Rose Cuttings – September, 2011

By Neil Sperry • September 26, 2011

The Newest Earth-Kind® Roses Cecile Brunner is familiar as the “Sweetheart Rose.” Photos courtesy of Texas A&M Horticulture. Reve d’Or was named the 2010 Earth-Kind Rose of the Year. Only …

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Rose Cuttings – August, 2011

By Neil Sperry • August 23, 2011

Drought-stressed Roses The dramatic arch at the Antique Rose Emporium in Brenham frames a garden that rebounds no matter what Mother Nature dishes out. Photo courtesy of Mike Shoup. Many …

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Aftermath of the Drought

By Neil Sperry • August 23, 2011

One Nellie R. Stevens holly in row has been lost, probably due to competition from tree’s roots. I’ve begun each of my radio programs these past several weeks with the …

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Rose Cuttings – July, 2011

By Neil Sperry • July 25, 2011

 A hedge of ‘Marie Pavie’ at the Antique Rose Emporium. Photos courtesy of Mike Shoup. Rooting Roses – It’s in the Bag! This landscape features multiple plantings of ‘Old Blush’ …

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Rose Cuttings – June, 2011

By Neil Sperry • June 27, 2011

‘Mermaid’ is a super-vigorous, thorny rose, suited to climbing in wild places and on large structures. Photos courtesy of Mike Shoup. The Character of a Rose To choose two examples, …

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Rose Cuttings – May, 2011

By Neil Sperry • May 23, 2011

‘Chrylser Imperial.’ Photo courtesy of the Antique Rose Emporium. Scent-sational Roses “The fragrance always remains in the hand that gives the rose.” A fitting quote for those who share their …

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Rose Cuttings – April, 2011

By Neil Sperry • April 27, 2011

In spring, poppies, larkspur and countless other flowers bloom in abundance at the Antique Rose Emporium. All photos by Carolyn Skei. Best Little Field Trip in Texas Trees, shrubs, annuals, …

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Rose Cuttings – March, 2011

By Neil Sperry • March 28, 2011

Salvias and other perennials surround ‘Archduke Charles’ in this sentimental planting at the Antique Rose Emporium. All photos courtesy of Mike Shoup. Add Some Color to Your Life Most roses …

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