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…
Propagating rosemary is a rewarding and cost-effective way to produce new plants for your garden. Jason, from Fraser Valley Rose Farm, shares his tried-and-true method for taking rosemary cuttings and ensuring high success rates. This guide expands on Jason’s advice, offering insights into every step of the propagation process while addressing common questions and challenges….
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…
Roses are a timeless gift, and many wonder if those beautiful bouquets can become more than a fleeting gesture. Jason from Fraser Valley Rose Farm tackled this intriguing question in a recent video, explaining how to propagate roses from cut flowers. While it’s possible to grow roses from bouquet stems, the process requires careful attention…
The baggie method is a simple and popular seed germination technique, often used by gardeners looking to save space or speed up the germination process. Jason from Fraser Valley Rose Farm shared his insights on the method, outlining its advantages, disadvantages, and the specific circumstances where it truly shines. If you’ve been curious about this…
Consistently providing your roses with the right amount of water is one of the most important factors in maintaining their beauty and vigor throughout the growing season. Jason from Fraser Valley Rose Farm explains why this simple practice often makes the difference between a vibrant, thriving rose and one that struggles to produce blooms after…
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…
Roses are celebrated for their beauty and fragrance, and selecting varieties with the most alluring scents can take your garden to the next level. Jason from Fraser Valley Rose Farm shares his top picks for fragrant roses, highlighting their diverse colors, growth habits, and distinctive scents. While roses share an underlying “rose” fragrance, their scents…
Climbing roses are a stunning addition to any garden, offering height, vibrant blooms, and the opportunity to create breathtaking vertical displays. However, to get the best performance from climbing roses, they require thoughtful pruning and training techniques. Jason from Fraser Valley Rose Farm offers expert insights into how to manage these unique roses, focusing on…
Lavender, cherished for its aromatic blooms and versatility, can be grown through two primary methods: propagation by cuttings or starting from seed. Each approach has its strengths and challenges, but for gardeners aiming for uniformity and efficiency, cuttings often stand out as the preferred method. Jason from Fraser Valley Rose Farm provides valuable insights into…
Lavender is a beloved garden plant known for its calming fragrance, elegant blooms, and versatility in landscapes and containers. While growing lavender from seed is an excellent option, it can be slow and yield inconsistent results. Propagating lavender by cuttings, on the other hand, offers a faster, more reliable way to replicate the exact characteristics…
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…
Jason, the grower behind Fraser Valley Rose Farm, has spent years perfecting his propagation techniques. Today, almost every plant in his greenhouse—from roses to hydrangeas—started life as a cutting. But as he admits, his path to success wasn’t easy. Early on, he struggled with the same questions many gardeners face: Why do cuttings fail? Why…
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…
If you’ve ever dreamed of growing roses from cuttings, this straightforward method shared by Jason from Fraser Valley Rose Farm could be your answer. Whether you’re starting with roses in your garden or a potted rose from the store, this propagation technique uses simple household items like a milk jug and toilet paper rolls to…
