Rose Care Information ABOUT THE DIFFERENT ROSE CLASSES Types of Roses by Steve Jones: For the beginner, explains the different classes of roses. Many photos. Rose Recommendations by Kitty Belendez: A description of some of the roses we recommend for the Santa Clarita Valley, includes color photos of the best. Fabulous Floribunda Roses by Kitty Belendez: Explains the different types of floribundas. Lots of photos of the best ones. Old Garden Rose Primer by Steve Jones: An overview of OGR rose types, many color photos by Kitty Belendez. Roses That Climb by Steve Jones: A discussion of the various types of climbers. Color photos by Steve and Kitty. Miniature Roses by Kitty Belendez: Tells about the versatility of using miniature roses in today's landscape. Many color photos. Winning Shrub Roses by Kitty Belendez: Discusses some of the best English shrub roses for exhibiting, and for the garden, too. Lots of photos by Kitty. Hybrid Teas by Kitty Belendez: The history of the "Queen of Modern Roses." Favorite Polyanthas Roses by Robert B. Martin, Jr.: Bob tells about the history of the polyantha roses and some of the best polyanthas available today. Color photos. Tea Roses and the Landscape by Steve Jones. Describes various tea roses and how they can be used in the landscape. Raising Minis to New Heights by Kitty Belendez. Explains how to grow potted minis at heights that are easy to work with. Sophisticated Singles by Kitty Belendez. Tells all about the 5-petalled roses. Mini-Flora Review by Steve Jones. A discussion about the mini-flora class of roses. ROSE CARE CALENDARS Minimalist Rose Care Calendar by Kitty Belendez. For the lazy gardener, or for those who only have time to do the bare minimum for their roses. Monthly Rose Care Calendar by Kitty Belendez: Month by month detailed rose care with complete explanations. Exhibitor's Rose Care Calendar (pdf version) by Kitty Belendez: Annual at-a-glance chart of what an exhibitor does to get those prize-winning roses. PLANTING & PRUNING Container Roses by Kitty Belendez: Gives the pros and cons of growing roses in the ground versus growing them in pots. Maximize Your Minis by Kitty Belendez: How to get the best from mini roses. Make a Rose Bed by Steve Jones: Tells how to make a rose bed. Planting Bareroot Roses by Kitty Belendez: Tells how to properly plant roses. Pruning Roses by Kitty Belendez: Gives the basics on winter pruning of roses. Before and after photos! Rejuvenate Your Potted Roses by Kitty Belendez: When it's time to give your potted roses a new lease on life. Thumb Pruning by Lynn Snetsinger. The Art, Science, and Philosophy of Thumb Pruning Your Roses to encourage bigger blooms. How to Start Bare Root Roses in Containers by Robert B. Martin, Jr. Tells how to get bareroot roses off to a great start by planting them into containers. Pruning Miniature Roses by Robert B. Martin, Jr. Explains all the details of how to properly prune miniature roses. SOIL, MULCHING, & FERTILIZING Balancing Your pH by Steve Jones: Explains how to improve your soil by balancing the pH. Magic Elixirs by Kitty Belendez. Learn about the magic potions for growing great roses. Methods of Fertilizing by Kitty Belendez: Tells different ways of fertilizing roses. Mulching Roses by Kitty Belendez: Explains how to reap the rewards of mulching your roses. Soil Critters by Steve Jones: Discusses the microscopic organisms that live in our soil. The Submersible Pump by Kitty Belendez. Talks about how to use the submersible pump for efficiently fertilizing roses. Earthworms and Roses by Robert B. Martin, Jr. Explains the benefits of having earthworms in the rose garden, and how to attract them. ORGANIC GARDENING Organic Correctness by Kathy DeRoo: Discusses organic materials used in the rose garden and how to not overdo it. Organic. What's In a Word? by Paulette Mouchet. Explains the meaning of "organic." Mixmasters by Lynn Snetsinger. Commercially Available Natural/Organic Products for Roses Mildew Malady by Paulette Mouchet. Organic alternatives to mildew prevention on roses. Quick