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Dec 26, 20246 min read
What I have learned after 4+ years of growing roses in Houston, Texas
Every year, I want to make this a tradition for as long as I still grow roses and have this blog to reflect and share the lessons I've...
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Aug 4, 20243 min read
Koko Loko Rose Review (2024 updated)
This mauve beauty is not only unique, but a stunner in every way. If you're thinking about adding Koko Loko rose to your garden, you're...
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Aug 4, 20244 min read
Fertilize Your Roses - The Right Way
Young roses especially ownroot and band (baby) roses will take time to grow and bloom. They prioritize in growing root system first before p
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Aug 4, 20241 min read
Earth Angel rose (updated August 2024)
These are photos of Earth Angel rose (Kordes) during different season in Houston, TX.
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Aug 4, 20241 min read
My message to you, new rose gardeners
My top reason for growing roses is to be able to cut them to make my own arrangements.
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Aug 4, 20243 min read
Distant Drums Rose Review - Updated July 2024
Distant Drums rose is gorgeous in every stage of its bud to bloom cycle. Its color is hard to describe, but a blend of reddish pink on the o
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Jul 19, 20242 min read
Summer to Fall Series: From Burns to Blooms 1
For many rose gardeners, it is not easy to care for your garden on hot days or look at your roses with heat/pest and disease damage...
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Jul 4, 20248 min read
Is a no-spray method for you and your roses?
The no-spray rose gardening method is NOT for everyone. In the past year or 2, there seems to be an increase in the no-spray method for...
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Jul 2, 20241 min read
Top Cream, Quicksilver & Prairieview Prince roses planted in spring 2024 - how do they do by summer?
Interesting observation on the 3 roses that were planted in spring of this year. Note that this is NOT a thorough rose review or to judge...
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May 25, 20245 min read
I completely change my rose care routine after my latest discovery
Like many, I initially got into rose gardening because of the beauty of the roses and the hope/desire to de-stress from daily life with...
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Mar 13, 20243 min read
Growing roses in clay soil, my favorite shovel & tips when preparing a hole to plant your rose
Tell me your secret - What is your least favorite part of growing roses? Mine has to do with digging holes! To my defense, digging...
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Feb 18, 20242 min read
When to buy & plant your roses in the hot & humid Southern states
With roses available everywhere from local nurseries, Home Depot, Lowe's, grocery stores like HEB and many more places, the question you...
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Feb 15, 20245 min read
Starting a Cut Flower Garden
Raise your hand if you love flowers! I know all of you just did, because why else would you be reading a blog post on a flower grower’s...
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Dec 29, 20234 min read
3 Approaches to enjoy your rose gardening more in 2024
As we are counting down to the new year, I'd like to share approaches to enjoy your rose gardening more in 2024 based on my lessons...
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Nov 13, 20235 min read
My Favorite Roses - The 2023 Summer Edition
This past summer certainly is one of the hottest and toughest years to garden (or do any outdoor activities). Surviving on those dog days...
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