Rose Cuttings Archives - Page 5 of 14

Rose Cuttings – May, 2012

By Mike Shoup • May 29, 2012

Rosa ‘Mutabalis’ (butterfly rose). Photo by Neil Sperry. Summer Let Down As gardeners here in Texas, we are blessed with beautiful spring and fall blooms from our repeat-blooming roses. For …

Rose Cuttings – April, 2012

By Mike Shoup • April 25, 2012

KnockOut™ roses have become superstars thanks to prolific blooms and disease resistance. Photo courtesy of Mike Shoup. What Is a Perfect Rose? What is a perfect rose? According to our …

Rose Cuttings – March, 2012

By Mike Shoup • March 26, 2012

Rose: Herb of the Year 2012 Rose hips, the fruits of the rose, have a vital place in the history of medicine. Photo courtesy of Mike Shoup. Roses, though they …

Rose Cuttings – February, 2012

By Neil Sperry • February 17, 2012

Lovely companion plantings for roses can hide low-lying deterrents for deer. Read below about the solution used at the Antique Rose Emporium. Photos courtesy of Mike Shoup. Oh Deer! Roses …

Rose Cuttings – January, 2012

By Neil Sperry • January 25, 2012

A yellow Banksia rose blooms on the grounds of the Antique Rose Emporium near Brenham. Photo courtesy of Mike Shoup. Lady Banksia – More than Just Flowers Very few roses …

Rose Cuttings – December, 2011

By Neil Sperry • December 27, 2011

When trimming roses, any dead canes can be cut and used in grilling your favorite meat on the barbecue. Photo by Neil Sperry. The Sweet Flavor of Smoking with… Rose …

Rose Cuttings – November, 2011

By Neil Sperry • November 18, 2011

Butterflies hover near fall blossoms at the Antique Rose Emporium. Photo courtesy of Mike Shoup. Butterflies in November It is late fall, and while many gardens have slowed down and …

Rose Cuttings – October, 2011

By Neil Sperry • October 24, 2011

Two specimens of ‘Old Blush’ show their beauty and vigor in this photo from Mike Shoup of the Antique Rose Emporium. From the Dust After experiencing a drought that many …

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