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Catalonia Farms Garden
2022-10-26
A quick peek of an area of our garden that is home to 46 rose bushes.Continue Reading
Preparing for the First Bloom: What to Expect as Roses Start Flowering
2025-05-01
After weeks of careful spring care, the exciting moment finally arrives—roses begin to bloom! The first blooms of the season are always special, showing off the results of all the pruning, feeding, and watering done in the early months. As buds start to open, there are a few things gardenersContinue Reading
Understanding Different Rose Varieties: Finding the Right Type for Your Garden
2025-04-24
Roses come in many shapes, sizes, and colors, and choosing the right type for your garden can make all the difference. Some roses grow in bushes, while others climb up walls or spread out like ground cover. Understanding the different types of roses can help you find the perfect fitContinue Reading
The Importance of Mulching: Protecting Roses from Weeds and Moisture Loss
2025-04-17
Mulching is one of the simplest but most effective ways to keep your rose garden healthy and beautiful. A good layer of mulch around your roses helps the soil stay moist, prevents weeds from growing, and protects the roots from extreme temperatures. Adding mulch in early spring gives roses aContinue Reading
Feeding Your Roses: The Best Fertilizers for Healthy Growth
2025-04-10
As roses wake up from winter, they need plenty of nutrients to grow strong and produce beautiful flowers. Early spring is the perfect time to start feeding your roses so they have the energy to produce healthy leaves, sturdy stems, and colorful blooms. Giving them the right fertilizers at theContinue Reading
Early Spring Pests and Diseases: How to Protect Your Roses
2025-04-03
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
The Role of Soil in Rose Health: How to Improve Your Garden’s Soil
2025-03-27
Healthy soil is one of the most important factors in growing strong, beautiful roses. Roses get their nutrients from the soil, so if the soil is poor, the plants won’t grow as well or produce as many blooms. Good soil should be rich in nutrients, drain well, and have theContinue Reading
Choosing the Right Roses for Your Garden: Climate, Space, and Growth Habits
2025-03-20
Choosing the right roses for your garden is an important step in growing healthy and beautiful plants. With so many different types of roses, it helps to think about your climate, the space you have, and how each type of rose grows. Some roses thrive in warm, sunny areas, whileContinue Reading
Pruning Basics: How and When to Prune Different Types of Roses
2025-03-13
Pruning roses may seem tricky, but it’s one of the most important things you can do to keep your plants healthy and full of flowers. In early spring, after the last frost, is the best time to start pruning. This is when roses are just beginning to grow again, andContinue Reading
Preparing Your Rose Garden for Spring: Essential Tasks for a Great Bloom
2025-03-06
As winter fades away and the days grow warmer, it’s time to prepare your rose garden for a new season of growth. Roses rest during the cold months, but once spring arrives, they begin to wake up and need attention. The first step in preparing your garden is cleaning upContinue Reading
Going to a Local Rose Auction
2025-03-04
Attending a rose auction hosted by a local rose society is an exciting experience for anyone who loves roses. The event is usually held in a community center or a garden club meeting space, where tables are filled with beautiful rose plants waiting to be auctioned. As people arrive, thereContinue Reading