Botanical Workshop: Mastering Rose Care
Sat., May 31, 2025, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Public: $95, Members: $80
Brody Botanical Center, Ahmanson Classroom
Learn practical techniques for seasonal rose care, including deadheading, fertilizing, pruning, and pest management. Stephen will also cover best practices for tool care, protective gear, and troubleshooting common rose issues like black spot, rust, and poor flowering. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned rose enthusiast, this workshop offers professional insight from the garden that’s home to one of the most prestigious rose collections in the country.
Key Details
- All materials provided. Space is limited. Early registration recommended.
- Suitable for all levels; no previous experience necessary.
- All supplies and materials included.
- Registration includes admission to The Huntington.
Day of Program
- Check in with Education staff at Admission window #10 at 9:30 a.m.
For questions about this event, please contact Joy Yamahata at jharding@huntington.org or call 626-405-3457.
About the Instructor
Stephen Reid is the Assistant to the Curator of the Rose Garden at The Huntington, where he helps to oversee one of the most iconic and expansive rose collections in the United States. A professional horticulturist and California native plant expert, Stephen brings over a decade of hands-on gardening experience to his workshops. He is also an educator, herbalist, and landscape designer, known for merging traditional plant knowledge with modern sustainable practices. Read his LA Times story "Their DIY Garden Is Inspiring the Block."
In-Person Class Ticketing Policies
Tickets are not sold at the door for this event.
To join the waitlist for this event, please email publicprograms@huntington.org. A space is not guaranteed, but you will be contacted if a space becomes available.
To receive a refund, you must cancel at least 5 days prior to the event. Cancellations made within 5 days of the event will not be refunded.
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