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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…

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…

Have you ever seen these critters in your rose garden? Or worse yet, do you have any of these symptoms that they’ve been there? Roses with petals that resemble Swiss cheese. Young buds and stems that have holes or are broken just below the bud.  Meet the really bad guys…

Sweet Chariot is proof that fragrance doesn’t require large blooms. This miniature rose produces clusters of small, fully double flowers in soft mauve and lavender tones, often deepening in cooler weather. Despite its modest size, the fragrance is surprisingly strong and sweet, rivaling many full-sized roses. The plant is compact…

We gardeners are an enthusiastic bunch that want to give our plants all they need to flourish.  In addition to the right location, healthy soil, and water, which includes a balanced diet.  It takes a lot of energy for a plant to produce flowers, fruit, seeds, all while developing healthy…