reblooming roses

The Clutches of Spring

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    Summer is here, but many of us are still locked in the clutches of spring.  Why?  Because the remnants of the swell garden party that was the spring growing season are still with us.  Think of all the flashy “guests” at that party—roses, clematis, peonies and iris of all sorts.  They thrilled us all, … Read more

Rosy Future

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In 2000 the horticultural world turned upside down with the introduction of a new rose.  Its registration name was ‘RADrazz’, but it became known to the world as ‘Knock Out’.  Sixteen years later, it is probably the most popular rose in the United States, if not the world. On the face of it, ‘Knock Out’ … Read more