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As September comes to a close, I’m moving to a slower pace and taking more time to “just be.” A former colleague was the master of this and this “busy bee” learned the value of slowing down. It is not easy for me to do but I reap the benefits.

Yes, there’s plenty still to do in the garden but I’m taking more time to enjoy and appreciate. This has been a wonderful week of sunny skies mixed with drenching rain that we have needed for a long time. The cooler temps predicted for the next few days will be the perfect time to start bringing in my topiaries and scented geraniums, take a few more cuttings and harvest herbs.

Part of the slower pace includes assessments. Mr. G says I say the word “assess” a lot. The fact that he even mentioned it, tells me I do! 🙄 It’s true, I do enjoy “assessing the situation” and making a plan.

Previous year’s “assessments” led to a plan of adding more flowers and shrubs that are beautiful way into fall. Before, I had so focused on spring and summer (since they are my favs) and didn’t think as much about fall. The plan is paying off. Even with the drought, this has been a great year for late summer and fall bloom. Plants I’ve added that have made a difference in late beauty:

Caryopteris (Bluebeard) I have two varieties Beyond Midnight and Little Miss Sunshine from Proven Winners
Dahlias
More Autumn Joy Sedum
Lantana
Adding to the Hydrangea collection

The pollinators have noticed! Their pace has not slowed!

Pollinators are loving the Veronica Blue Salvia and Flamenco Rosita!

NEW ROSES

I am also “assessing” the roses I’d like to add next year. With my overcrowding problem, I am finding new homes for some current roses to make room for new ones.

Christian Bedard sent me the list of Weeks new releases and they look outstanding! See what you think…

FOREVER AMBER (Tom Carruth)

A medium-size Floribunda with old-fashioned form and fruity fragrance.

POP ART (Christian Bedard)

A medium-tall Grandiflora with spreading habit and old-fashioned form and strong citrus fragrance.

MIDNIGHT FIRE (Christian Bedard)

A miniature rose with very good disease resistance, very double old-fashioned flowers and a mild tea fragrance.

CHANTILLY CREAM (Christian Bedard)

This rose is a medium-tall Hybrid Tea with large blooms that have a strong fruity fragrance.

Sweet Madame Blue (Christian Bedard)

A Floribunda with rounded and bushy growth. Flowers are lavender with magenta centers and have a strong citrus & spice fragrance.

For more information on these roses, read on here.

LATEST PODCASTS

My last two interviews have been with Matt Douglas of High Country Roses. I think you’ll enjoy them.

NEW ROSE STANDOUTS
Matt shares about some of the newer roses on the market that are proving to be standouts! He also gives us a “peek” at new roses soon to be released! A rose that’s perfect for your garden just might be on Matt’s list. LINK

PRESERVING THE CLASSICS

Matt talks about a new venture he is involved with… finding and bringing more roses back into commerce. LINK

You can access these as well as other Rose Chat podcasts on the media player below…

SAVE THE RAMBLERS PROJECT – Rose Chat Podcast

SAVE THE RAMBLERS PROJECT Claude Graves On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington chats with highly decorated rosarian Claude Graves. Claude has served in numerous positions at the local and national level. Claude is the recipient of the Silver Medal, the Gold Medal, and in 2021 was the recipient of one of the American Rose Society’s highest honors, the Klima Award for excellence in the field of horticulture education concerning roses. Living out his lifelong rose passion, Claude is considered one of the leading authorities on rambler roses and has traveled the world to learn more about them. When Anne Belovich was nearing the end of her life, she asked Claude if he could help ensure her extensive rambler collection would be secure. She chose well. These magnificent giants are in good hands. Today, we learn more about the Save the Rambler Project, get an update on how things are going, and find out what’s next. LIFE AND ROSES OF ANNE BELOVICH Here is a link to the Rose Chat Podcast about Anne Belovich’s fascinating life. (LINK) RAMBLERS: THE MAGESTIC GIANT ROSES Here’s a link to Claude’s American Rose Society’s presentation on ramblers. (LINK) The Rose Chat Podcast Our 15th Season MEET THE ROSE CHAT TEAM Executive Producer & On-Air Personality Chris VanCleave – RedneckRosarian.com Chris—aka The Redneck Rosarian—is the mastermind behind the Rose Chat Podcast. He’s a nationally known rosarian, speaker, and TV personality who believes roses are for everyone, not just folks with fancy garden gloves. Whether he's talking bloom care or thorny troublemakers, Chris brings heart, humor, and a whole lot of rose wisdom to the mic. Content Creator & On-Air Personality Teresa Byington – TheGardenDiary.com Teresa is a Master Gardener, Consulting Rosarian, and one of the kindest garden cheerleaders you’ll ever meet. She’s been growing roses for decades and still gets excited when one bursts into bloom. With stories, tips, and a dash of garden gossip, she helps make Rose Chat feel like a visit with a good friend, who just happens to be a rose expert. Wanna Keep in Touch? We’d love to pop into your inbox now and then (we promise, no spam—just roses). Click here to subscribe to Rose Chat updates!