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- Mar 2, 2011
GOPHER DEFENSE — Final Contact
GOPHERS. They’re properly called “Pocket Gophers.” These furry little tunnel-makers are a problem in many parts of the western United...


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- Mar 2, 2011
Fragrance in Roses
Scent is an incredible potential tool in the repertory of the gardener. Fragrance can tease, evoke memories and emotions, or set a mood....


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- Mar 2, 2011
English Roses Before David Austin?
English Roses before David Austin – surely this is an oxymoron? By now most rose fanciers are aware that David Austin, of Wolverhampton,...


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- Mar 2, 2011
Disbudding
Disbudding is the practice of removing undesirable buds. It is achieved by placing the bud between thumb and index fingers and rocking it...


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- Mar 2, 2011
Disbudding
by Gail Trimble, from Marin Rose April 2004 Disbudding is the practice of removing undesirable buds. It is achieved by placing the bud...

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- Mar 1, 2011
Death of a Victorian Queen
Gone are the heavy Victorian furniture, beaded curtains and Tiffany lamps of the 18th Century. Along with them, the rose rage of the...


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- Mar 1, 2011
Cutting, Storing and Transporting Roses for Exhibition
Cutting and storing roses, and transporting them to rose shows are techniques that each rosarian develops to fit his or her particular...


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- Mar 1, 2011
Creating Arrangements Using Miniature Roses
The possibilities for using miniature roses in arrangements are endless. You can use miniature roses in many types of arrangements: mass,...
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- Mar 1, 2011
Containers for Roses
Container grown roses can be just as satisfying as roses grown in the ground and for those with limited space or those whose rose...
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- Mar 1, 2011
Conditioners v. Preservatives
A reader has requested clarification regarding the use of a floral conditioning solution (e.g. Chrysal RVB) vs. a floral preservative...