Hi Folks, KG here! Recently I headed to Portland, Oregon to visit family and had the pleasure of visiting the International Rose Test Garden! I took a bunch of great pictures and wanted to share them with you, but first here is a little background on the garden:
“The International Rose Test Garden is also one of 24 official testing sites for the internationally respected All-America Rose&hellip
Location: Vermont
Romance. This is not a rose I grew. It was from a Valentine’s bouquet. There is no denying it, no matter how hardened one’s heart gets, roses speak to a woman’s heart. Roses say more than words. They smell, feel, look like the luxury of blooming, undeserved love.
Everywhere I have lived I have planted rose bushes. Last summer I drove by a house I once&hellip
Location: Midwest
As a gardener, I’m always looking for ways to save money and grow the most organic garden. I compost, I share seeds and plants with neighbors, I can my own produce . . . but every year I spend at least $300 watering my garden and lawn! That’s why I’m collecting rainwater this summer.
For centuries, people have collected runoff – our old house still has the&hellip
Roses can be some of the most colorful and easy to maintain summer plants for the garden, if you choose the right variety for your conditions and commitment level. On my exposed Chicago rooftop with my low-maintenance approach, mini-roses work best.
Mini-roses are tough compact mounds of summer color, which makes them ideal for containers. They are resistant to drought, heat, and diseases. &hellip
