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Posted by sandinmyshoesoregon May 23, 2009

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jacqueline9CAUpdated July 31, 2014 Certainly the post which started this thread appears to be suspect, as it is the one and only post ever from that person, and whoever it is has not further participated in this thread. Why would anyone do this? Coincidentally, I w...

My second msg. Patterns on leaves?

Posted by andreark July 30, 2014

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jerijen(Zone 10)Updated July 31, 2014 Don't worry. He'll recover! I'm so used to that pattern of salts in my foliage here, I almost don't see it anymore. It's what happens when a garden is irrigated by water like ours here, and there is no rain.

Holes In Leaves

Posted by zjw727(Coastal Oregon Zone 8b) September 20, 2012

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jim1961 Zone 6a Central Pa.Updated July 31, 2014 As stated they are sawfly larvea (Rose Slugs) Kill em if you pick them off the bush because they can climb back up on the bush... I did a experiment not long ago and I watched 3 different rose slugs climb back up on to the bush af...

The Drought Garden

Posted by ingrid_vc so. CA zone 9 July 27, 2014

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socksUpdated July 30, 2014 I've had the same experience with what I also assume is raccoons since I see them often enough. They dig around the very base of the rose bush, quite deep. I've even had them dig deeply around sprinkler PVC. Must be earthworms the...

PJP was green 2 days ago

Posted by andreark July 30, 2014

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roseseek(9)Updated July 30, 2014 There are probably nutrient deficiencies involved due to the extreme heat and the water stresses which occur during it, no matter how much or frequently you water. During this mess, the prime directive is just keeping the blamed t...

Free rose Ph.D. Thesis

Posted by henry_kuska July 28, 2014

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canadian_rose(zone 3a)Updated July 30, 2014 Thanks Henry! I'm going to check out your info. Carol

Shurb Rose VS Hybird Tea Rose

Posted by Hrose(6 A) July 20, 2014

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summersrhythm_z6aUpdated July 29, 2014 I like this thread. It's one of the best so far. It has heart and soul, you can feel people's love and passion about their shurb roses and HTs. It has carried out many wonderful rose photos, it's very educational for gardeners all...

Good news, bad news. Floribundas

Posted by PinkFrontDoor July 29, 2014

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buford(7 NE GA)Updated July 29, 2014 I am in the process of digging up 30 roses, including large teas because of construction happening in my yard. It's not that hard. If you have a spot, just make sure you have that spot read, hole dug before you take it out of the ...

ants in potted roses

Posted by andreark July 23, 2014

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reemcook(8a PNW)Updated July 29, 2014 Oh dear...I saw ants in my potted roses this morning. This is the first time we've had ants prancing about rose plants. I am going to try the cinnamon sticks method. Can I grind up the cinnamon sticks and sprinkle them across vari...

Help with identifying this rose

Posted by donnaroe July 28, 2014

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view1ny NY 6-7Updated July 29, 2014 This is what a Peace bloom looked like on 7/20. The colors were a bit softer.

Photography question...

Posted by redwolfdoc_z5(5) July 27, 2014

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hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated July 29, 2014 thanks. just a lucky shot.

Does lime sulfur works?

Posted by jumbojimmy(Australa) July 23, 2014

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meredith_e Z7b, Piedmont of NC, 1000' elevationUpdated July 29, 2014 It must be our dew here, too, Jim. I have some really dry spots in my yard that also get a whole lot of wind, yet I still get fungal problems that require dampness. I mean these plants really bake, and the grass won't grow due to ...

Potted Roses

Posted by PeaceLilySam July 28, 2014

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jasminerose4u, California 9bUpdated July 28, 2014 Hi PeaceLilySam: Welcome! I've been growing roses less than a year, but I wanted to share the below link on container roses from my rose society. Seil is right; your local rose society can offer lots of advice. I live in a warm re...

Golden Buddha in blossom

Posted by Joe Moose, Zone 9A July 19, 2014

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hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated July 28, 2014 You have done some heroic work on that property, Christopher. What a transformation! JoeMoose your GB looks fantastic, even with a bit of summer crispiness.

Soroptimist International

Posted by seil zone 6b MI July 23, 2014

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seil zone 6b MIUpdated July 28, 2014 Oh, that's wonderful, Diane, thanks for telling us!

Is this a sport?

Posted by Joe Moose, Zone 9A July 27, 2014

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henry_kuskaUpdated July 28, 2014 It may be interesting to compare the size of the pollen grains produced by the single with the size of the pollen grains produced by the normal flowers. I would expect that a local high school or college biology/botany lab could d...

anyone grow Iceberg

Posted by babera(5a (Montana)) July 26, 2014

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opheliathornvt zone 5Updated July 28, 2014 Thanks for the link to that wonderful article about it!

worried about freezing next winter- give your roses aspirin?

Posted by henry_kuska July 26, 2014

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clax66Updated July 28, 2014 Forget the roses....maybe I should pop an aspirin as part of my daily skin regimen? I'm kidding....

My Fair Bianca Rose

Posted by clax66 July 26, 2014

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clax66Updated July 27, 2014 It was planted in summer of 2012 and the shrub size is small. I wanted a compact rose shrub for my part shade, urban front garden. Molineux - I'd love to see yours. My DAs are thriving this year - no blackspot - but this has not b...

Want to know more about Miniature Roses

Posted by sara_ann-z6bok July 24, 2014

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seil zone 6b MIUpdated July 27, 2014 Lilyfinch, pot it! Then you can move it where ever you want some color or enjoy it on your patio.

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