tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post1045835728480815525..comments2024-01-19T10:47:36.411-08:00Comments on Roses and Other Gardening Joys: Greetings From the GardenHolleyGardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-82124249107901145852012-10-26T16:56:02.245-07:002012-10-26T16:56:02.245-07:00It probably would. Some areas just are prone to c...It probably would. Some areas just are prone to certain diseases. If you can identify exactly what it is, sometimes you can find a rose that laughs that particular disease off. Blackspot is the big one here, so I look for that, but the three big ones are blackspot, powdery mildew and rust. Usually an area will be affected by one or two, but not usually all three!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-29414485612259207702012-10-26T16:51:19.157-07:002012-10-26T16:51:19.157-07:00This rose really does change color, and form! I l...This rose really does change color, and form! I love it when it's full of blooms and they are all a little bit different!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-38793029574139958842012-10-26T16:50:25.342-07:002012-10-26T16:50:25.342-07:00Karen, you are so funny! I imagine you have some ...Karen, you are so funny! I imagine you have some wonderful things greeting your guests. Your place is so impressive. But, you are right in some respects about the trash can, and those other things we would like to hide. There's just no good place for them!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-52379860374411926192012-10-26T16:48:50.480-07:002012-10-26T16:48:50.480-07:00haha - yes, be sure to slow down and say hello! T...haha - yes, be sure to slow down and say hello! They'll probably grow bigger and bloom more! :)HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-1100110421503756502012-10-26T16:47:52.003-07:002012-10-26T16:47:52.003-07:00The weather here is going to turn cool - not too c...The weather here is going to turn cool - not too cold -here. It's always a sad time when the roses freeze. :( Sorry to hear about your Walmart greeter. I hope he comes back or they replace him with someone equally as sweet.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-12956550306402148422012-10-26T16:08:26.385-07:002012-10-26T16:08:26.385-07:00Every area is different. The blackspot pressure h...Every area is different. The blackspot pressure here is lower, so it usually looks good for me. I think in those areas, having a cutting garden for roses to bring inside where the foliage doesn't matter so much might a good idea.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-6716160775044491412012-10-26T16:05:57.409-07:002012-10-26T16:05:57.409-07:00I guess we gardeners search for greeters in our ga...I guess we gardeners search for greeters in our gardens year 'round!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-67096004955981597962012-10-26T16:05:10.175-07:002012-10-26T16:05:10.175-07:00Oh, a lovely view is a wonderful greeting! And wh...Oh, a lovely view is a wonderful greeting! And what could better set the tone? Nothing!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-14941529540207641922012-10-26T16:03:56.849-07:002012-10-26T16:03:56.849-07:00And I'm certain you have garden qualities and ...And I'm certain you have garden qualities and knowledge I don't know, either! It seems these days we all need each other to know about gardening in full.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-4709464812467146632012-10-26T16:02:41.282-07:002012-10-26T16:02:41.282-07:00Yes, don't you just love how the petals get lo...Yes, don't you just love how the petals get loose and long and shaggy? :)HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-90839249740964845442012-10-26T16:02:06.982-07:002012-10-26T16:02:06.982-07:00I'm certain you have some fabulous greeters in...I'm certain you have some fabulous greeters in your garden, Pam!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-81982229519910212032012-10-26T16:01:41.502-07:002012-10-26T16:01:41.502-07:00Those are the ones I like, too. Sometimes it take...Those are the ones I like, too. Sometimes it takes a little trial and error, but I believe there is a rose that can meet those challenges for almost every garden!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-13882979807937632482012-10-26T16:00:50.497-07:002012-10-26T16:00:50.497-07:00Oh, that sounds wonderful! I would walk there bac...Oh, that sounds wonderful! I would walk there back and forth, just luxuriating in that fabulous scent!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-10154487965156579932012-10-26T15:59:51.157-07:002012-10-26T15:59:51.157-07:00Yes, I can't imagine anyone going into a beaut...Yes, I can't imagine anyone going into a beautiful garden, or seeing a plant blooming cheerfully, and not be a bit happier than when they arrived!