

Diamond Eyes A Dazzling, Decorative Gem from Tom Carruth
Like a starburst in the night sky, a glorious purple miniature rose called ‘Diamond Eyes’ will mesmerize you in an instant. This exquisite..
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Sep 29, 2020


How We Make Potpourri
There are two basic kinds of potpourri; dry and moist. At our house we make the dry kind which is far simpler. The first step is to gather..
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Sep 29, 2020


Roses That Last
It's fall! My thoughts instantly wrap around awesome autumn color, evening fires, and lots and lots of hot chocolate. Fall is also the...
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Sep 29, 2020


Extending Bloom Vase Life
One of the nicest things about growing roses is the ability to have them in vases inside where you can enjoy their color and fragrance at...
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Sep 29, 2020


Hips, Haws and Vitamin C
People have grown roses for many centuries and for many reasons. Today we grow roses mainly for the beauty they bring to our yards and...
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Sep 29, 2020


Roses in Our Daily Lives
"The Rose chronicles our daily lives providing a rich tapestry of
memories, experiences, camaraderie, liberty and enjoyment...
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Sep 29, 2020
Poor David's Almanac: A Few Clues About Powdery Mildew
As gardeners, we’ve all seen it: one day (or so it seems!), our plants are suddenly covered with a powdery white growth. This is powdery...
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Sep 24, 2020


Stop and Eat the Roses!
Over the last several years I have conjured up numerous rose recipes for Connecticut Rose newsletter. It has been an interesting journey...
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Sep 24, 2020


Taking a Second Look
I can't count the number of times that I am called or asked at meetings about 'insects on my roses.' My first question is always...
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Sep 14, 2020


Phosphorus fallacies – Too Much of a Good Thing
It is natural for rosarians to do everything they can to keep their plants producing healthy blooms as often as possible.
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Sep 10, 2020