Admin
- Mar 21, 2018
“What the **** is a “Tussie Mussie”
In my role as District Chair of Arrangement Judges for the Deep South District, I am asked to review the arrangement section of local...
Raymond A. Cloyd
- Mar 21, 2018
“Soaps” and Detergents: Should They Be Used on Roses?
By Raymond A. Cloyd Insecticidal soaps may provide control of a variety of insect and mite pests of roses including aphids, thrips,...
Admin
- Jan 1, 2018
2017 Middle/High School Photography Contest
The 2017 ARS Middle/High School Photography Competition was another huge success! We had 14 students submit 107 photo entries. The...
Admin
- Sep 1, 2017
2018 New Rose Introductions
1. At Last® Class/Color: Floribunda/apricot orange • Bloom/Size: 8.5cm • Height/Habit: 2.5-3’ tall and wide/mounding • Petal Count: 35-40...
Admin
- Feb 1, 2015
Best-Kept Secrets of Floral Foam
One of the most versatile materials in the arranger’s tool-kit is floral foam (commonly referred to as Oasis®, a brand name)....
Admin
- Jul 2, 2014
Soil: Part I and II
Soil is a mixture of weathered rock fragments and organic matter at the earth’s surface. It is biologically active — a home to countless...
Admin
- 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...
Admin
- 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....
Admin
- 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,...
Admin
- 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...