California Compost by Lynn Bennett. Tells the benefits of using compost in the rose garden and how to make it. Rose Pests (Bugs & Diseases) by Kitty Belendez: Just an overview of the various bugs and diseases that plague roses. Many close-up photos! Rosemania Spray Reference Chart Includes dosages, spray intervals, and toxicity levels for many of the "designer chemicals." PDF format. Rose Mosaic Virus Interesting article by Jeri Jennings Baldo's Bug Page All kinds of info and color photos of bugs & diseases. Yikes! It's Scale Insects by Kitty Belendez. Tells about San Jose Scale and the extreme damage this nasty insect can do to roses. Pesticide Primer by Steve Jones: Gives an overview of pesticides and how to safely use them. How to Spray Roses by Robert B. Martin. Jr. -- Gives all the details of how to safely spray your roses. GENERAL ROSE CARE Rose Skirts by Kitty Belendez: Explains how to make cool and classy skirts for potted roses to help keep them cool in hot weather. Includes a photo. Rings Around the Roses by Kitty Belendez: Tells how to make rings around roses to keep water and nutrients contained around each bush. Includes a photo. How to Grow Roses in Santa Clarita Valley. 48-page booklet may be purchased from our rose society. The Right Amount of Water by Kitty Belendez: Discusses the proper use of water for growing great roses. How Much Space Do Roses Need by Kitty Belendez ROSE GARDENS Exhibitor's Rose Garden by Kitty Belendez: Lots of photos! Our Rose Gardens Photos and write-ups of private rose gardens of members. ROSE EXHIBITING & ROSE SHOWS Our Rose Show by Kitty Belendez. Tells all about our annual rose show and how to exhibit. Exhibitor's Grooming Kit by Kitty Belendez: A look at all the neat stuff an exhibitor uses for grooming their roses. Photos! Exhibitor's Rose Care Calendar by Kitty Belendez: Annual guide of what an exhibitor does to get those prize-winning roses. Novice Rose Exhibitor by Kitty Belendez: Just the basics for the new exhibitor. Pruning for Fall Rose Shows by Kitty Belendez: Forcing a second major bloom cycle for the fall rose shows in Southern California. Photos! Flying Roses to the Rose Show by Kitty Belendez. Complete details on transporting roses via air. Packing Roses in 80-Quart Cooler by Kitty Belendez. Instructions for packing large roses into the 80-quart coolers for transporting by air. Several full color photos. All Rose Shows are NOT Created Equal by Kitty Belendez. Explains the differences between local, district, and national rose shows. Gives brief transportation techniques, as well as tips for successful exhibiting. Exhibiting Old Garden Roses by Steve Jones. Tells all the details about selecting, grooming, and exhibiting old garden roses. Putting Your Best Face Forward by Brian Donn. Explains the way to groom your roses for the rose show. Keeping a Full Bank by Kitty Belendez. Tells about the top exhibition roses for Southern California rose shows, also known as "Bankers." Southern California Mentor Exhibitors by Kitty Belendez. Discusses how mentor exhibitors help to train the novice exhibitors for Southern California rose shows. Placement & Clerking At-a-Glance by Kitty Belendez. Tells about two important workers at a rose show and how they can help make your rose show successful. How to Produce a Successful Rose Show by Kitty Belendez. Discusses how a rose society can produce a successful rose show with advance planning and volunteers. A Rose Cooler for Our Mini-Van by Kitty Belendez. Tells how to make a cooler for transporting roses to exhibitions. How to Become a Rose Judge Gives the requirements for becoming an American Rose Society Horticultural Rose Judge. How Roses are Judged By Robert B. Martin, Jr. Explains all the criteria for winning a ribbon at a rose show. ROSE PROPAGATION & HYBRIDIZING The Fine Art of Breeding Roses by Kathy DeRoo: Discussion of how to propagate roses by cross-pollenating different varieties. Propagating Roses by Cuttings by Kitty Belendez: Tells different ways of making cuttings of roses to make new plants. How