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Rose Pruning 2014

12 Wednesday Feb 2014

Posted by ninagarden in roses

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Pruning, roses

Every year I document how I prune my roses in hopes that I will get better.

This year I had a generous advisor–Linda H. from the San Diego Rose Society. She generously gave me some time, advice and pruning skills. It seems in most cases I wasn’t pruning enough so she helped me cut off extra branches and we discussed my climbers which I had been cutting too much! I needed to leave the vertical stems on and make sure the main canes ran horizontal to the ground or even tied them back down to the ground — like a fountain.

In return, I joined the Rose society. They offer consulting services and you can find members in your area who will give you advice. It’s a great way to learn about roses and meet fellow Rosarians!

Below are the photos of our handiwork and some pretty Daffodils too!

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Doodle Escaped with Her Life

25 Saturday Jan 2014

Posted by ninagarden in Australian shepherd, garden, roses

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chickens, Pruning, roses

Well, Cleo did injure our chicken. We did not realize it for about a week. My daughter discovered Doodles’ neck feathers falling out and then the black patch like tar on her neck just at the base of her head. The circular scab is about two inches wide.

It hasn’t seemed to stop her in any way or slow her down.  I tried to put medicine on it but the scab (I guess that’s what it is) is so thick.

It was scary to realize that Cleo really did hurt her. We have to be a lot more careful with her and the chickens from now on.

On a happier note, I have a Rosarian from the Rose Society coming on Monday to advise me on pruning my roses. I am excited to finally have an expert (from my area) tell me if I am doing it right or not. I have been clipping away at the roses for about a week now. It is such a big job that I have to break it up into an hour here and an hour there. I have 16 roses and I’m planning to buy three more despite all the work this time of year. They are the most rewarding plants once you get through the pruning.

I will post an update after I learn what mistakes I’ve been making (or hopefully not making!)

 

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