Caring for roses in the Fall
Here are the 8 Fall chores to focus on in Puget Sound rose gardens that help ensure a strong & healthy start in the Spring – whenever that occurs.
Month: September 2021
Rose Rosette Disease
It is a disease that is carried by a very specific spider mite which infects your rose. You’ll see it as purple ‘witches broom’ foliage – and it can be lethal.
Is there an invasive plant lurking in your garden?
This post is a list of the most invasive weeds that we see in Western Washington & arranged by the NWCB class with pictures from their database.
How to prepare for rose success with winter pruning
This timely post is on how to prepare your roses for success with winter pruning, compared to the summer deadheading. It includes 1 video & 8 resource links,
Our QH newsletter Sept 2021
Sept Zoom meeting 9/16; the last deadheading session at Pt. Defiance Sept. 9th; WW Fair Rose Shows Sept. 12 & Sept. 19; Fall Conference details are on page 8.
What Are Old Garden Roses?
Any rose belonging to a class before 1867 is an old garden rose. There’s lots to learn about the characteristics & history of OGRs and why you should have some.
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