The Inspiration Behind ‘Space Maiden’ By Sue Longhini, Founder of Rocky Mountain Rose Lab Did you know that roses have flown in space? The first rose to leave Earth was ‘Overnight Scentsation’ (SAVanight), an intensely fragrant, pink miniflora created by hybridizer F. Harm Saville in 1990. The space shuttle Discovery launched with the rose aboard […]
Roses have captivated human senses for thousands of years, and much of the allure is derived from their fragrance. I know that when I’m walking through the garden, I can’t help but stick my nose in every bloom I see. As I watch visitors to the greenhouse come in and do the same, I know […]
The ‘Rosarian Tom Mayhew’ Rose by Dr. Suni Bolar, Master Rosarian, ARS Originally printed in “The Rose” – Newsletter of the Philadelphia Rose Society – March 2025 As many of you know, Thomas Richard Mayhew, Master Rosarian, American Rose Society, passed away on September 25th, 2024. Tom’s passing was a monumental loss to not only […]
Listen to Matt Douglas and Theresa Byington discuss miniature roses, their origins and the work of Ralph Moore.
This blog post reflects the author’s background as a history major and their fascination with the historical significance of roses during the tumultuous period of The War of the Roses in 15th-century England, where rival factions fought for the throne.
Listen to Teresa Byington and Matt Douglas chat about Hybrid Musk Roses!
