Austin roses

Rosy Future

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In the aftermath of World War II, roses, loved for millennia by gardeners, artists, and everyday people, became divas. The hybrid tea rose, with its long stems, plump buds, and opulent petal configurations, reigned supreme in American gardens. People, including my rose-loving father, planted his first garden with peachy-pink ‘Peace’, blood red ‘Mr. Lincoln’, and … Read more

Golden Celebration

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I have a passion for just about all roses, and right now, as they put on their brave last act, I feel especially tender towards them.  The changes in light—intensity and duration—have affected their colors.  The petals of my red and white-striped ‘Scentimental’ are now more red than white.  Back in May the color ratio … Read more