Farwest 2019
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Category: Roses
I Beg Your Pardon, I Love My Rose Garden
This year I committed to really taking care of my roses. I weeded, watered well, added compost, added organic fertilizer regularly and monitored pests. It’s been a good year for roses. The first flush of blooms was in June and it was glorious. I felt like my friends who had been away all winter had returned for a summer party. I enjoyed their colors the … Continue reading I Beg Your Pardon, I Love My Rose Garden
Garlic from Father to Son
I just planted my garlic and I’m so happy to be part of its story. I got it from a friend who had it from his father who kept it from the grandfather who came to our country from Czechoslovakia traveling through Ellis Island around the turn of the century. This garlic has been around. It started in central Europe, was carried to Michigan and … Continue reading Garlic from Father to Son
Portland Rose Garden
I captured this short 8 second video at the Portland, Oregon Rose garden this month. It’s so fleeting, but it captures the sweetness of summer and the beauty of this floriferous climbing rose, Super Dorothy Perkins. I don’t know who the running girl is, but who wouldn’t want to skip carefree through this place? I love the way this rose hangs down, like wisteria or … Continue reading Portland Rose Garden
Elaine’s Rose Tour 2015
It’s July and I’m surrounded by roses! What could be better than to wake up in the morning with sunny yellow Julia Child or see the soft glow of Gourmet Popcorn in the evening? Buds are opening, foliage is still fresh and it’s turning out to be a summer for roses! I sprayed in early spring with a copper soap fungicide to keep black … Continue reading Elaine’s Rose Tour 2015
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