Heritage Roses in Australia – 9th National Conference
‘KEEPING HISTORY ALIVE’
14-16 November 2008
Mornington Peninsula – VICTORIA
Morning Star Estate
1 Sunnyside Road, Mt. Eliza, Victoria, 3930
Melway Ref. 105 A7
Website:
www.morningstarestate.com.au The Ninth National Conference will explore the theme of “Keeping History Alive”. There will be knowledgeable speakers and workshop presenters covering many aspects of Old Rose History.
The keynote speakers include Helga Brichet from Italy, The Tea Rose Group from Western Australia, and Dr Holly Kerr Forsyth from Sydney. There will be workshops offered, of which yuo may choose two.
Some of the topics to be explored: Who are the women behind the names of Alister Clark’s roses?
How to breed your very own rose by growing it from seed?
How are we preserving our precious Alister Clark Roses?
How do we include old favourites in the modern Australian garden?