Morticia Addams Inspires Me to Deadhead Roses
When I think about deadheading my roses, I can’t help but recall Morticia Addams from the classic 1960s show “The Addams Family.” She had a distinctive way of deadheading, opting to cut off the blooms and display just the stems in her vase. As I stroll through my garden with my snips, I find myself […]
Keep Your Roses Thriving in August
August can be quite challenging for both people and plants in the lower desert. Interestingly, the humidity levels are higher than in July, which can make the temperatures feel much hotter than they actually are. Many of us in Phoenix are opting to drive to places like Flagstaff, Prescott, Payson, Show Low, or anywhere in […]
Watering Your Roses In Summer
As a long-time Phoenix resident, I’m no different from my neighbors – we all tend to escape the scorching summer heat by leaving town. While I don’t flee every weekend like some, my family and I eagerly seize any opportunity to drive north or fly somewhere cooler. However, my passion for rose gardening has added […]
Monsoons, Haboobs, and Your Roses
Ah, the good old days when we dodged dust devils and braved the treacherous winds during monsoon season while driving from Phoenix to Tucson. Those were simpler times; and those whimsical little tornadoes of dirt and debris, that we called dust devils, always seemed to pop up out of nowhere and fill your car with […]
Don’t Forget About Your Roses in July
Phoenix’s summer months are here, and we’re in for a sizzling ride. June was a record setter, and that was just the prelude to July and August, which are the true scorchers. We can expect daily high temperatures around 106 degrees – and it’s unlikely we will dip below 100 degrees. July 5th is historically […]
Sharing Rose Pictures and Information With You
Sharing Rose Pictures and Information With You Growing and enjoying roses quickly becomes a passion after you take your first rose plant home from the Nursery. After that, trips to the Nursery and evenings spent looking at rose catalogues become as natural as breathing. I’ve made many new friends that share my love for roses […]