

A Barbershop Quintet of Ramblers
From the 1890s to the 1930s, rambling roses were at their height of popularity.
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May 3, 2022


The Venerable Dr. Huey
In August of 1854 eleven year old Robert Huey (January 15, 1843-March 12, 1928), along with parents Robert and Sophia Huey, emigrated...
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Dec 22, 2021


American Rose Center 2021 International Rose Trials
A Recap of the The Inaugural Celebrity Judging at the American Rose Center International Rose Trials
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Nov 5, 2021


‘Solar Flair’ & the Legacy of Frank Benardella
My featured rose this month is an exceptional miniflora rose, ‘Solar Flair’, which is also one of my favorite roses in commerce. It is a...
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Sep 2, 2021


Spectacular Swim Roses
Herb Swim grew up on a small farm in north central Oklahoma where his family grew mostly fruit. In his book, Roses - from Dreams to Reality,
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Sep 2, 2021


Keeping Roses Healthy in a Drought
by Nanette Londeree, Master Rosarian, Marin County Rose Society ABOVE: Soil covered with a layer of mulch retains moisture while...
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Sep 2, 2021


Irrigation Water and Alkalinity in Potted Roses
Most experienced rosarians know about the impacts of pH on nutrient availability in the soil. But what about the quality of your...
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Sep 2, 2021


Smart Phones, Smart Cars….Why Not Smart Pots? Container Design Effects Plant Development
Root deformation and heat saturation of planting media are common challenges associated with growing roses and other plants in a container..
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Sep 2, 2021


Products to Clear Up Built Up Salts?
As I keep looking at the various emails that come before me promoting various products, all of which claim to help me produce the very.
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Sep 2, 2021


Fungicides -What You Need to Know
One constant problem that rose lovers have to deal with when cultivating their favorite flower is that of fungal disease. Powdery mildew, b
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Sep 1, 2021