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Roses ~ In the Pink
It is hardy to zone 4 and very fragrant.(1976, Buck) is a shrub rose from Dr. Griffith Buck who is responsible for so many hardy and disease resistant cultivars. The gorgeous photo is courtesy of my DG friend, and one of the reasons I purchased this rose.
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Orange You Lovely? Orange You Beautiful? A look at orange roses
The color was ok for pumpkins or (ahem) oranges, but NOT for roses. These 3 photos are Jeanne's with her kind permission.I will close with the 'Disneyland Rose' (Zary/Walden, 2004).
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Rose Rustling: Rounding Up Old Roses
Please don't delay getting those cuttings or suckers however.One of my aunts had quite a few old roses, and I vaguely recall that she gave me some cuttings years ago.Either I didn't properly know what to do with them yet, or that was one of those years...
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The Yellow Rose of... Wheatfield
Pictures can say it better than I. It is listed as hardy to zone 5 and came to me from a nursery in Maine so it must be true. So why did I choose this one? I didn't cut back the long canes for the winter and they came through just fine with very minimal...
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Purple Roses Majesty
Listed as a mauve or mauve-blend because these are the official categories, this rose is actually a smoky purple. I will share with you here some of our purple roses.'Angel Face' (1969, Swim & Weeks)[l], floribunda.
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Harvesting and Using Rose Hips for Tea
It was pretty labor intensive, but there isn't any mystery as to what I'm actually making into tea.I have a huge patch of chocolate mint and since I was running the dehydrator anyway, I thought it might be tasty to make a combo tea.
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Skyscape Roses
The reward can be a sky full of roses on a summer's day. Some climbing roses can climb trees, cover buildings, or yards of sturdy pergolas. Most people are familiar with the show roses which include hybrid teas, grandifloras, tea roses, and hybrid perpetuals.
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Love Across the Miles
There have been many stories of heroics and testament to the strength of human spirit and kindness that have emerged over the years but this particular story really touched my heart.
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Minnie and the Rose Cuttings
Only the flowering tips are used as rose cuttings, after the flowers have faded. I was a bit upset and scolded Minnie for doing that, but then I patiently took them all and put them over the rose cuttings again.
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Ralph Moore ~ Father of the Modern Miniature Rose
On April 30th it closes forever. Mr. Moore has a memory from when he was younger than three years old of his mother's roses just down the hill from their house. The book "Thoughts of Roses" is a collection of poems illustrated with pressed flower pictures.
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I Never Promised You a Rose Garden
My husband and I have been married 39 years. I know most people aren't that lucky (and I may never be again).Next, consider location, location, location. There is some room for future expansion on each side.
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Natural Security
Such as the blackberries, there are some for nearly every zone.The possibilities are nearly endless. The Scotch Briar Rose is disease resistant and grows well in zones 3b through 9b.
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All-America Rose Selections for 2008
If you're looking for a quality rose that has been time tested look for the AARS logo.Images and plant facts courtesy of All American Rose Selections The All-America Rose Selection (AARS) announced their 2008 winners: a Floribunda and Grandiflora won...
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A rose garden in Baleyssagues
Therefore roses are intertwined with other plants such as lavender, irises, columbines, horsetails, fennels, rosemary, rose mallows and different grasses which give a feeling of wild nature while an expert eye can see the whole work and thoughts behind...
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A Gift from the Heart, Across the Miles
I was bent over, picking up sticks, kicking leaves around, and glanced up for just a second. Much fuller than when I first received it.I watered it well, and mentioned to it that I could not wait till next summer when it would be sure to bloom.
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Dish Flower Patterns: Part I
In the next article we will take a look at some of the other popular floral designs such as the Blue Onion, Blue Willow and Blue Tulip that were in use.Devon Spray Roses Detail of Devon Spray Blue Ridge RosesW.S. George "Derwood " 1898 Detail of Derwood...
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Growing Rugosa Roses
I am planning on adding the 'Hansa', 'Therese Bugnet', and 'Wasagaming' to my own rose beds this year.In a large pan, add the rose hips and water. Check the taste and add more sugar if desired.
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Quest for the Black Rose
Several varieties of deep red roses are mentioned including 'Black Magic', pictured above. I've loved hearing from all of you about your roses, about you getting the courage to buy your first rose, about you making your rose shopping lists from my articles.
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Sean McCann: A Rosarian
He also worked for the BBC as a sportscaster. He tells me bits and pieces of his life in Ireland, and I relate to him about my life in Texas.I have learned that family is very important to Sean.
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Helen Hayes: the woman and the rose
Hybrid Teas commonly bear one rose per stem. She also won a special career achievement award. Among the many rich hues of Hybrid Teas for the gardener to choose from are blues, also known as lavenders, deep reds, sunny yellows, oranges and pure whites.
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My Favorite Climbing Rose, \
We've planted them in much shadier locations in our parents' yards, and their reports agree with what other DGers have said: 'Zephirine Drouhin' really does bloom in the shade! I don't know of any other rose that blooms this well with so little sun.To...
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My Rose Article
I queried organizations and sent out pictures and got some named. The scarlet red rose by the back door is the only one that I have totally lost. So what, you ask, am I doing writing an article about roses?
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Plant Profiles for New Gardeners: The Alba Rose
I didn't amend my soil and it is planted directly in the yard in a clay-based loam. It blooms during the month of May in my garden and the fragrance spreads throughout my 4 acres. It is especially fragrant in the evenings and nice for sitting outside...
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Mini Rose Rescue
I kept them alive--barely--on a windowsill and come spring, not knowing what else to do, I stuck them in the ground just to see what would happen. They were on sale at my local box store and I could not resist buying a handful.
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Growing Roses from A-Z (Part III)
One of the most important tasks that you can do before starting to grow a new plant is to get a soil test. I add compost and a handful of bone meal or super phosphate to the planting hole.After the first bloom cycle is complete you can start your fertilization...
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Wild Roses: The Native Roses and Naturalized Roses of North America
(HMF) 'Alpine Rose', 'Mountain Rose'. From Ann Lovejoy. It tolerates clay and prefers a moist situation. 5) are native to Korea, eastern China and Japan. If the fruit is not consumed by birds or small animals, it can be gathered and processed into marmalade,...
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A Child\'s Christmas Tree
There was one thing she loved more and that was Christmas. A child?s imagination knows no bounds. He was in for a surprise.Emma continued to visit her tree and while it should have turned brown and died, the opposite happened.
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