Integrating roses into your landscape
With proper planning of your design plus some routine maintenance, you can enjoy the mixed beauty of roses all the way into October in the Pacific Northwest.
Welcome CatBot
Let’s welcome the new CatBot: Click on the small image in the bottom corner & a chat will pop up. Using text, ask your questions about gardens, roses, & travel.
A I in WordPress
Here’s my first interaction with a new BlogBot on this site using the 2021 ChatGPT 3.0 engine & isn’t connected to the internet – so it’s pretty limited.
10 Invasive Plants Found in Northwest Gardens
Invasive plants can be a significant problem in our gardens if they’re not managed. They can out-compete native plants and cause harm to our region.
Tips for Watering Your Summer Rose Garden
By adopting proper watering habits, you can help your rose plants survive the hot weather. Here are some tips to guide you during these hot summer months.
Choosing the Best Pots for Roses
When it comes to roses, don’t ignore these factors when choosing large pots for your outdoor garden locations. Here are some considerations to help you succeed.
Try Marsaskala . .
If you ever get to Malta visit Marsaskala for a 3 day stay to recover from your travels. It’s mellow, sunny, picturesque, & full of nice people & good food.
Villa Frere Gardens
This is not just a garden or an old building. It’s now a national monument: Villa Frere was recently designated as a Grade 1 heritage monument by Malta.
Valletta’s Mysterium Fidei Museum
Valletta’s Mysterium Fidei Monastery Museum has opened to the public after 400 years and is worth a visit for its garden & its history when you are in Malta.
Dude – Where You Been?
It’s been a few ugly years, but I’m back posting in Europe. This up-close & personal post is from Malta, one of my favorites.
10 Mistakes to Avoid With Your Roses
Watch out for these 10 mistakes to avoid with your roses. Planting, pruning, deadheading, & watering lead the list – but don’t forget about the deer.
Confronting Rose Rosette Disease
You know you’ve got it when your roses show twisted purplish growth that looks like a “witches broom”. Let’s learn how to easily recognize & remove it.
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