to Grow Roses From Seed by Kitty Belendez. Easy and simple method of hybridizing roses by seed. Many Photos. Discover Your Roots by Kathy DeRoo: Explains the different kinds of rose rootstocks used in propagating roses. How to Make a Misting Box by Kitty Belendez: Detailed instructions for making a misting box for propagating roses. Many photos of the project. Ralph Moore by Kathy DeRoo. Tells the story of the pioneer of rose breeding frontiers. Harmon Saville and His Magical Minis by Kathy DeRoo. Life story of the great miniature rose breeder. The Glorious Roses of Joe Winchel by Kathy DeRoo. Discusses how Joe Winchel hybridized his roses. Frank Strickland by Kathy DeRoo. Tells how an amateur hybridizer hit the AARS jackpot by developing the hybrid tea St. Patrick. Rooting Hormones by Robert B. Martin, Jr. Explains all about rooting hormones and how to use them for propagating roses. MISCELLANEOUS About the Webmaster A complete bio on our webmaster Kitty Belendez. Fragrance in Roses by Kim Rupert: Discusses the reasons for the lack of fragrance in modern roses. Preserving Cut Roses by Kitty Belendez: Gives various methods of having your cut roses last as long as possible. Roses in Art- Series by Steve Jones: Lots of photos of the great masters with brief discussion of each artist. Many photos! That Wonderful Rose Named Peace by Kitty Belendez. The story of the most popular rose of the 20th century. Let's Get Digital by Kitty Belendez. Explains in a non-technical way, how to photograph roses using a digital camera. Requirements to be a Consulting Rosarian Gives the details on how one can become an American Rose Society Consulting Rosarian Where's the Fragrance? by Steve Jones. Talks about the lack of fragrance in modern roses. Fragrance Revisited by Steve Jones The Fragrant Garden by Steve Jones. In-depth article discusses the many fragrant plants that including roses. © Copyright 2007-2009 Santa Clarita Valley Rose Society. All rights reserved. |
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Rose Care Information ABOUT THE DIFFERENT ROSE CLASSES Types of Roses by Steve Jones: For the beginner, explains the different classes of roses. Many photos. Rose Recommendations by Kitty Belendez: A description of some of the roses we recommend for the Santa Clarita Valley, includes color photos of the best. Fabulous Floribunda Roses by Kitty Belendez: Explains the different types of floribundas. Lots of photos of the best ones. Old Garden Rose Primer by Steve Jones: An overview of OGR rose types, many color photos by Kitty Belendez. Roses That Climb by Steve Jones: A discussion of the various types of climbers. Color photos by Steve and Kitty. Miniature Roses by Kitty Belendez: Tells about the versatility of using miniature roses in today's landscape. Many color photos. Winning Shrub Roses by Kitty Belendez: Discusses some of the best English shrub roses for exhibiting, and for the garden, too. Lots of photos by Kitty. Hybrid Teas by Kitty Belendez: The history of the "Queen of Modern Roses." Favorite Polyanthas Roses by Robert B. Martin, Jr.: Bob tells about the history of the polyantha roses and some of the best polyanthas available today. Color photos. Tea Roses and the Landscape by Steve Jones. Describes various tea roses and how they can be used in the landscape. Raising Minis to New Heights by Kitty Belendez. Explains how to grow potted minis at heights that are easy to work with. Sophisticated Singles by Kitty Belendez. Tells all about the 5-petalled roses. Mini-Flora Review by Steve Jones. A discussion about the mini-flora class of roses. ROSE CARE CALENDARS Minimalist Rose Care Calendar by Kitty Belendez. For the lazy gardener, or for those who only have time to do the bare minimum for their roses. Monthly Rose Care Calendar by Kitty Belendez: Month by month detailed rose care with complete explanations. Exhibitor's Rose Care Calendar (pdf version) by Kitty Belendez: Annual at-a-glance chart of what an exhibitor does to get those prize-winning roses. PLANTING & PRUNING Container Roses by Kitty