roses

  • New Roses 2017 – I

    New this year from Star Roses: my favorites, among all the new ones. photos: Star Roses…

  • New Austin Roses 2017

    Two new roses this year from David Austin are notable for their color and blooms. photos:…

  • Books: Climbing, Rambling Roses

    This book reminds me of a visit some years ago to Ravello, Italy.  I'll never forget…

  • Earth-Friendly Roses for Earth Day

    I stumbled across Earth-Kind® Roses the other day, and they are perfect for Earth Day. Based…

  • New Roses 2016 – III

    From Jackson & Perkins: Sriracha™ Floribunda (Rosa JAChabsee')Wow!  What's not to like about this rose?  Copper-orange…

  • New Roses 2016 – (2)

    These three from David Austin Roses: 'Olivia Rose Austin' Rose(Rosa 'Ausmixture')David Austin himself says this new…

  • New Roses 2016

    These lovely new roses are from Star Roses & Plants … available sparingly at garden retail…

  • Plants: Rose Awards, 2016

    American Garden Rose Selections (AGRS) has announced its winning rose selections for 2016.  You may recall…

  • Winning Roses 2015

    image: Star Roses The American Garden Rose Selections has announced its winning roses for 2016.  These…

  • President’s Day Rose

    Mr. Lincoln For President's Day, you have a couple of choices.  Mr. Lincoln won the All-America…