As summer begins to wind down, roses still have plenty of growing left to do. August is a good time to start preparing your rose garden for the changes that come with fall. For those in the Pacific Northwest, the days are still warm, but the nights may begin toContinue Reading
July’s combination of heat and humidity can create the perfect conditions for fungal diseases like black spot and powdery mildew. These diseases can weaken roses, cause leaves to fall off, and reduce the number of blooms. Keeping an eye out for early symptoms and taking action quickly can help preventContinue Reading
As the weather warms up and roses begin to grow, early spring is also when pests and diseases start to appear in the garden. Tiny insects and fungal infections can damage new leaves, weaken plants, and prevent roses from blooming. Keeping a close watch on your roses in early springContinue Reading
We recently participated in our first ever rose show, hosted by the Fort Vancouver Rose Society (FVRS), and won second place in the novice category for traditional line design. We had intended to enter in several categories for the show. One week before the show we got heavy rains forContinue Reading
It has been a while since our last post. Wow, have we been busy!! My other company Catalonia Studio had some customers that needed work done and so I have had to stay on top of fulfilling their needs. Further, we had to prep our roses for the 2023, 70thContinue Reading
Have you ever walked out into your yard and saw something a little off with your roses? Maybe a little leaf curl here, a little black spot there? Black spot is one of the most common diseases of roses. It is caused by a fungus, Diplocarpon rosae, which infects theContinue Reading
Have you ever walked out into your yard and saw something a little off with your roses? Maybe a little leaf curl here, a little powdery white substance there? Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that can impact all rose breeds. However, certain environmental factors can lead to powdery mildewContinue Reading
Have you ever walked out into your yard and saw something a little off with your roses? Maybe a little leaf curl here, a little rusty, powdery substance there? Rose rust is a fungal disease that can impact all rose breeds. However, certain environmental factors can lead to rose rustContinue Reading