Rose Cuttings – December, 2007

By Neil Sperry • December 26, 2007

Plan to gather fresh rose petals this spring for an adventure in old-fashioned bead making. Rose Petal Beads Yes, Christmas has already passed, but for next year add this idea …

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Rose Cuttings – November, 2007

By Neil Sperry • November 28, 2007

Independence Display Garden Many roses are useful garden plants, especially when combined with colorful companions like salvia, penstemons and other perennials. Some of the most evocative uses, though, may be …

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Rose Cuttings – October, 2007

By Neil Sperry • October 23, 2007

Decomposed leaves, bark and other organic matter that makes up compost is the life blood of your soil and garden. An elixir, or “tea,” made from compost has shown to …

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Rose Cuttings – October, 2007

By Neil Sperry • October 23, 2007

Late summer is the time when some roses put on a massive display of green, marble-sized fruit called hips. Hips form at the base of a spent flower and are …

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Rose Cuttings – October, 2007

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2007

First Blooms This year is proving to be no different than any other year in the varied expressions of our spring flowers. Mother Nature always changes the amount of rain …

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Rose Cuttings – October, 2007

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2007

With warm temperatures approaching, it is a good time to plant annuals. They embellish our gardens, not only for summer, but well into fall. I have found that annual combinations …

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Rose Cuttings – October, 2007

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2007

I am biased towards old roses. I personally think that they are the ultimate garden plant. Long-lived, colorful, fragrant, carefree, versatile and fast-growing are the adjectives that come to mind …

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Rose Cuttings – October, 2007

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2007

Caldwell Pink, a rose found in Caldwell, Texas, is one of the best roses for our hot Texas summers. It’s a standout for several reasons. First and foremost is its …

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