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-30312642030764875092012-10-26T15:58:11.120-07:002012-10-26T15:58:11.120-07:00Nadezda, no guarantees! ;) But, I think it would...Nadezda, no guarantees! ;) But, I think it would be worth a try. I really do believe it should be hardy in zone 5. Zone 4 would be rather iffy. Of course, if it comes a hard freeze and doesn't make it, please don't blame me! :) Good luck. If you can find a place that shelters it some from the northern wind, I think you would have very good luck.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-2113140321189033002012-10-26T15:53:38.696-07:002012-10-26T15:53:38.696-07:00You are right - most roses have French names, so t...You are right - most roses have French names, so the German ones are not as common. I hope you will add a German rose to your garden sometime. I think it would be very fitting since you lived there for a while.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-61566154619782886102012-10-26T15:52:24.291-07:002012-10-26T15:52:24.291-07:00I am so glad you wish the greeters a happy day. I...I am so glad you wish the greeters a happy day. I think it helps their disposition and outlook, and I believe it certainly helps ours!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-42886704796108735452012-10-26T15:44:59.764-07:002012-10-26T15:44:59.764-07:00Cute post lead in and a nice way to tie in the gre...Cute post lead in and a nice way to tie in the greeting plants. I have to say I really like roses that will take some shade, but assume this rose would suffer from all the rose maladies that would affect other teas and floribundas in out area. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-84663970549625694462012-10-26T11:35:52.145-07:002012-10-26T11:35:52.145-07:00I've thought about "thresholds" in t...I've thought about "thresholds" in the garden before but not cheerful greeters so much. It would be nice to have something like that at the front of the house, too! I love the colors in the 4th photo--hard to believe they're all on the same flower!Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08297253093260251145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-64100599741961234982012-10-26T08:57:34.804-07:002012-10-26T08:57:34.804-07:00Holley, I'd hate to be a greeter at Wal Mart b...Holley, I'd hate to be a greeter at Wal Mart because I take rejection so badly, lol. I try not to take them for granted, even though they are paid to say hi to me. (This is fodder for another goofy blog post, I can see it now.)<br /><br />And what greets my garden guests this time of year? My trash cans and a bunch of empty pots waiting to be hauled to the potting shed. Oh, you have givenKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368318730124533690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-30912341682952074892012-10-26T06:19:49.325-07:002012-10-26T06:19:49.325-07:00You got me thinking about the garden greeters that...You got me thinking about the garden greeters that I often rush past on my way to the door. Maybe we'd both benefit from a little more time spent with each other. :) Bumble Lush Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15729677514605178020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-83899284000984848342012-10-25T20:41:21.458-07:002012-10-25T20:41:21.458-07:00What a fabulous 'greeting' for those enter...What a fabulous 'greeting' for those entering your garden... WOW---beautiful!!!! Our Roses are still trying to bloom --but the weather is supposed to turn COLD here this weekend... <br /><br />Our Walmart Greeter is GONE... I miss him.. Don't know what has happened, but the friendly older man who used to greet us is no longer there. AND--they have not replaced him.... Dang!<br /><Betsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-44248833212436027942012-10-25T16:31:35.504-07:002012-10-25T16:31:35.504-07:00Hi Holley, I tried Gruss but the blackspot in my r...Hi Holley, I tried Gruss but the blackspot in my region turned me off. I probably should have given it more time. I've since learned that after a few years, Blackspot usually isn't an issue anymore. I love the flowers! <br /><br />I'm sorry I've been away so long. Your banner photo took my breath away. Just stunning. I'm a little jealous that my roses don't look that good.GRACE PETERSONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04520343332670354262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-47190652372958404552012-10-25T12:01:51.334-07:002012-10-25T12:01:51.334-07:00Depending on the time of year, my greeters are fal...Depending on the time of year, my greeters are false indigo, cup plant, sunflowers, and Joe Pye weeds - whatever is the most striking thing I see when I open the front door in the morning.Jasonhttp://gardeninacity.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-68280011652283916822012-10-25T11:22:58.347-07:002012-10-25T11:22:58.347-07:00You made me thing about what greets visitors to my...You made me thing about what greets visitors to my garden. I guess I have to say a view down the hillside rather than a plant. But you are right that first greeting sets the tone for the visit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com