Rose Gardening 101

by Debbie Jensen
Timing in photography is as important as the camera when shooting close-ups of flowers. By timing, I’m not necessarily referring to the time of day; but more importantly, I’m referring to when the flower is in full-bloom. Sometimes, buds make good photographs; but usually the full-bloom is considered to be the *peak* [...]

Now that you finally have a rose garden that you can be proud of, it’s time to take the next step and let others judge the beauty of your roses. Rose shows and exhibits are exciting events where you get a chance to see how your roses stack up against those from other rosarians. It [...]

What could possibly smell or look better than a vase of beautiful rose blooms on your table or the table of someone you love? Roses, especially hybrid tea roses, are made to be cut and they can last a very long time in a vase if you follow these simple tips.
Cutting Tips
Shears: Always make sure [...]

What are rose hips?
Gardeners never relish watching the blooms die on their beloved rose bushes, but at least the rose hip remains behind and offers a nice touch of color during colder seasons. Rose hips are actual fruits, shaped like cherries, but some rose varieties like the Rosa Rugosa offer a better-tasting rose hip that [...]

Looking for a last minute Mother’s Day Gift? Think roses! Go Traditional!
It’s hard to go wrong buying roses as gifts for Mom: a nice bouquet, a miniature rose plant, or a certificate for her favorite garden or flower shop would all be good choices. However, garden tools, bug spray, or mulch just don’t convey the [...]

A rose gift is a perfect choice because roses go with any occasion or special moment that you want to share with someone special to you. Giving roses is especially common for Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day, but there are many other reasons to give a special rose gift.
The best part about a rose gift is that they [...]