Outsmarting Weeds & Invasive Plants
A wise equation of plant identification, focused controls, and prioritization can add up to a lot less work when trying to build a new rose garden.
Odyssey II
Buckle up, as we explore through our camera some of the treasures that we discovered during Odyssey II in 2023 – with tongue firmly planted in cheek.
10 Tips to Add Roses Into Your Perennial Garden
We love roses and want everyone to love them, too. Here are a few tips to help you get started adding roses to your perennial garden.
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.
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.
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.
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.
5 Instagram-Worthy Rose Gardens in Washington State
After touring Washington’s 5 Instagram-worthy rose gardens, you may want to grow your own. Use these IG photos of your favorite roses for easy inspiration.
Cellphones in the garden
For many of us, time spent in the garden is an escape, but there are some practical reasons for taking your smartphone out in the garden with you every time.
Rebuilding America’s rose garden
Rose growing in America is rapidly changing, and so is America’s Rose Garden in Shreveport . Here’s a glimpse into the recent changes at the ARS headquarters.
Honoring “Rosie the Riveter” with gardens
The Rosie Rose Gardens idea has grown when it was realized that America needed to honor the ‘Rosies’ who’d worked at the home front during WWII. We can help.
A Return to the Victory Garden
Don’t just hide away from the outdoors during the Covid quarantine – start a Victory Garden in your yard. 5 ideas to start up your healthy vegetable garden.
Traveling to Work –
I travel to work in gardens in the US and Europe, from WA State to Malta so far. Join me as I post journey stories and pictures from these trips. Bonjour . .
Packing the most into a small rose garden
Just because you may have less space than the imagined acre of your dream house, don’t think you can’t make your current yard attractive. Especially in 2020.
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