Learn how to prune roses like a pro! Discover simple tips for timing, shaping, and maintaining healthy shrubs, plus debunk common pruning myths for beautiful blooms and a thriving rose garden.
Imagine I’m hosting a quiz show. I have a panel of noted rosarians ready to buzz in. I unveil cuttings from a rose variety for their inspection and challenge them to “Name that rose…” After clicking furiously at his buzzer, contestant #1 pulls at his facial hair, shifts his baseball cap, and answers with a…
Learn how to approach fall and winter rose pruning with expert guidance. Discover timing strategies, essential techniques to safeguard your roses, and tips for minimizing winter damage while preparing your garden for a healthy spring season.
‘Altissimo’ was flowering early this season – and that’s when I first wrote about this distinctive rose. The trick is that ‘Altissimo’ never stopped blooming. When selecting roses for the local farmer’s market, I had a hard time not bringing this rose every week. The individual flowers don’t last too long, but the rose reblooms so quickly and…
Discover the essential steps for growing roses from seed, including the importance of cold stratification, selecting quality seeds, and proper planting techniques. Learn how to nurture seedlings into thriving plants with practical advice from an experienced rose grower.
Lavender has long been celebrated for its beauty, fragrance, and versatility. In a recent visit to Exemplar Horticulture, Jason from Fraser Valley Rose Farm sat down with Julia, an expert grower, to explore the many varieties of lavender and help gardeners determine which type might best suit their needs. Exemplar Horticulture grows 24 different varieties,…