Every once in a while, I may make a slight miscalculation when planting my roses. It can be the result of anything; from a lack of sunshine, to roses that were planted too close together, to a dry spot in the irrigation, or maybe its just a couple of colors that just simply don't go together. The reality is that occasionally established roses need to be moved in the landscape. I'm going to share my (almost) fail safe method and give you a couple of pointers for trickier situations. Far and [Read More]
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Rose Stories – Harison’s Yellow
Harison's Yellow … A Family Story - by Teresa ByingtonI have always loved history and in the 1980s I read several stories of pioneer women who left the east to travel the Oregon Trail in search of adventure and a new life. As I read their journals, I found myself feeling akin to these women in so many ways, especially when their stories turned to the plants they grew. So much of my garden is cultivated for its beauty but that was a luxury many of these pioneers did not have. They looked to [Read More]
Rose Stories – The War of the Roses
Here's a little know fact about yours truly: I was actually a history major in college. (That's right, no need for any Agricultural Science for this rose guy.) In the course of earning my degree, I had more than one class focused on Medieval Europe. You can only imagine my excitement at the prospect of writing a rose story so steeped in history. Not to mention, I'm sure my parents are truly pleased to know I'm finally putting my degree to work! The middle to late 1400s were a tumultuous time [Read More]
How to Leave a Variety Review on the Website
https://youtube.com/shorts/00nd4DEkJYE?feature=share Here's a quick tutorial explaining how to leave a variety review on our website. I recommend starting on our website's homepage to alleviate any navigation confusion. From the homepage, if you are an existing customer, I suggest logging into your account using the "My Account" link in the upper right corner of the page. (see photo below) You do not need to have an account, or be an existing customer to leave a review. This step [Read More]
Winter Protection part II – Container Roses
So I just wrote an entire post about protecting your roses that are planted in the ground (you can find it HERE) and I realized I neglected to address one of the most challenging parts of winter protection, roses in containers. For the most part, roses do quite well in containers and add a reliable burst of color to patios, decks and accents each year. Much of my winter protection advice is similar to when your roses are in the ground, but there are a few additional things you should keep in [Read More]
Winter Protecting Your Roses
The most common question I get this time of year is about what you should do to protect your roses in the winter. Over the years, I've heard of some creative solutions and it seems like rose lovers will do just about anything to help their roses through the cold months and give them a head start in the spring. In the old days, my grandma used to cut all of her roses down to 6 inches tall and cover them with a styrofoam cone in hopes of the roses merely surviving (for the record I don't recommend [Read More]
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