Temecula Valley Rose Society

11/05/2025

11/02/2025

11/01/2025

November arrived with a morning temperature of 39 degrees and the final blooms of the season are singing their swan song in our gardens. Here are a few important reminders for the month: If you haven’t had a tetanus shot in the last ten years, now is a great time to get one and is a MUST for gardeners. Your tools have worked hard this year, give them a good cleaning before storing for the winter. Continue watering even though we aren’t in active GROW mode, and begin clearing beds of any debris, especially fallen rose leaves which could have blackspot; a mold borne disease and will cause problems come spring if not removed. Enjoy the final blooms of the year! RedneckRosarian.com

11/01/2025

11/01/2025

🍂 November, we're ready for you! 🍂

SoCal's finicky weather might keep us on our toes, but we're grateful for the friends we're making along the way. Don't forget to set those clocks back tonight and cozy up for a chill night!
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Happy November!!🍁



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11/01/2025

Dia de los Mu***os and Monarch Butterflies

Today and tomorrow (Nov 1 & 2) are the celebration of Dia de los Mu***os (The Day of the Dead).

As the Eastern population of Monarch butterflies returns to Mexico for the winter, the iconic butterflies play a role in the holiday celebration.

“Monarch butterflies play a role in Día de los Mu***os because they are believed to hold the spirits of the departed. This belief stems from the fact that the first monarchs arrive in Mexico for the winter each fall on Nov. 1, which coincides with Día de los Mu***os.”

Our Western population of monarchs makes an annual migration to the coast of California to overwinter in forested groves. We also have a population that overwinters in the Bay Area.

Monarchs need nectar sources and flowers that are flattened make excellent landing pads for them. Some examples are:

Zinnias
Scabiosa (pin cushion flower)
Marigolds
Dahlias
Bottlebrush
Lantana
Butterfly Bush - Buddleja
Cosmos
Echinacea
Goldenrod
Tithonia (Mexican sunflower)
Achillea (Yarrow)
Arctostaphylos (Manzanita)
Ceanothus (California Lilac)
Encelia farinosa (Coast Brittlebush)
Ericameria (Rabbitbrush)
Erigeron glaucus (Seaside Daisy)
Eriogonum (Buckwheat)
Peritoma arborea (Bladderpod)
Ribes aureum (Golden Currant)
Salvia clevelandii (Cleveland Sage)
Salvia spathacea (Hummingbird Sage)
Solidago californica (Goldenrod)

10/31/2025

Invasive plants cause a multitude of problems in California’s diverse landscapes. In natural areas, they reduce biodiversity, impact outdoor recreation, and increase the risk of wildfires. On November 5, invasive plant expert Chris McDonald will discuss the impacts of invasive weeds and how they are managed in California. To register, visit https://ucanr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_D3SjS2OtSXKrGv8hFDjivA #/registration

10/31/2025

🦇🎃 Bats: Nature’s Spooky, Beneficial Night Flyers

As Halloween approaches, you might be hearing eerie flutters in the night. But before you get spooked, let’s shed some light on these nocturnal neighbors.

Why Bats Are Our Nighttime Allies:

Insect Control: California is home to 25 bat species, most of which are insectivores. They consume vast numbers of night-flying insects, including mosquitoes and moths, helping to keep pest populations in check.
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Ecosystem Balance: By feeding on insects, bats play a crucial role in maintaining a balanced ecosystem, benefiting both gardens and natural habitats.

When Bats Become a Concern:

While bats are beneficial, issues can arise when they roost in buildings, especially during warmer months. Accumulating droppings, noise, and potential disease transmission are concerns. Rabies, though rare, is a serious disease that can be transmitted through bites or scratches. Even dead bats can pose a risk, so it's essential to avoid contact.

Safety Tips:

Keep Distance: If you encounter a bat, especially during the day, maintain a safe distance.

Secure Your Home: Ensure that windows and vents are sealed to prevent bats from entering.

Educate Others: Share information about bats to dispel myths and promote coexistence.

Remember: Bats are more afraid of us than we are of them. Let's appreciate their role in nature and take steps to coexist safely.

🧪 Learn more:

https://ipm.ucanr.edu/home-and-landscape/bats/pest-notes/ .tab=0



Photo credit: M. D. Tuttle

This is an image of a Mexican free-tailed bat, Tadarida brasiliensis, in flight with a grasshopper.

10/31/2025

10/31/2025

🍂 November Gardening Tips 🍂

As we welcome November, it’s time to prepare your garden for cooler weather and the months ahead. 🌱

🧹 Maintenance
• Prune and clean up for fire prevention.
• Oil and sharpen tools. Sand wooden handles, then varnish or spray paint them to make them easy to spot in the garden.
• Pull out summer annuals and vegetables.
• Prune dead or broken branches on trees and shrubs.
• Rake and compost leaves and other plant materials—dispose of diseased materials separately.
• Water plants that rainfall may not reach.
• Remove corrugated cardboard bands used to trap codling moth larvae from apple tree trunks and dispose of them.
• Apply mulch to protect roots and retain soil moisture.
• Remove any remaining “mummies” (dried fruit) from fruit trees.

🌿 Fertilize
• Feed the cool-season flowers and veggies you planted last month.
• Fertilize and irrigate peach trees just after harvest.

💧 Spray
• Before the first heavy rain, spray stone fruit trees for leaf curl, shot hole fungus, and bacterial canker using fixed copper.



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🔗 ucanr.edu/sites/RiversideMG/advice

📸 Photo credit: Pam Elias

10/31/2025

Temecula Valley Rose Society President Susan Whitten and Board Member Scott Rieger attended Riverside County Supervisor Chuck Washington's State of the Third District address on Thursday at the Murrieta Hot Springs Resort.

The theme for his address was "The Art of Adapting" and included butterfly art from the Art in the Park program provided by EXCEED, an organization empowering individuals with disabilities.

Also featured were a live painting demonstration, recording artist Joanna Pearl and a jazz ensemble from Great Oak High School. All very creative.

Great job Supervisor Washington and team!
Great Oak High School

10/31/2025