We are fortunate to have Robert “Skip” Richter, Ph.D. share his program on identifying and controlling pests and diseases in the garden. Skip is an Extension Agent Emeritus of the Texas A&M University System and has also served as the National Gardening Association’s regional horticulturist.

In Texas, Skip is everything when it comes to gardening. He currently hosts the GardenLine radio show that airs in Houston on KTRH (NewsRadio 740) every Saturday/Sunday morning from 6:00 to 10:00. He is a contributing editor for Texas Gardener magazine and his Gardening with Skip YouTube channel with over 120 gardening videos. His book, Texas Month-by-Month Gardening, is a great resource on monthly gardening/landscape planting and care. Skip’s website, gardeningwithskip.com contains free resources for successful gardening.

Consulting rosarians who attend this meeting in person will receive one hour of continuing education credit. CRs will be require to sign a registration form at the meeting or e-mail president@houstonrose.org prior to the meeting with their name, email address and name of your rose society (if not an HRS member) to receive credit.

Please join us on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The program is presented both live and virtual. Meet and hear Skip’s program in person at St. Andrews Episcopal Church (Parish Hall), 1819 Heights Blvd., Houston, TX 77007; or attend virtually on our HRS Facebook Page.

To read about past programs of the Houston Rose Society, click here.

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