Belendez: Gives the pros and cons of growing roses in the ground versus growing them in pots. Maximize Your Minis by Kitty Belendez: How to get the best from mini roses. Make a Rose Bed by Steve Jones: Tells how to make a rose bed. Planting Bareroot Roses by Kitty Belendez: Tells how to properly plant roses. Pruning Roses by Kitty Belendez: Gives the basics on winter pruning of roses. Before and after photos! Rejuvenate Your Potted Roses by Kitty Belendez: When it's time to give your potted roses a new lease on life. Thumb Pruning by Lynn Snetsinger. The Art, Science, and Philosophy of Thumb Pruning Your Roses to encourage bigger blooms. How to Start Bare Root Roses in Containers by Robert B. Martin, Jr. Tells how to get bareroot roses off to a great start by planting them into containers. Pruning Miniature Roses by Robert B. Martin, Jr. Explains all the details of how to properly prune miniature roses. SOIL, MULCHING, & FERTILIZING Balancing Your pH by Steve Jones: Explains how to improve your soil by balancing the pH. Magic Elixirs by Kitty Belendez. Learn about the magic potions for growing great roses. Methods of Fertilizing by Kitty Belendez: Tells different ways of fertilizing roses. Mulching Roses by Kitty Belendez: Explains how to reap the rewards of mulching your roses. Soil Critters by Steve Jones: Discusses the microscopic organisms that live in our soil. The Submersible Pump by Kitty Belendez. Talks about how to use the submersible pump for efficiently fertilizing roses. Earthworms and Roses by Robert B. Martin, Jr. Explains the benefits of having earthworms in the rose garden, and how to attract them. ORGANIC GARDENING Organic Correctness by Kathy DeRoo: Discusses organic materials used in the rose garden and how to not overdo it. Organic. What's In a Word? by Paulette Mouchet. Explains the meaning of "organic." Mixmasters by Lynn Snetsinger. Commercially Available Natural/Organic Products for Roses Mildew Malady by Paulette Mouchet. Organic alternatives to mildew prevention on roses. Quick California Compost by Lynn Bennett. Tells the benefits of using compost in the rose garden and how to make it. Rose Pests (Bugs & Diseases) by Kitty Belendez: Just an overview of the various bugs and diseases that plague roses. Many close-up photos! Rosemania Spray Reference Chart Includes dosages, spray intervals, and toxicity levels for many of the "designer chemicals." PDF format. Rose Mosaic Virus Interesting article by Jeri Jennings Baldo's Bug Page All kinds of info and color photos of bugs & diseases. Yikes! It's Scale Insects by Kitty Belendez. Tells about San Jose Scale and the extreme damage this nasty insect can do to roses. Pesticide Primer by Steve Jones: Gives an overview of pesticides and how to safely use them. How to Spray Roses by Robert B. Martin. Jr. -- Gives all the details of how to safely spray your roses. GENERAL ROSE CARE Rose Skirts by Kitty Belendez: Explains how to make cool and classy skirts for potted roses to help keep them cool in hot weather. Includes a photo. Rings Around the Roses by Kitty Belendez: Tells how to make rings around roses to keep water and nutrients contained around each bush. Includes a photo. How to Grow Roses in Santa Clarita Valley. 48-page booklet may be purchased from our rose society. The Right Amount of Water by Kitty Belendez: Discusses the proper use of water for growing great roses. How Much Space Do Roses Need by Kitty Belendez ROSE GARDENS Exhibitor's Rose Garden by Kitty Belendez: Lots of photos! Our Rose Gardens Photos and write-ups of private rose gardens of members. ROSE EXHIBITING & ROSE SHOWS Our Rose Show by Kitty Belendez. Tells all about our annual rose show and how to exhibit. Exhibitor's Grooming Kit by Kitty Belendez: A look at all the neat stuff an exhibitor uses for grooming their roses. Photos! Exhibitor's Rose Care Calendar by Kitty Belendez: Annual guide of what an exhibitor does to get those prize-winning roses. Novice Rose Exhibitor by Kitty Belendez: Just the basics for the new exhibitor. Pruning for Fall Rose Shows by