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Fragrant roses for cutting - low thorn, winter hardy, good vase life? -
@Kittysrosegarden - THANK YOU for your write up about your zone 6 winter survival. Kitty wrote: "Some florist roses did very well last...
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Compare Evelyn to Abraham Darby & sulfate of potash to stop diseases -
A “rose sport” is a type of rose which has been mutated, resulting in new colours or patterns on its blossoms. They’re genetic mutations th...
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Mislabeled roses, healthy roses, tips for healthy roses and our health -
This is a continuation of the other thread: Vase roses and fertilizing: Evelyn, Sandy Hook, Austins for hot & dry (houzz.com)
If you ...
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Vase roses and fertilizing: Evelyn, Sandy Hook, Austins for hot & dry -
From HMF and also from my 160 fragrant own root varieties (39 are older Austins) in my heavy clay, zone 5 with hot summers over 90 F.
Kordes...
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Roses Unlimited summer sale for $15 per gallon from June 4 to June 14 -
I won't buy any since Austin roses are best for my zone 5. Stuff are sold out fast at such a fantastic price. Roses Unlimited – A Special...
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Tips for selling/buying & money transfer & useful websites? -
We are near retirement and will relocate where my daughter gets a job (she graduates this Dec. 2023 in statistics/computer science). Both d...
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2023 rose & health & garden & what we treasure -
At 61-year-old, taking care of my health is vital for growing roses. Didn't realize that vitamin A is essential for good sleep since it reg...
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November bouquets & rain barrel & lemon balm -
Here are some bouquets taken today, 11/02/22 in my zone 5a. Austins and blue roses bloom best in cold fall, despite several frosts in mid-O...
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Roses that need fast drainage versus roses that don't -
This is to continue the below link on which roses prefer fast draining sand versus slow-draining clay. Below link details which roses prefe...
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Tips for own root roses and tiny rootings in pots -
I grow 150 own-roots in pots for the past decade before transferring into my rock hard clay in zone 5a. What are some tips on growing roses...
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