Thornless roses
Think all roses have thorns? Think again. Discover thornless beauties that are perfect for patios, pathways, and family-friendly gardens. From classics to modern picks, find the right rose for you.
Baron Girod de l’Ain
Struggling with roses in pots? Discover why Baron Girod de l’Ain thrives in the ground, how to manage diseases like powdery mildew, and tips for showcasing its stunning blooms!
Spring tidy and fertilizing
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…
Overwintering roses in the Fraser Valley
If you grow roses in BC’s lower mainland, overall you’re pretty fortunate in your climate. Maybe not quite so fortunate as a rose grower in the highlands of Ecuador, but definitely lucky in comparison to a rose grower in Flin Flon, Manitoba. We benefit from a mild maritime climate, four (usually) distinct seasons, and we’re…
Old Garden Roses
Discover the timeless charm of old garden roses—fragrant, resilient, and steeped in history. Learn about their origins, unique traits, and how to grow these living connections to centuries of gardening tradition.
Bonica
You know this rose, even if you don’t know that you know this rose. ‘Bonica’ is so widely planted by landscapers that you’ll see a light pink rose at a strip mall or gas station, my first bet would be ‘Bonica’. I grow it because it’s a great garden rose, but I did pause in…