
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. Lots of photos of the best ones. Roses That Climb by Steve Jones: A discussion of the various types of climbers. Color photos. 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. Color photos. About Moss Roses by H. Scott Hansen. Tells all about the lovely and fragrant moss roses. 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.
FEATURED ROSE VARIETIES Yellow Lady Banks Rose by Jan Parsoneault. Also known as Rosa banksiae lutea, this rose produces a massive display of yellow blooms in the spring. St Patrick by Kitty Belendez. A favorite hot weather rose with unusual yellow and green petals. Rose de Rescht by Suzanne M. Horn. The author shares her in-depth research about this rose.
ROSE CARE CALENDARS
PLANTING & PRUNING Container Roses by Kitty Belendez: Gives the pros and cons of growing roses in the ground versus growing them in pots. Pruning Miniature Roses by Robert B. Martin, Jr. Explains all the details of how to properly prune miniature roses. Pruning Roses by Kitty Belendez: Gives the basics on winter pruning of roses. Before and after photos! Thumb Pruning by Lynn Snetsinger-Merchant. The Art, Science, and Philosophy of Thumb Pruning Your Roses to encourage bigger blooms. 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. A Dietary Roadmap by Robert B. Martin, Jr. Tells about how and when to fertilize your 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 Mildew Malady by Paulette Mouchet. Organic alternatives to mildew prevention on roses. Organic Correctness by Kathy DeRoo: Discusses organic materials used in the rose garden and how to avoid overdoing it. Mixmasters by Lynn Snetsinger-Merchant. Commercially Available Natural/Organic Products for Roses
BUGS & DISEASES & SPRAYING pH and Pesticides by Robert B. Martin, Jr. Explains how and why the pH of water can affect pesticide use. Baldo's Bug Page All kinds of info and color photos of bugs & diseases by a bug expert (entomologist), Baldo Villegas. 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. The Good Guys by Baldo Villegas. This page is devoted to the beneficial organisms or the good guys/ladies of the rose garden. Lots of friendly bug photos. Know Your Friendly Pesticides by Steve Jones. An in-depth discussion of many types of discussions, their chemical make up, and how they are used. Selecting a Sprayer by Robert B. Martin. Discusses how to select an appropriate sprayer for spraying pesticides on 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. Water and Roses by Robert B. Martin, Jr. Tells how to water roses and explains why. 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. All That They Can Be by Robert B. Martin, Jr. Discusses how to bring roses to the next higher level. The Magic Water Wand by Robert B. Martin, Jr. Gives the secrets for keeping your roses well watered with the handy dandy Water Wand.
ROSE GARDENS Descanso Gardens by John Birsner. History of the beautiful Descanso Gardens, Ranchero to Rosarium. ROSE EXHIBITING & ROSE SHOWS Our Rose Show by Kitty Belendez. Tells all about our annual rose show and how to exhibit. Why We Show Roses by Robert B. Martin, Jr. This article offers some compelling reasons to consider displaying home grown roses at rose shows. Exhibitor's Grooming Kit by Kitty Belendez: A look at all the neat stuff an exhibitor uses for grooming their roses. Photos! Pruning for Fall Rose Shows by Kitty Belendez: Forcing a second major bloom cycle for the fall rose shows in Southern California. Photos! 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. Keeping a Full Bank by Kitty Belendez. Tells about the top exhibition roses for Southern California rose shows, also known as "Bankers." Wedging by Harold Baker. This exhibitor from Florida explains how and why to wedge your rose exhibits. How Roses are Judged By Robert B. Martin, Jr. Explains all the criteria for winning a ribbon at a rose show.
ROSE PROPAGATION & HYBRIDIZING Rooting Hormones by Robert B. Martin, Jr. Explains all about rooting hormones and how to use them for propagating roses. 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. Frank Strickland by Kathy DeRoo. Tells how an amateur hybridizer hit the AARS jackpot by developing the hybrid tea St. Patrick.
MISCELLANEOUS 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! Let's Get Digital by Kitty Belendez. Explains in a non-technical way, how to photograph roses using a digital camera. Fragrance in Roses by Kim Rupert: Discusses the reasons for the lack of fragrance in modern roses. The Fragrant Garden by Steve Jones. In-depth article discusses the many fragrant plants that including roses.
