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Posted by martinca_gw February 16, 2015

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martinca_gwUpdated February 16, 2015 How reassuring to see lovely, familiar names! Has hoovb come over? ...and Ty for nice compliments. :) marti

Sand(y) rose bed!

Posted by SoFL Rose z10 February 15, 2015

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floridarosez9Updated February 16, 2015 Ken is right. I forgot to mention nematodes don't like a heavy mulch. I just use manure and wood shavings several inches deep for my mulch. It seems to work very well, but pine needles are good, too.

cold and new roses

Posted by BethC in 8a Dallas, TX February 16, 2015

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seil zone 6b MIUpdated February 16, 2015 I agree with King. Just put them in the garage at night. That should keep them above freezing.

scraggly little things

Posted by BethC in 8a Dallas, TX February 16, 2015

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BethC in 8a Dallas, TXUpdated February 16, 2015 Believe me that was a lot of Cannas. The bed was about 6 ft deep and 15 ft long and just full. It took four of us about 8 hours to dig all the cannas out. I set a bunch of them at the curb with a free sign but no takers. They were...

Used mills magic 1st time, suggested fert schedule?

Posted by kingcobbtx9b February 15, 2015

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kingcobbtx9bUpdated February 16, 2015 I just like to grow good garden roses. What I read was that people use a liquid fertilizer between MMM and I was considering using the John's recipe because it does have some stuff in it that MMM does not. Also, the MMM I bought...

Did anybody else get the "free shipping" email from Edmunds?

Posted by bethnorcal9 February 15, 2015

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sara_ann-z6bokUpdated February 16, 2015 Those sound great Ken! I just started a thread about wanting so many different roses! I ordered one each of White Licorice, Sugar Moon, Michelangelo, Sheila's Perfume (I love it and I'm not sure the one I have is going to make it)...

Golden Celebration: Please confirm ID

Posted by Liezel Gildenhuys February 14, 2015

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nanadollZ7 SWIdaho(Zone 7 Boise SW Idaho)Updated February 16, 2015 I just tried to post two photos together on another thread and I'm doing something wrong--only able to post one. So please bear with me as I try to post a couple of more GC photos. I'm still getting used to this site. Diane I ju...

Legends Rose - Anyone Familiar

Posted by joytwo1839(z6 TN) April 7, 2009

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alameda/zone 8Updated February 15, 2015 I tried another Legends because I love the bloom so. I took great care in planting it, watering it, etc., planted it spring of 2014. It is still alive - but has only 3 canes and it never did put out much in the way of branching,...

Does Heirloom Roses still sell on site? Price like catalog?

Posted by cjrosaphile(z8 Pacific NW) February 15, 2015

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smithdale1z8pnwUpdated February 15, 2015 I don't know about the pricing, logic says it should be different as online pricing includes shipping but I've heard of stranger things: a friend was there recently & bought several roses so they were still selling then. It se...

David Austin - Boscobel

Posted by gymmom411 February 14, 2015

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bethnorcal9Updated February 15, 2015 If mine looks that good, I'll be very happy!! That's beautiful!!

High water table and roses

Posted by pesheva February 15, 2015

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dbarron(z7_Arkansas)Updated February 15, 2015 There are some things you probably won't be able to grow...especially if the upper layer of soil stays moist...but far more that you can grow easily. Where I lived in Oklahoma, the water table was only about 3-4 foot below..and w...

Screen Glare

Posted by David_ in NSW Australia z8b/9a February 14, 2015

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comtessedelacouche (10b S.Australia: hotdryMedclimate)Updated February 15, 2015 Hi David. I'd be pretty happy if the grey text block was simply surrounded by a pale/soft green, ie instead of the white, since green is a restful colour, and is appropriate for gardening. Maybe also with green writing for the t...

An interesting week

Posted by sara_ann-z6bok February 14, 2015

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sara_ann-z6bokUpdated February 15, 2015 Lesley, no reason to be embarrassed! I don't think this is working the same for everyone. Yes, you are way better than average growing roses! Please, hang in there.

Ladybug or Black Kow compost for my roses?

Posted by kingcobbtx9b February 11, 2015

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Buford_NE_GA_7A(7B)Updated February 15, 2015 Black Kow is not compost, it's composted manure, 100%. It's wonderful. Black, earthy, no smell (cannot say the same for Black Hen), and it is great for roses. If you don't have a manure source, this is the next best thing. I am no...

Hot Cocoa: Evaluation and Photos

Posted by Sow_what? Southern California Inland February 13, 2015

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Sow_what? Southern California InlandUpdated February 15, 2015 Thanks Seil and Ken. Ken, I don't know the rootstock, but my best guess is Dr Huey since it's commonly used here. Alana, I wouldn't say this rose needs a lot of shade. It simply put out ugly pink blooms when we were growing it ful...

Can someone please describe Olympiad?

Posted by jasminerose4u, California 9b February 14, 2015

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seil zone 6b MIUpdated February 14, 2015 I know Oklahoma is supposed to be very fragrant but I can hardly smell mine. Fragrance is so very subjective.

Size of pot

Posted by BethC in 8a Dallas, TX February 13, 2015

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steve_gwUpdated February 14, 2015 It's often a good idea to start them in a one gallon pot. The roots will start faster as the soil will warm quicker, and they can then be up-graded to a larger pot at your leisure....

New rose bed is mostly done

Posted by kingcobbtx9b February 14, 2015

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kingcobbtx9bUpdated February 14, 2015 Yeah. The A Rambler will get huge. I know they won't all fit. I have other beds as well to plant them in don't wory. Was just sharing all roses coming. So far my DAs I already have haven't gotten huge in the last several years.

Tamara, Can a change be made so unanswered posts stay on top?

Posted by jasminerose4u, California 9b February 12, 2015

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jacqueline9CAUpdated February 14, 2015 Beth - what fig_insanity said is true, and so important. If only folks who take the effort to go in and re-do their settings notice unanswered posts, it does not solve the problem. If they changed the fall-back settings for everyo...

Your best cut roses for a bouquet

Posted by kublakan February 9, 2015

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Ken (N.E.GA.mts) 7a/b(7a/b)Updated February 14, 2015 From my garden it would be; Louise Estes, Let Freedom Ring, Brinessa, Mavrik and Remember Me makes a GREAT bouquet. If you cut it early, Dark Night makes a really nice bouquet that last a least a week.

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