Last week while in California I got super lucky. Several of the students had booked flights at 11:30 at night to return to our respective regions across the country. Between the airport and our workshop was Garden Valley Ranch. I have been reading about this rose farm for quite some time now, so fitting in a trip to this rose grower was an extra special treat. Luckily the owner, Mark, made himself available to us, and I totally was delighted in meeting him. It was such an honor and a thrill to meet him in person and to see his glorious roses. I am looking forward to purchasing from him very soon.