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- Sep 29, 2020
The Joy of Growing Show Roses
I have been growing roses for exhibition in Glendale, California since the year 2000 when I was gifted with my first miniature rose on...
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- Sep 29, 2020
Fun Rose Facts
Roses are everywhere! In fact, we see them so often that we may overlook them. References to and images of roses are found in fashion...
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- Sep 29, 2020
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 24, 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...
