. (October 1–April 30)

Place: Downtown Escondido • Grand Avenue Between Kalmia & Juniper
Escondido, CA

Downtown Escondido's Certified Farmers Market showcases fresh-picked California-grown fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Friendly vendors also offer local honey, eggs, fresh-roasted nuts, pesto, fresh pasta, gourmet European breads, Julian pies, salsa, tamales, tortillas, pita and humus, cookies, dessert breads, and more.

For more information visit us on the web at: http://www.ci.escondido.ca.us/events/farmers/index.html

Fallbrook Farmers' Market

Time:
Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Place:
Village Square on the corner of Main and Alvarado.
Buy locally grown fruit and vegetables, fresh flowers, and handmade arts and crafts. You can also find specialty products made from our local bounty!

For more information visit us on the web at:
http://www.fallbrook.org/tourism/farmers-markets.asp

Valley Center Farmers' Market

Time:
Every Thursday afternoon from 3:00 pm to Sunset

Place:
The market takes place between the Upper and Lower Elementary School parking lots at 28751 Cole Grade Rd. Map

This Certified Farmers’ Market is a weekly event not to be missed. With an enormous variety of great, healthy food displayed alongside original crafts and artwork, Valley Center residents and visitors will agree that on Thursday afternoons, the Valley Center Certified Farmers’ Market is the place to be.

For more information visit us on the web at:
http://www.sdfarmbureau.org/Farmers-Markets/Valley-Center/index.html