tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928880599026491390.post3086399057168029659..comments2024-03-14T22:43:12.324-07:00Comments on If only sweat were irrigation...: Some mathematics you'll likesherryocalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06367991971551038582noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928880599026491390.post-61738304427905930212011-03-04T20:07:16.618-08:002011-03-04T20:07:16.618-08:00I'm probably not very good about fertilizing m...I'm probably not very good about fertilizing my roses. I've never tried composted manure around them before. I think I will try that this year and see how they do.Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928880599026491390.post-70076302564493435702011-03-04T06:53:59.641-08:002011-03-04T06:53:59.641-08:00Thanks so much, Heather. It seems like forever sin...Thanks so much, Heather. It seems like forever since I've seen it look that way, but the garden definitely thinks spring has sprung. Roses are getting flower buds on them and lots of leaves. So early, but I'm happy about it!sherryocalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06367991971551038582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928880599026491390.post-72721314560471292132011-03-04T06:01:59.968-08:002011-03-04T06:01:59.968-08:00Wow, first time visitor here - your header photo i...Wow, first time visitor here - your header photo is simply lovely!!!Heather at Dusty Bayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04565338162713435397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928880599026491390.post-85470920547958482452011-03-03T10:01:48.089-08:002011-03-03T10:01:48.089-08:00My garden is pretty high-maintenance too, not only...My garden is pretty high-maintenance too, not only because of the roses. I think once you come to view yourself as a gardener you want to take care of your garden, and so it becomes more and more work, but more joy and beauty too.Mashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15996950576326655813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928880599026491390.post-29693220146575812382011-03-02T19:56:31.598-08:002011-03-02T19:56:31.598-08:00Sherry, you make growing roses look so easy that I...Sherry, you make growing roses look so easy that I'm sure you'll have everyone who comes by your blog growing at least 95!harborrosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07147315793706590696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928880599026491390.post-66392196032498682072011-02-28T21:05:50.439-08:002011-02-28T21:05:50.439-08:00NanaK, great roses you've got there.
Penny, I...NanaK, great roses you've got there.<br /><br />Penny, I use alfalfa pellets (horse feed), too, but wasn't sure about referring folks to a feed store. We have one in town, so it's easy for me; 50 lbs is about $14.<br /><br />Susan, I recently acquired an 1899 polyantha, Leonie Lamesch, which is in the color range you're looking for. Mine is blooming now with russet red outer petals and a mixture of yellows in the center. In hotter weather I think she's not as red, more orangey and quite bright. She's very healthy, too. Perle d'Or is very pretty and peachy. The tea rose, Rosette Delizy has red outer petals and a yellow center, being less red in the heat. Souv de Victor Hugo is almost the reverse. (Rose Petals has them.) Comtessa du Cayla is a China and is colored in orangey salmons and pink. Clementina Carbonieri, a tea, might be something you'd like. You can go to HelpMeFind (http://www.helpmefind.com/rose/plants.php) to see photos and find vendors that have the last two. Any mail-order rose nurseries on HMF are very reputable. I've bought from almost all of them.<br /><br />Meems, I'm sorry there was a glitch. Your azaleas are lucky. Mine have to live in neutral soil, and I amend with sulfur regularly and still they're not always happy. Shade is wonderful until one discovers roses.sherryocalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06367991971551038582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928880599026491390.post-31298500032902698452011-02-28T19:00:27.519-08:002011-02-28T19:00:27.519-08:00Something strange just happened to a big,long comm...Something strange just happened to a big,long comment I thought I published. It's not here. Ack.<br />Your roses are very pretty. It looks like you've got it figured out. I am one that doesn't do anything to my azaleas. The organic matter from living under the oak trees must be sufficient for them. Sometimes I wish I had more sunshine for more varieties of OGR's. <br />MeemsMeemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928880599026491390.post-30754962985811429892011-02-28T18:57:11.679-08:002011-02-28T18:57:11.679-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928880599026491390.post-23212969845520423482011-02-28T10:28:18.275-08:002011-02-28T10:28:18.275-08:00I like your math! I managed to find a spot to plan...I like your math! I managed to find a spot to plant another old-timey rose. Can you recommend a good bloomer in yellow or an orangey-pink? I've got a Souv de la Malmaison...and it is beautiful.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01106128705768954876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928880599026491390.post-81867358530563810852011-02-28T08:00:37.699-08:002011-02-28T08:00:37.699-08:00Ditto Nana!
I feed my OGRs rabbit food (alfalfa),...Ditto Nana!<br /><br />I feed my OGRs rabbit food (alfalfa), worm tea and horse manure, but I also grow them in pots because I have rock a few inches below the topsoil.<br /><br />And I think the Souv. d l Malmaison is the most beautiful rose in the world!<br /><br />-- PennyTerra Mirabilishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05889673556489343913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928880599026491390.post-27899130379686674702011-02-28T06:25:10.772-08:002011-02-28T06:25:10.772-08:00I like your math. And, I love that rose! As the ...I like your math. And, I love that rose! As the proud owner of 4 roses: Louis Philippe, Red Cascade (both OG) and Belinda's Dream and White Out (both easy care) I can say that they are truly easy care and gorgeous. I could easily multiply my roses but I just don't have enough sun in my garden for more.NanaKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02425496284594894548noreply@blogger.com