Jason, from Fraser Valley Rose Farm, invites readers into his journey—a decade-long transformation from a secure management career to running a thriving backyard nursery. This bold move wasn’t a spur-of-the-moment decision but a gradual shift fueled by passion and purpose. For Jason, working with plants and engaging with gardening enthusiasts felt like the natural course…
Propagation through stem cuttings is a time-honored and highly effective way to grow plants. Jason from Fraser Valley Rose Farm shares his practical knowledge and insights on this propagation method, explaining its versatility and wide application across plant species. With years of experience and thousands of cuttings under his belt, Jason reveals the nuances of…
The internet can be a wonderful resource for gardeners, offering tips and techniques from experts around the world. However, not all the advice you’ll find online holds up under scrutiny. In a recent video, Jason from Fraser Valley Rose Farm, a professional grower with years of experience, delves into the world of fake rose propagation…
(First published in the Roses-Canada Quarterly Journal) The farmers’ market might seem a slightly off-key place to sell roses. There among the hand-crafted soaps and blackberry honey, the beaded jewellery and ancient grains bread, I know I seemed a little out of place. Don’t get me wrong. You’d sometimes find a vendor who offered a…
