October 17, 2025 – 7:30 PM
Join us October 17,2025 For The TCRC Election,Awards And Our Dessert Buffet
7:30 pm
Our speaker for the evening is Christian Bedard head hybridizer and director of research.
CHRISTIAN BÉDARD
Christian Bédard grew up in Quebec City, Canada, where as a young child he was introduced to gardening by his parents and grandparents. Christian’s interest in gardening continued to grow and, as a teenager, he started his professional career working in a garden center. After reading articles about his idol Dr. Felicitas Svejda, the well-known Canadian rose breeder who developed the Explorer Roses, Christian decided to become a rose breeder. He accomplished his dream after obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Master’s Degree in Biological Sciences (Plant Genetics) from the University of Montréal.
Christian is currently the Research & Licensing Director. Under his direction, about 40,000-45,000 flowers are hand-pollinated each year to produce around 250,000 seeds. Private no spray trials are conducted in Washington, Oregon, New York, Michigan, North Carolina and California. In these locations, the seedlings are thoroughly tested and, based on Christian’s observations, the final selections are methodically and painstakingly made. To date, Christian has registered and introduced over 75 rose varieties, with 7 more coming in 2025.As Director of research he has spent 20 years redefining what a rose can be blending bold colors,striking new forms and serious disease resistance into each new variety.He breeds with heart,character and a fearless sense of of creativity.
This should be a very interesting presentation. Join us at the church for our last meeting of 2025 for an evening of friendship, scholarship, election of officers and yummy desserts!
Please RSVP to Norma Booty at 651-276-0848 or email her at applerose44@hotmail.com.