Lavender, with its aromatic blooms and versatility, thrives under simple yet effective care. Jason from Fraser Valley Rose Farm shares expert tips on deadheading, planting, and maintaining lavender, ensuring vibrant growth and multiple blooms throughout the season.
Growing roses in tropical and subtropical climates presents unique challenges like intense heat, high humidity, and persistent pests. With the right care techniques and heat-tolerant rose varieties, gardeners can enjoy healthy, thriving plants even in the most demanding conditions.
Jason from Fraser Valley Rose Farm shares his expertise on starting seeds indoors, a vital step for gardeners looking to get a head start on the growing season. Whether you’re a novice or experienced gardener, understanding the distinct stages of seedling growth—germination, early development, and hardening off—can dramatically improve your success. By tailoring environmental conditions…
For gardeners who love roses but lack space in their yard—or simply want the flexibility of container gardening—roses can thrive in pots. Jason from Fraser Valley Rose Farm delved into the nuances of growing roses in containers, sharing practical advice for nurturing healthy, vibrant plants. Whether you’re considering this approach for a small patio, balcony,…
Fertilizing cuttings during propagation is a delicate balance between timing and technique. Jason from Fraser Valley Rose Farm, who has propagated over 5,000 roses and perennials, shares his insights into feeding cuttings successfully through their various stages. This guide expands on Jason’s advice, providing a detailed roadmap to ensure your cuttings transition from rootless stems…
Roses are among the most beloved garden plants, offering stunning blooms, a variety of colors, and even wildlife benefits. Yet, they sometimes intimidate new gardeners with their reputation for being high-maintenance. Jason from Fraser Valley Rose Farm sets the record straight, sharing a practical and encouraging guide for beginners interested in growing roses. From understanding…
When plant leaves start turning yellow, it’s a frustrating mystery for gardeners everywhere. Jason from Fraser Valley Rose Farm tackled this common question in a recent video, explaining that yellowing leaves can stem from a wide range of causes—sometimes even contradictory ones. Using roses as his example, he broke down the issue into actionable insights…
Growing roses from cuttings can be incredibly rewarding, offering an affordable way to propagate your favorite varieties. However, proper nutrition is essential to ensure healthy development once your cuttings begin to root. Here’s what you need to know about fertilizing rose cuttings, with clear advice to help your young plants thrive. No Fertilizer During Rooting—And…
Roses have long been celebrated for their beauty and fragrance, but did you know they can also be a delightful addition to your plate? Edible roses are becoming increasingly popular in the culinary world, offering a unique way to bring flavor, fragrance, and a touch of elegance to dishes. Among the newest innovations in this…
The Fraser Valley is a Great Place to Grow Roses Our coastal climate provides comparatively mild winters compared to the rest of Canada. Plentiful soil moisture in spring offers newly planted roses a solid start. The long bright days of summer encourage strong and repeated blooming. Individual garden sites will vary, but in general the…
Discover how to grow healthy roses without harsh chemicals! Learn essential care tips, pest control strategies, and the benefits of planting for diversity to create a thriving, balanced rose garden.
For many rose enthusiasts, successfully growing a rose from a cutting to a fully rooted, garden-ready plant is a rewarding process. Jason, from Fraser Valley Rose Farm, has outlined the step-by-step journey that takes a cutting from its initial stage to a thriving 2-gallon plant ready for planting or sale. This article provides a detailed…
At the risk of seeming foolish, I’m going to court controversy, and attempt to debunk a piece of gardening advice so commonplace that it’s taken as gospel truth. It goes like this: When planting a rose, dig a much larger hole than the pot size, and then amend the soil heavily before back-filling around the…
Roses are built to survive winter Don’t treat your roses like they’re the fancy dinnerware of the garden. Most are descended from tough, northern climate species, and they’re well prepared to get through the cold of fall and winter – at least in the mild-to-moderate climate of the Fraser Valley. Some of the “special care”…
In the succession of flowering times for garden shrubs, the Forsythia comes early, and perhaps because it’s such a bright (or even objectionable, depending on who you ask) shade of yellow, rose growers use it as a reminder to get out there and prune their roses. If you lack a Forsythia, you definitely use the more…
