Tag Archives: DAVID AUSTIN ROSES

Who? What? Where? … Growing & Buying Roses

Posted on April 1, 2013 by

When I’m ready to purchase roses or looking for information to better care for my roses, I start with these guys: American Rose Society was founded in 1892 and is the oldest single plant horticultural society in America. The ARS … Continue reading →

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Roses … Old and New

Posted on November 14, 2012 by

There are many types of roses from species (wild) and old garden varieties (OGRs) to the modern hybrids and landscape roses. And I love them all. I can honestly say that every class of rose is beautiful to me. Each … Continue reading →

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David Austin and Me

Posted on November 9, 2012 by

For the past 20 years I have had a secret crush. His name is David Austin. He lives in England. He grows roses. Actually, he creates roses. He even created a new kind of rose … English roses … blending … Continue reading →

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Potting Shed Review: R is for Rose

Posted on October 20, 2012 by

I am currently reading Carolyn Parker’s book R is for Rose and am taking my time to savor every story and every picture. This book is not only eye candy for rose lovers, but it also showcases so many of … Continue reading →

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Bloom Thyme: THE LIST

Posted on September 9, 2011 by

In the fall I start getting a bit frantic … trying to enjoy my roses ENOUGH. ENOUGH to make it last. ENOUGH to make it last until next May. That is a lot of enjoying. And, this is the time … Continue reading →

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Roses, Roses and More Roses

Posted on February 1, 2011 by

The day after Christmas starts my official countdown to spring. It all begins with garden catalogs. I love them. I even save them. I have garden catalogs that are 15 years old. I dream, plot, measure and make my plan. … Continue reading →

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Secret Crush

Posted on February 1, 2011 by

For the past 20 years I have had a secret crush. His name is David Austin. He lives in England. He grows roses. Actually, he creates roses. He even created a new kind of rose … English roses … blending … Continue reading →

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