My California Rose Garden 2024
BenT (NorCal 9B Sunset 14)
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Comments (14)You should join the California Coastal Rose Society, which meets in Carlsbad. I live in San Juan Capistrano and that's my "base" rose society (although I officially belong to several of them). That group takes care of the Magee Rose Garden in Carlsbad in exchange for the free use of its meeting space --- the garden care group meets on assorted Saturday mornings to deadhead, prune, train or whatever is needed. The next care dates are June 27, July 18, August 1, August 22 and September 5. Sessions start at 9 and last 90 minutes or so. All hands are welcome. Bring clippers. The garden is at the corner of Beech Avenue and Garfield Street in Carlsbad. Also, I know the AARS test garden in Carlsbad is also looking for a few helping hands. I can put you in touch with them, or you can call the Armstrong nursery in front of the garden and they can probably direct you to the proper folk. Kathy...See MoreBest Rose gardens in California
Comments (8)On a smaller scale, and close to where I live, is the rose garden at the library in Woodland in northern Cali. From the Yolo Co. Visitors Bureau (and so true!) - "Woodland Rose Garden - Located outside of the Woodland Public Library, this rose garden is an enchanting place. The garden is maintained by the Woodland Library Rose Club; a self-funded organization that is a pioneer in rose preservation with 700 rose bushes, 500 varieties and 4 rare/historical rose bushes. This garden has become Yolo County's 'rose gene bank' and the Rose Club is devoted to sharing the gene bank with the UC Davis Arboretum and Yolo County. In an effort to preserve the rich history of roses in their community, the Rose Club goes a long way to bring a smile to the hearts of the public." Brenda...See MoreRose Comments from a Hot Southern California Garden
Comments (32)The botanic garden did test the water. I think they are more up on this topic than I am ever likely to be. We use the same water, and I am within walking distance. I know not to use this fertilizer again in my conditions. Next year, it is back to diluted fish emulsion, or nothing, as usual. And we will see how the roses look. Sorry, no place for olive trees (and I don't want the mess), and grapevines are out because I have dogs (grapes are toxic to dogs, depending on the dog as to how much). But I did plant alfalfa within the last several years to see how it would do (fields growing alfalfa frequently supplement with boron). The alfalfa grows well here with zero supplementation. The wild creatures eat it like crazy however....See MoreMy move to California and New Garden, and Rose Videos
Comments (356)Thanks for such kind words, Desert Rose. I have had much fun learning how to do a youtube channel, and of course it’s been great to have yet another outlet to talk about roses! I’d like to do a video about each rose I own, and currently I’ve done over 70 out of 140, so over half way there! I’d like to some some neighbors’ varieties, and some public gardens in the future. I’m delighted to hear comments from folks from all over the world, Google tells me that other than the US , my viewers are from India, , UK , Russia, Canada, Ukraine, Bangladesh, South Korea , Cambodia , in that order. It’s a small rose world after all....See MoreBenT (NorCal 9B Sunset 14)
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