August 23rd, 2010
This interesting article addresses some of the key issues regarding Roses. A careful reading of this material could make a big difference in how you think about Roses. Through fossil evidence, roses have existed since prehistoric times. In Asian gardens, more than 5,000 years ago, the first cultivated roses appeared. Roses were introduced to Europe [...]
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July 7th, 2010
Who hasn’t heard of the song about ‘The Yellow Rose of Texas’? The yellow rose is one of the most popular roses in history. The song, however, was actually about a lady a Civil War soldier is trying to find. Dolly Parton also wrote a song titled ‘Yellow Roses’ about a romance with someone who [...]
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June 16th, 2010
When one thinks of an antique, a rose might not immediately come to mind. But antique roses have been around for centuries. Shakespeare used the word ‘eglantine’ when speaking of the rose in his sonnets and plays. Eglantine is described in the dictionary as a European rose with sweet-scented leaves and pink flowers. If you [...]
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April 22nd, 2010
When you think about Roses, what do you think of first? Which aspects of Roses are important, which are essential, and which ones can you take or leave? You be the judge. The hybrid tea might also be called the flower of lovers. It makes the perfect long-stemmed rose. It flowers repeatedly and can be [...]
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March 31st, 2010
Miniature roses are actual roses but bred to stay small in size. Most mini roses also have smaller flowers than standard rose bushes but they come in a variety of types and colors. Miniature roses are quite hardy plants despite their small size. In fact, they are more winter hardy than most tea roses. Miniature [...]
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March 25th, 2010
This interesting article addresses some of the key issues regarding Roses. A careful reading of this material could make a big difference in how you think about Roses. Many of us garden because we want to grow our own fruits and vegetables. An attractive landscape or curb appeal may be the goal of others. Gardening, [...]
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February 19th, 2010
This article explains a few things about Roses, and if you’re interested, then this is worth reading, because you can never tell what you don’t know. Some say roses aren’t climbers by nature and must be taught. Just think….a climber that can grow to forty feet up a tree, yes, it’s possible! If you prefer [...]
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September 7th, 2009
Have you ever wondered what exactly is up with Roses? This informative report can give you an insight into everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Roses. One type of rose that seems saturated with sophistication beginning with its name is the English rose. There have been stories and books written with the name. But [...]
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August 23rd, 2009
So what is Roses really all about? The following report includes some fascinating information about Roses–info you can use, not just the old stuff they used to tell you. Would you like to cut down on the areas you would normally have to mow grass? You could plant roses as a groundcover. This will produce [...]
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August 22nd, 2009
When you think about Roses, what do you think of first? Which aspects of Roses are important, which are essential, and which ones can you take or leave? You be the judge. Who hasn’t heard of the most popular flowering plant of all time, the rose? The rose plant can spark a quick conversation amongst [...]
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