Tags: 2012, Amanda Everett, Meeting, roses, Season 2011-2012

For our January meeting, Rose Garden Horticulturist Amanda Everett presented the latest in roses, including the latest information on sustainable care and various pruning techniques.

Amanda grew up working for a family landscaping company, went to college for Biology at San Diego State University and focused primarily on plant taxonomy and ecology. Upon graduation, she moved to LA in search of a job in the horticultural field and was hired by Descanso Gardens. She managed the rose garden at Descanso for many years. During her time there she provided numerous lectures on rose horticulture, the history of roses and sustainable rose care.

Amanda currently lives in San Diego and works in the private sector providing rose care and horticultural maintenance to homeowners in both San Diego and Los Angeles.