The Ventura County Rose Society will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, February 28, 2013, at the Ventura County Office of Education Conference Center at 5100 Adolfo Rd., Camarillo.

The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for advice from Consulting Rosarians and refreshments, and our speaker presentation will begin at 7:30 pm.

The VCRS meeting will feature David Bassani, a professional garden designer and landscape contractor, who will speak on "Smart Tips for the Rose Garden" including tips for wise water consumption, companion plants, and rose garden designs. David is the President of the San Fernando valley Rose Society, a Board Member of the Beverly Hills Rose Society, and part of the International Rose Trials at Rose Hills.

Visitors are always welcome. For more information contact: Janet Sklar at 818-337-9970 or Dawn-Marie Johnson at 805-523-9003. Our website is www.venturarose.org