Information and highlights specific to a type of rose
If you’ve followed me over the years, you probably already know that I’m a big fan of fall planting. A little bit of that is pure pragmatism. I really don’t have time to spend in my own garden during the spring and summer months, not with everything going on in the greenhouse. But the bigger […]
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 […]
For many aspiring rose growers, the idea of growing roses evokes images of a large doted over landscapes, with sprawling garden beds, and high maintenance plants. But today’s rose growers are changing that picture. More people than ever are living apartments, town homes, or homes with limited outdoor space, yet they still want to experience […]
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 […]
I take recommending roses for beginners very seriously. If you’re going to tell someone they can grow roses, you better bring something to the table that actually helps them do it. I remember going to my Uncle Mike’s house as a kid and being mortified to watch him mow over his roses with a lawn […]
