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Good Roses for Marin – Touch of Class
Touch of Class lives up to its name with refined, exhibition-quality blooms. The flowers open in classic hybrid tea form, blending warm coral-pink with hints of apricot and gold. They are long-lasting both on the plant and in arrangements. The plant grows upright and balanced, with glossy green foliage that…
What’s Damaging my Rose Leaves?
Leafcutter bees (Megachilidae) are frequent visitors to rose gardens, and for rosarians they often inspire mixed feelings. Their signature damage—smooth, half-moon cuts taken from the edges of rose leaves—can look startling, especially on carefully groomed shrubs or exhibition plants. Yet these same insects play an important and often underappreciated role…
Good Roses for Marin – Polka
Polka is a dramatic climbing rose known for its enormous, glowing apricot blooms. The flowers are full and romantic, often showing subtle variations of peach, coral, and cream depending on weather and light. Their size and color make them impossible to overlook. This rose grows vigorously with thick canes and…
It’s Not a Bee
Syrphid flies, commonly known as flower or hover flies, resemble bees. The brightly colored adults are black or brown adorned with yellow banded abdomens and body markings. The broad head is about the width of the abdomen or wider and has large eyes with distinct antennae. As flies, they have…
Good Roses for Marin – Graham Thomas
Graham Thomas is one of the most celebrated English roses ever introduced. Its clear, glowing yellow blooms were groundbreaking at the time, proving that yellow roses could be both richly colored and beautifully fragrant. The flowers are deeply cupped and produced in generous clusters throughout the season. The plant is…
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