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- Jun 30, 2021
July in the Garden
Severely hot weather and hurricane season are here. Our oppressive heat and afternoon showers can be daunting. Try to avoid working in...


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- Jun 30, 2021
Inconvenient Truths You Need To Know About Chilli Thrips
In 2020 I received an Award of Merit for my article entitled, Ten Inconvenient Truths About Chilli Thrips. I have revised the article.


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- Jun 30, 2021
Heat Damage and Heat Tolerance in Roses
Often times in our area we hear of fellow rosaries talk about a rose’s cold hardiness, but rarely do we hear much about its opposite...

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- Jun 30, 2021
Summer Days, Summer Roses, Summer Care
“Summertime, summertime; sum, sum, summertime”. Remember that song? That was an anthem for “freedom” for many kids, unless you had to go...


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- Jun 30, 2021
Water-roses’ number one requirement!
As much as we enjoy our roses, we cannot ignore the fact that they have needs. One of these needs is actually a major requirement for...


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- Jun 30, 2021
A Walk in Our Garden- Floribunda Stripes
Striped roses have been around for nearly as many years as there have been roses. The modern emphasis on striped roses can, however, be...


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- Jun 23, 2021
An Evening of Wine & Roses
by Bob Martin Since 1997, when Shreveport resident Mary Johnston was recognized for her significant role in the ROSE being named America’s National Floral Emblem, the American Rose Center has honored others who have made important contributions to the Gardens with the Mary Johnston Award. The awards have been presented at gala Evening of Wine & Roses dinners. We honored American Rose Society President Robert B. Martin, Jr. with the Mary Johnston Award at Wine & Roses on June


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- Jun 23, 2021
Garden Tour & Dedications
June 5, 2021 was a special day for so many reasons. It did not represent the completion of the Great Garden Restoration Project, but it...

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- Jun 23, 2021
Blind Shoots - Can They Form Flowers?
All rose stems have the potential to flower but sometimes they don’t. Failed flower development is a common problem in rose and is often...


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- Jun 2, 2021
‘Green Rose’. Is That Really a Rose???
This month’s featured rose is an Old Garden Rose, an old heirloom China rose and one that is sure to be a conversation piece in the garden.