Our Queen’s Herald – October 2021
Highlights: Oct Meeting on 10/21; Oct Board Meeting on 10/25; 2021 Member’s rose favorites; “Woobox Winners”l; Results of the in-person Fair Rose Show.
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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.
Rose Rosette Disease—What Is It, and What Can You Do About It?
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.
8 Great tips for more blooms on your roses
Try these 8 great tips for more blooms on your roses each week. Expect that each type of bush will respond with a vigorous rush of new buds & larger blooms.
Our Queen’s Herald – August 2021
Highlight: Keith says that if the temperature is 85 degrees or so, deadheading will change from 4pm to 10am.
Glossary: Terms used in the world of Roses
If rose lovers want to discuss roses it makes it much easier if we can agree to use the same terminology. The following is a list of basic botanical & common terms used to describe rose plant parts.
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