Have you ever stood back to admire your beautiful rose bushes, only to feel like something is… missing? You have these gorgeous, fragrant blooms at the top, but below them are often bare, thorny canes. It can look a little stark, a little lonely. I’ve been there. For years, I treated my roses like solo…
Does that box on your doorstep from Jackson & Perkins fill you with both excitement and a tiny bit of dread? You see the gorgeous photo on the tag, but inside is what looks like a bundle of thorny sticks. You’re not alone in feeling a little intimidated! But let me tell you a secret…
Have you ever stood before a wall, fence, or arbor draped in a cascade of perfect, romantic red roses and thought, “I wish I could grow that”? It’s a classic garden dream, but one that often feels out of reach, shadowed by the reputation of roses as being fussy, disease-prone, and demanding. What if I…
There’s a special kind of thrill that comes with the arrival of a Jackson & Perkins box. You open it up, and inside, nestled in packing material, is what looks like a bundle of sticks. It’s dormant, unassuming, and maybe a little intimidating. You might be thinking, “Will this really turn into the glorious, fragrant…
Have you ever dreamed of a garden filled with romantic, velvety red roses, but felt intimidated by the thought of all the work? You imagine endless battles with disease and complicated pruning schedules. It’s a common feeling among gardeners. You want the breathtaking beauty of red roses—that classic symbol of love and passion—without the reputation…
Have you ever dreamed of a rose that captures the fiery glow of a summer sunset? A flower with the warm, spicy color of a freshly baked gingersnap cookie, blooming tirelessly in your garden from spring until the first frost? Many gardeners, especially those just starting out, worry that roses are fussy, high-maintenance plants. They…
Have you ever stood in your garden, wishing for a rose that wasn’t so… demanding? A rose that would reward you with waves of breathtaking color without needing constant, expert-level attention. It can feel like the most beautiful flowers are always the most difficult to grow. I’m here to promise you that your dream of…
Have you ever dreamt of a rose that breaks all the rules? One that stops visitors in their tracks with a color so unique, it almost seems magical? If you’re nodding along, then you’ve likely been captivated by the allure of a “blue” rose. The quest for a true blue rose is a gardener’s legend,…
You’ve seen the pictures. A storybook cottage wall, a romantic garden archway, or a sturdy pergola simply dripping with a cascade of breathtaking, fragrant roses. It’s the dream, right? But then, a sharp reality sets in—literally. The fact that climbing roses have thorns can feel like a major barrier between you and that glorious vision….