Jason from Fraser Valley Rose Farm concludes his fascinating series on old garden roses with one of his personal favorites—the Portland roses. Often overshadowed by their more famous successors, these roses represent a critical turning point in rose history. Their story intertwines with the excitement of reblooming roses in Europe, a genetic puzzle, and a…
Jason from Fraser Valley Rose Farm offers a fascinating introduction to hybridizing roses, a centuries-old practice that allows gardeners to create unique rose varieties through selective cross-pollination. The process involves transferring pollen from one rose variety to another to produce seeds with a unique genetic combination. While not every seed will produce a spectacular rose,…
When it comes to selecting the right rose for your garden, the choices can feel overwhelming. Jason, from Fraser Valley Rose Farm, delves into this topic with clarity and expertise, helping both novice and experienced gardeners navigate the maze of rose classifications. Roses are often categorized into groups with terms like “grandiflora,” “floribunda,” and “hybrid…
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…
Learn how to hybridize roses in just 4 easy steps! Discover the basics of rose breeding, from collecting pollen to growing unique seedlings. Perfect for beginners looking to create their dream rose.
Red is the new purple, purple the old red. At least as far as western rose breeding goes, this is the way it went. Maybe red was always a desirable color, but among the old garden roses of Europe, true red wasn’t one of the options. There was white, light pink, dark pink, and even…
