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

Rose Shopping For Spring Gardens

'Elle' featured for the month of April, 2015 with a quote from Alain Meilland, Meilland Roses International,

Here are my favorite must have catalogs for selecting the most beautiful roses that you can begin shopping for now in January. Several of the suppliers were still offering free shipping through February 15th. You Pinterest fans there is no better place to start pinning then the list of online Continue Reading

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

Virginia, A Past Worth Exploring

Red Roses at Baptist Church Fredericksburg, VA

Virginia is for lovers of history, mystery and intrigue. People are welcoming and the gardens are beautiful. Slogans abound in my head, but if you love American history then add Fredericksburg, VA, known as America’s most historic city and the boyhood home of George Washington, Ferry Farm in Stafford County Continue Reading

“Rainbow Warrior” P. Allen Smith’s Rose Garden

Star Roses and Plants Knock-Out® Roses in Bloom

“To be a Rainbow Warrior is to be a magician who works with the energies of the Earth and the Light of the Great Spirit. Using the power they have gained to transform themselves and the earth”   ~ Richard Dannelley “Rainbow Warrior” P. Allen Smith has transformed a gentle sloping Continue Reading