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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…
Garden Bad Guys – Rose Curculios
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…
Good Roses for Marin – Sweet Chariot
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…
Get the Most Out of Your Fertilizer
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…
Good Roses for Marin – Mr. Lincoln
Mr. Lincoln is often considered the gold standard for red roses, particularly for fragrance. Its deep, dark red blooms are velvety in texture and dramatically shaped, opening slowly to reveal classic hybrid tea form. The scent is powerful, rich, and unmistakably “old rose,” making it a favorite for cutting gardens….
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