Finally have some time to post! Lots of pics..

15 years ago

Been getting the shop opened up and have had NO time to do any yard work or house work. I'm about fried! But the main stuff is pretty much behind us now, and I can relax a little bit and "try" to get caught up.

Here's what's been blooming, despite the lack of deadheading and TLC the last few months:

ELSIE MELTON aka PICTURE PERFECT

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EMMA (de Meilland)

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FLIRTATIOUS

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FLORA DANICA

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LA PARISIENNE - florist rose

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LEILA VERDE - now possibly known to be "LILA VIDRI?"

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PEER GYNT

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ROEDEAN

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SAVOY HOTEL

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SOUTINE

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VINO ROSSO

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WILD BLUE YONDER

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WONDERSTRIPE

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WORLD PEACE

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markiz37
15 years ago
They are beautiful! Could you tell me about Flirtatious, please? Should I order one?
Lana
BecR
15 years ago
Lovely roses! Do tell us more about Flirtatious, please! ;) Becky
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First is the big labeled family photo. Citrus: there's seedling lemon, tangelo, pummelo, yuzu, along with an unlabeled sudachi. There's also a larger grafted yuzu and a grafted calamondin. As for non-citrus, there's three nightshades (tamarillo, naranjilla and coconas), two pots of seedling guavas, and a rather spindly ice cream bean seedling. [IMG]http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/davidals/Project1.jpg[/IMG] Second is the unlabeled pic. [IMG]http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/davidals/Picture547.jpg[/IMG] Third, is a closer view including the big yuzu and calamondin, the pummelo and tangelo in front of them, and the big naranjilla on the right side. [IMG]http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/davidals/CopyofPicture548.jpg[/IMG] Last, this is a close-up of some of the seedling (non-grafted) citrus - from top to bottom, yuzu, pummelo, tangelo and sudachi. The black pot is tamarillo sprouts, which I need to thin out. To me, the only notable thing here is how different papeda-type citrus look from other citrus when young - smaller, slower in growth, smaller leaves, but very lush, small (not visible in this pic) spines, but more of 'em than other citrus. [IMG]http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/davidals/Picture537.jpg[/IMG]
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Thanks all for the compliments. The Undivided Heart Seedlings are amazing. I still have 3 more from this cross that haven't even sent up a scape. Not sure if they are going to be lates or if I will just have to wait another year. Rita - It is good to be back. I so missed everyone and seeing their daylilies and garden shots. Mantis - the Golden Throne seedling is a first year 3-way branching with 9 buds. The first bloom got caught up with that edge but each one since then has greeted me wide open every morning by 7 am. (and it held up thru the 5 min down pours we have been having.) Vickie - Usually a white piece of paper (even if I have to have it in the shot) gets me the correct color. But, not that seedling. I sure wish I could capture the color it is amazing.
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Thanks for the positive feedback. I have been logging lots of hours in the garden this spring, moving things around and weeding, etc. A thick layer of mulch definitely helps with the weeds. I love the topiaries. I first saw one last year at an upscale nursery around here called Chalet. Now they are in a few other nurseries and very expensive. I ordered the turtle online from www.simplysucculents.com. It came planted. Much cheaper than the local nurseries. I am trying to accessorize the garden this year, hence the spiral stakes and the turtle. My son has his crocs on the wrong feet in that picture! He is cute and quite a handful. He and his big sister like to play with worms, so they have had a lot of fun this spring as I moved things around. The bunnies have not touched the iris--well, maybe one stalk that came down mysteriously. They are dining on the asters (I think blue dome) and the liatris. I spread some bloodmeal the other day and I bought some Liquid Fence yesterday. The problem is that we have had so much rain with mnore forecast, so I haven't had a chance to use it. Also, the rain has definitely been trying the garden. I am impressed by how well it has held up. We might get hail tonight, so I am a bit worried. Rachel
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My favs are Clouds of Glory and Welcome Home. They are all a sight for sore eyes here in zone 3 - no buds yet. Which ones are your favorites? Carol
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carla17
15 years ago
Flirtatious is beautiful! When I have more time I want to see them all. Thank you Beth for stopping by.

Carla
katefisher
15 years ago
Hey Beth:

They are all so pretty, glad you found a little time to share those with us. I've been wondering if you have fared better than us with the recent bit of cold night time weather. Your roses are looking MUCH cheerier than mine. This is the time of year you can really see the difference in our climates even though we're so close.

Emma really took my breath away along with Peer Gynt. I hope things are going absolutely great with your new venture.

Kate
moodyblue
15 years ago
Good Grief Beth, I do not know where you get your energy from. First let me congratulate you on your shop. Are you all opened up now? If so congratulations and All the very best with it. I hope it is all you hoped it would be. I am sure you have put a heck of a lot of work into it already. Please let us know how it is going, and how about some pics of it??? Ta, everso, when you are ready.

Now back to your roses. They certainly do not look neglected. They are all magnificent. I particuarly love Flirtatious, Leila Verde, and Wonder Stripe. I love Savoy Hotel also, which is just one of the above that I have got.

Thanks for taking the time from your busy life to share these with us.
Pauline - VI
bethnorcal9
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15 years ago
Lana, Becky & Carla, FLIRTATIOUS is one of those J&P varieties that they only offered for a few seasons, and then it disappeared. However.... Roses Unlimited now carries it. It's a great garden rose. Mine is about 4Â½ft tall and around 4ft wide. It's a nice big fat bush. Blooms quite often and has a lot in each flush. Fairly disease reistant. The blooms eventually fade to a light pale yellow or cream. It's really quite interesting.

Kate, PEER GYNT has been a really nice rose. I got it from Hortico a few yrs ago, and it blooms consistantly every season. And it's still in a big pot. The shop is going fairly well, thanks.

And Pauline, I have NO energy. I work my regular job at Ace, then go to the shop for a few hours; work my days off too. My niece is there 6 days a week. We get lots of people coming in saying they're "sooo glad" we're here; then they say, "well be back!" It's going to be months and months before we see enough profit that I can quit my "real" job! But, that's the way it is. It takes a few yrs to get going. I just hope I can hang in there that long. I'm getting really tired and hope I don't get burnt out. Thanks for the best wishes guys!
lesdvs9
15 years ago
Beautiful roses Beth, these are some of my favorites among all the roses you have. Thanks for taking the time then to post. I wish you the best with your new shop.
Les

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