Category Archives: the good news about roses
Return Of the swamp rose
The swamp rose is back and better than ever. It’s about four feet by four feet now, covered with panicles of 2.5″ semi-double lavender -pink blossoms that the light shines through. And the fragrance scents the entire yard. It’s a … Continue reading
On thorns, and thornless rose recommendations
On thorns I love the fact that roses have thorns. I think their silky-soft petals, gorgeous colors, and sensuous scents coupled with razor-sharp, bloodthirsty thorns make a piquant combination. But not everybody feels the way I do. So here are … Continue reading
Garden May 2012
This spring we must have gotten the right weather at the right time, because everything bloomed wonderfully [if terrifyingly early]. Here are photos. The big one trying to tear down the porch at left is Awakening. Bob said he … Continue reading
The Lazy Organic Rose Gardener 