Kitty Belendez: Forcing a second major bloom cycle for the fall rose shows in Southern California. Photos! Flying Roses to the Rose Show by Kitty Belendez. Complete details on transporting roses via air. Packing Roses in 80-Quart Cooler by Kitty Belendez. Instructions for packing large roses into the 80-quart coolers for transporting by air. Several full color photos. All Rose Shows are NOT Created Equal by Kitty Belendez. Explains the differences between local, district, and national rose shows. Gives brief transportation techniques, as well as tips for successful exhibiting. Exhibiting Old Garden Roses by Steve Jones. Tells all the details about selecting, grooming, and exhibiting old garden roses. Putting Your Best Face Forward by Brian Donn. Explains the way to groom your roses for the rose show. Keeping a Full Bank by Kitty Belendez. Tells about the top exhibition roses for Southern California rose shows, also known as "Bankers." Southern California Mentor Exhibitors by Kitty Belendez. Discusses how mentor exhibitors help to train the novice exhibitors for Southern California rose shows. Placement & Clerking At-a-Glance by Kitty Belendez. Tells about two important workers at a rose show and how they can help make your rose show successful. How to Produce a Successful Rose Show by Kitty Belendez. Discusses how a rose society can produce a successful rose show with advance planning and volunteers. A Rose Cooler for Our Mini-Van by Kitty Belendez. Tells how to make a cooler for transporting roses to exhibitions. How to Become a Rose Judge Gives the requirements for becoming an American Rose Society Horticultural Rose Judge. How Roses are Judged By Robert B. Martin, Jr. Explains all the criteria for winning a ribbon at a rose show. ROSE PROPAGATION & HYBRIDIZING The Fine Art of Breeding Roses by Kathy DeRoo: Discussion of how to propagate roses by cross-pollenating different varieties. Propagating Roses by Cuttings by Kitty Belendez: Tells different ways of making cuttings of roses to make new plants. How to Grow Roses From Seed by Kitty Belendez. Easy and simple method of hybridizing roses by seed. Many Photos. Discover Your Roots by Kathy DeRoo: Explains the different kinds of rose rootstocks used in propagating roses. How to Make a Misting Box by Kitty Belendez: Detailed instructions for making a misting box for propagating roses. Many photos of the project. Ralph Moore by Kathy DeRoo. Tells the story of the pioneer of rose breeding frontiers. Harmon Saville and His Magical Minis by Kathy DeRoo. Life story of the great miniature rose breeder. The Glorious Roses of Joe Winchel by Kathy DeRoo. Discusses how Joe Winchel hybridized his roses. Frank Strickland by Kathy DeRoo. Tells how an amateur hybridizer hit the AARS jackpot by developing the hybrid tea St. Patrick. Rooting Hormones by Robert B. Martin, Jr. Explains all about rooting hormones and how to use them for propagating roses. MISCELLANEOUS About the Webmaster A complete bio on our webmaster Kitty Belendez. Fragrance in Roses by Kim Rupert: Discusses the reasons for the lack of fragrance in modern roses. Preserving Cut Roses by Kitty Belendez: Gives various methods of having your cut roses last as long as possible. Roses in Art- Series by Steve Jones: Lots of photos of the great masters with brief discussion of each artist. Many photos! That Wonderful Rose Named Peace by Kitty Belendez. The story of the most popular rose of the 20th century. Let's Get Digital by Kitty Belendez. Explains in a non-technical way, how to photograph roses using a digital camera. Requirements to be a Consulting Rosarian Gives the details on how one can become an American Rose Society Consulting Rosarian Where's the Fragrance? by Steve Jones. Talks about the lack of fragrance in modern roses. Fragrance Revisited by Steve Jones The Fragrant Garden by Steve Jones. In-depth article discusses the many fragrant plants that including roses. © Copyright 2007-2009 Santa Clarita Valley Rose Society. All rights reserved. |
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