Easy Steps To Bare Root Rose Planting

'Miracle on the Hudson' at The Biltmore the day it swept the show winning 'Best Overall category

“It seems that Canadian Geese are one of the most followed bird groups in the US. Their overhead migrations are a sure sign of the changing of the seasons.”  ~ Lisa Shea Nothing can lull us into thinking we have plenty of time to get ready for spring than the Continue Reading

The Love Language of Roses

Star Roses 'RadRazz' A KnockOut Kissed with Ice Crystals

“All of us blossom when we feel loved and wither when we do not feel loved.” Gary Chapman, The Five Love Languages for Singles Roses have a Love Language expressed by their color. This Valentine’s Day let your roses do the talking, Second That Emotion with a rose. Do you know what Continue Reading

Oso Easy Ice Princess Roses Reign | Proven Winners

Oso Easy 'Italian Ice by Proven Winners

Fall of 2013 was the first time I planted roses in the fall. Oso Easy Shrub Roses by Proven Winners are the first roses I ever planted in the fall of 2013. There is no particular reason.. Growing up on the beautiful north shore of Lake Michigan in Illinois, spring Continue Reading

Rainbow Colors of Love

Erik my beautiful boy with Downs Syndrome and 'Europeana' in the garden

“The ‘I Love You More Than List’ of a four year old that will melt your heart into ice cream puddles.” ~ Susan Fox

Happiness = Managing Expectations

Star Roses 'RadRazz' A KnockOut Kissed with Ice Crystals

This is a glimpse at the simplicity of managing life’s expectations. The family was all sitting around visiting. I said “I’m writing a Thanksgiving post about what I’m thankful for.” Out-of-the-blue, Big Daddy announces, “I’m thankful I haven’t had my first heart attack.” You can imagine he’s a pretty happy Continue Reading