We learn so much from fabulous people!

It lets me connect with people who love roses as much as I do! Sure my family and friends like my roses, but they rarely ask what variety they are or anything about them. I get to “talk” roses with my friends here, and that’s what I consider them, my friends. Plus, I learn new things all the time. Lisa

Yes ... and also I like the way people from all types of persuasions can share a passion on a level above politicking (is that a word?) etc

- Get inspired
- Get introduced to great roses - both old and new
- Get informed about great sales
- Get information on how to deal with problems
- >95% is all happy, good news

Less shovel pruning

I've been around long enough to remember the pre-houzz days of the forum and I can say, short of the occasional hyper-opinionated but well meaning member, that this forum is choc-full of some of the nicest people on the web.

-Adrian

I learned so much about growing roses here, and have been introduced to many amazing varieties I wouldn't have known about otherwise.

The rose forum give me news I can use,..,... without politics.

I agree with all of the above. This forum truly is a treasure!

Only place I can talk about roses. Most people when they see me coming, either dive into a doorway or are late for a doctors appointment !!

It’s my reference for everything rose related! Rose varieties, rose sales, the good and the bad (RRV ugh), friendly rosarians who share their experiences and give advices to novices like me..and the amazing pictures!

This is #1 rosenuts party house! :-) We learn from each other, we copy from each other, we follow each other to jump in the rose sales one after another.....,,,I am wondering what would be like if we all lived on the same street...... lol

Where else could you find a pink party bus full of rosenuts other than here...lol

I enjoy the people, the knowledge, the rose pics, off topic pics, and the BS sessions...lol...Just a great place for rose talk etc.!

It satiates my INTENSE need for everything roses without my having to annoy everyone around me. It helps me get through the endless winter without going rose crazy. The pictures are divine!!! Everyone is like family. I really feel that I'd go nuts without this forum and all of you people!

Carol

Yes, I feel the same, we are family here, a group of nice people indeed. There is a good reason we all landed on the rose forum.

What a lovely post Cynthia and everybody else! Going to show it to DH because it explains better than I ever could why I'm so enthralled with this wonderful group of people!

I like the Rose Forum because most members are appreciative of the fact that we are here because we do love roses and while we don’t all have the same level of expertise, those who are the real experts are so helpful and understanding in their advice and comments.

I enjoy this awesome community of 'plant nuts', the ability to learn from others experience and most of all the sharing of knowledge.

On this forum one can ask ‘What color is this Blue rose?’ and not one single person will bad mouth them. In fact after a kazillion responses they will know that there are so many different colors of Blue roses they may be sorry they asked…. And, the responses will come from way up North, to way down Under, and way over Yonder (East and West.... lol)!!

I ditto everything above! But also, I love seeing everybody's photos of their roses. It's fun to see how a rose will look under different circumstances, different climates, different cultivation processes, etc. And enabling is the most fun for me! Hee-hee....

One of the greatest collections of good kind people anywhere. You're all the best.

I love the community here. I like it so well that I lurk and check to see what is happening and going on every week and have been for the last 5 years.

Lots of fun and friendly personalities that are extremely helpful and genuine. I felt immediately informed, inspired and welcomed as I first stepped foot into gardening.

I have learned so many things and even what questions to ask since I apparently had no idea.

The wealth of knowledge and experience is immense and everyone approaches it in a practical and non confrontational way which I really appreciate.

I also am hugely thankful that quite literally every post gets some kind of useful reply. I really think it helps those who are timid or embarrassed.

Keep up the great work everyone.

I like it because it's the only place where other people get as excited as I do when I see a new root from a cutting, or a new bud on my plants! My friends think I'm nuts.

What a great thread! I agree with everyone. This is a great place to talk about and share our mutual passion for roses! Everyone one here is interesting and interested in all the discussions we have. There is a great deal of respect even when we have differing opinions on things. Seasoned contributors and newbies are all welcome to share their views and no one is ever made to feel unwanted or left out. That is how we keep learning new things. Not only about roses but about each other and the world around us too.

Here I learn about rose problems & solutions , get unbiased rose reviews , see great photos and my obsession is understood .

I love the rose forum because it fills my heart with a feeling of belonging. We love the most beautiful things , and can talk about them alllll the day long. No one ever says " but you already have a pink rose, why do you need that slightly different shade pink rose ?" No sir we just point you to the next sale ! :)

as a stay at home mom who longs for friends with the same interests , this is the perfect place for me. I genuinely care about each and every one of you as we've gotten to know each other, and hope you all know you have a special place here !!