Canada officially became a self-governing dominion on July 1, 1867, through Confederation. That union first joined four eastern provinces, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, and while full independence would be a slow process spanning many decades, the nation of Canada had its start. The following year, in 1868, the newly formed government founded […]
On this episode of Paul Zimmerman’s A World of Gardening podcast, I sit down with Paul and Jason Crouch of Fraser Valley Rose Farm, to discuss the topic “Roses Are Hard to Grow – How Did We Get Here & How Do We Get Out?” We examine some common misconceptions about roses, how they came […]
In this video we tour the new Dr. Griffith Buck rose garden at Reiman Gardens – Iowa State University. Dr Buck was an influential professor, horticulturist, and rose breeder during his 36 years at Iowa State. Dr Buck’s focus was on health and hardy roses that would survive in tough climates. Over his career, Dr. […]
Hidden among the trees and winding roads of Denver’s Fairmount Cemetery grows one of Colorado’s most remarkable collections of historic roses. Many of these plants have survived for more than a century, enduring harsh winters, drought, and decades of neglect while preserving a living connection to the people who planted them. What began as a runner’s discovery became a deeper journey into the history of Denver, the legacy of pioneering rosarians, and the ongoing effort to protect these rare “found roses.” Their stories reveal resilience, beauty, and an enduring link to Colorado’s past.
Bring on the mutants! No, I’m not talking about epic battles of good and evil or even cartoon turtles. I’m talking about the actual genetic mutations happening daily in rose plants around the world. In the most basic terms, rose sports are naturally occurring genetic mutations that appear on a single shoot, branch, or flower […]
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 […]
