Recently, I had the privilege of visiting Select Roses, the renowned nursery owned and operated by celebrated rose breeder Brad Jalbert. Brad is not only a local legend in British Columbia but also a globally recognized figure in the world of rose breeding. His roses are distributed by leading nurseries worldwide, including in the United…
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…
Spring has arrived, and it’s time to dust off your pruners to prepare roses for their growing season. In his latest video, Jason from Fraser Valley Rose Farm delves into the classic “rules” of rose pruning, breaking them down to separate tradition from practicality. With seven key rules guiding the process, Jason helps gardeners prune…
Climbing roses bring vertical elegance to any garden, transforming walls, fences, and trellises into vibrant displays of blooms. With so many varieties available, selecting the right one for your space can be a rewarding challenge. In a recent video, Jason from Fraser Valley Rose Farm explores some of the most popular climbing roses, offering tips…
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 the best lavender varieties for your garden. Learn how to grow fragrant English lavender, hardy Lavandin, and more, with expert tips on planting, pruning, and care for thriving plants.
Perennials, shrubs and trees are meant to be the enduring framework of your landscape through the seasons, so chances are that you chose them with your climate in mind. One particular criteria gardeners often use for their selection is the hardiness zone rating. It’s not a perfect system – and there are several other reasons…
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.
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.
Discover the key differences between climbing and rambling roses! Learn about their blooming habits, growth styles, and unique charm to choose the perfect rose for your garden’s vertical appeal.
For most gardeners, pruning roses can feel like a maze of decisions: Is it the right time? Does the rose need heavy pruning or just a light trim? To make this process easier, Jason from Fraser Valley Rose Farm created a detailed flowchart. This step-by-step guide helps gardeners navigate pruning decisions with simple yes-or-no questions….
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…
For the front garden, we decided on a fairly tight theme: plants chosen for their fall and winter features. You might think that this plan would feel restrictive or limiting, but I actually found it to inspire my creativity. I started by ordering a few varieties of willow, with their colorful winter stems. That led…
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”…
I’ve always said that roses are the hardest working shrubs in the garden. From the earliest in spring, they provide ornamental interest to the garden, plus food and habitat for insects, birds and other wildlife. In the fall and winter, they demonstrate this work ethic with their ripening fruit – the rose hip. As I…