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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. Lots of photos of the best ones. Roses That Climb by Steve Jones: A discussion of the various types of climbers. Color photos. 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. Color photos. About Moss Roses by H. Scott Hansen. Tells all about the lovely and fragrant moss roses. 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.
FEATURED ROSE VARIETIES Yellow Lady Banks Rose by Jan Parsoneault. Also known as Rosa banksiae lutea, this rose produces a massive display of yellow blooms in the spring. St Patrick by Kitty Belendez. A favorite hot weather rose with unusual yellow and green petals. Rose de Rescht by Suzanne M. Horn. The author shares her in-depth research about this rose.
ROSE CARE CALENDARS
PLANTING & PRUNING Container Roses by Kitty Belendez: Gives the pros and cons of growing roses in the ground versus growing them in pots. Pruning Miniature Roses by Robert B. Martin, Jr. Explains all the details of how to properly prune miniature roses. Pruning Roses by Kitty Belendez: Gives the basics on winter pruning of roses. Before and after photos! Thumb Pruning by Lynn Snetsinger-Merchant. The Art, Science, and Philosophy of Thumb Pruning Your Roses to encourage bigger blooms. 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. A Dietary Roadmap by Robert B. Martin, Jr. Tells about how and when to fertilize your 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 Mildew Malady by Paulette Mouchet. Organic alternatives to mildew prevention on roses. Organic Correctness by Kathy DeRoo: Discusses organic materials used in the rose garden and how to avoid overdoing it. Mixmasters by Lynn Snetsinger-Merchant. Commercially Available Natural/Organic Products for Roses
BUGS & DISEASES & SPRAYING pH and Pesticides by Robert B. Martin, Jr. Explains how and why the pH of water can affect pesticide use. Baldo's Bug Page All kinds of info and color photos of bugs & diseases by a bug expert (entomologist), Baldo Villegas. 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. The Good Guys by Baldo Villegas. This page is devoted to the beneficial organisms or the good guys/ladies of the rose garden. Lots of friendly bug photos. Know Your Friendly Pesticides by Steve Jones. An in-depth discussion of many types of discussions, their chemical make up, and how they are used. Selecting a Sprayer by Robert B. Martin. Discusses how to select an appropriate sprayer for spraying pesticides on 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. Water and Roses by Robert B. Martin, Jr. Tells how to water roses and explains why. 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. All That They Can Be by Robert B. Martin, Jr. Discusses how to bring roses to the next higher level. The Magic Water Wand by Robert B. Martin, Jr. Gives the secrets for keeping your roses well watered with the handy dandy Water Wand.
ROSE GARDENS Descanso Gardens by John Birsner. History of the beautiful Descanso Gardens, Ranchero to Rosarium. ROSE EXHIBITING & ROSE SHOWS Our Rose Show by Kitty Belendez. Tells all about our annual rose show and how to exhibit. Why We Show Roses by Robert B. Martin, Jr. This article offers some compelling reasons to consider displaying home grown roses at rose shows. Exhibitor's Grooming Kit by Kitty Belendez: A look at all the neat stuff an exhibitor uses for grooming their roses. Photos! Pruning for Fall Rose Shows by Kitty Belendez: Forcing a second major bloom cycle for the fall rose shows in Southern California. Photos! 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. Keeping a Full Bank by Kitty Belendez. Tells about the top exhibition roses for Southern California rose shows, also known as "Bankers." Wedging by Harold Baker. This exhibitor from Florida explains how and why to wedge your rose exhibits. How Roses are Judged By Robert B. Martin, Jr. Explains all the criteria for winning a ribbon at a rose show.
ROSE PROPAGATION & HYBRIDIZING Rooting Hormones by Robert B. Martin, Jr. Explains all about rooting hormones and how to use them for propagating roses. 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. Frank Strickland by Kathy DeRoo. Tells how an amateur hybridizer hit the AARS jackpot by developing the hybrid tea St. Patrick.
MISCELLANEOUS 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! Let's Get Digital by Kitty Belendez. Explains in a non-technical way, how to photograph roses using a digital camera. Fragrance in Roses by Kim Rupert: Discusses the reasons for the lack of fragrance in modern roses. The Fragrant Garden by Steve Jones. In-depth article discusses the many fragrant plants that including roses.
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