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Member since: Apr 08 | Years gardening: 9 Organic gardener

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04 May 2008
Hanging In There Blue Heaven Hydrangea and Back Deck garden
So far, so good. The flowers had a tiny hint of purple tint to them when we got home this weekend, so as I guessed, I will need to get some aluminum sulfate to keep this one blue. I need to go to the Great Big Greenhouse for the organic spray for the roses anyway, so I will check into it then.
Overcast 15°C / 59°F
04 May 2008
Blooms Everywhere Scentimental Rose Blooming and Rose garden
I cut 5 roses from this bush to bring inside last night. This rose is outstanding.
Overcast 14°C / 58°F
04 May 2008
Climbing High Don Juan Climbing Rose Blooming and Rose garden
Don Juan is flourishing as always, but there are a tremendous number of buds and already 4 blooms have opened. I adore this rose.
Overcast 14°C / 58°F
04 May 2008
Blooms Love Rose Blooming and Rose garden
A little feed went a long way towards giving some beautiful and LARGE blooms. Pictures coming when I can get home to Flickr.
Overcast 14°C / 58°F
04 May 2008
Black Buds Black Jade Mini Rose Budding and Rose garden
I may have beautiful little black roses when I get home today.
Overcast 14°C / 58°F
04 May 2008
Roses! Snowfall Mini Rose Blooming and Rose garden
Two perfect little mini white roses have appeared this weekend. I am so happy! Pictures are coming once I can get home and access Flickr (banned at work)!
Overcast 14°C / 58°F
04 May 2008
We have Life! Pristine Rose Sprouting and Rose garden
Maybe NOT a dead twig in the ground after all! Pristine has suddenly showed a spark of life after I was gone all weekend.
Overcast 14°C / 58°F
29 Apr 2008
Going Green Rose garden
I have been giving my roses some very heavy thought lately while at the same time considering how I can go organic while still having roses. JenWainright made a very excellent suggestion which I have thought over since last night. In order to go organic with roses, the only thing you can do is b...
Overcast 7°C / 45°F
25 Apr 2008
Planting Out Pink Hydrangea Planting Out
25 Apr 2008
Planting Out Sweet Dreams White Hydrangea Planting Out