tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post9213272791459395130..comments2024-01-19T10:47:36.411-08:00Comments on Roses and Other Gardening Joys: Garden Book Reviews September 2012HolleyGardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-89651447169251377722012-09-26T13:46:00.053-07:002012-09-26T13:46:00.053-07:00Thanks for adding your review! I look forward to ...Thanks for adding your review! I look forward to reading it! :)HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-47657723008842161002012-09-26T09:49:02.359-07:002012-09-26T09:49:02.359-07:00Holley, I'm so sorry I am late with my review,...Holley, I'm so sorry I am late with my review, but it is live now at: http://www.thegardeningblog.co.za/gardening/book-review-exotic-planting-for-adventurous-gardeners/<br />Christine @ The Gardening Bloghttp://www.thegardeningblog.co.za/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-10261413385021614352012-09-22T07:04:55.264-07:002012-09-22T07:04:55.264-07:00Isn't it nice that a plant can bring back such...Isn't it nice that a plant can bring back such sweet memories? I think it's those plants that remind us of our childhood that definitely need to be included in our own gardens. HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-7800100721572019832012-09-22T07:01:49.072-07:002012-09-22T07:01:49.072-07:00I hope you will find this book useful. It is a go...I hope you will find this book useful. It is a good reference for anyone starting to grow roses.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-56857503092584936002012-09-22T07:01:03.219-07:002012-09-22T07:01:03.219-07:00I hope you get to have the garden of your dreams s...I hope you get to have the garden of your dreams soon.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-47938102034435201502012-09-22T04:08:18.149-07:002012-09-22T04:08:18.149-07:00I love roses. I have a few in my garden. I espec...I love roses. I have a few in my garden. I especially like the rugosa roses. They remind me of trips to Cape Cod beaches.Mary Pelleritohttp://mary-goingnative.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-52073365993250280662012-09-21T06:48:22.868-07:002012-09-21T06:48:22.868-07:00Holley, thank you for sharing this book! It's ...Holley, thank you for sharing this book! It's really useful book for me too, sometimes I look for information and can't find the important things.Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-9990349324445265442012-09-21T06:44:55.223-07:002012-09-21T06:44:55.223-07:00Yes I am dreaming of it...and thanks to you...thin...Yes I am dreaming of it...and thanks to you...thinking I can do it once again soon!Pura Vidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04423379787232688763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-34292300704072349112012-09-21T06:24:24.276-07:002012-09-21T06:24:24.276-07:00It's a book every rosarian should have on thei...It's a book every rosarian should have on their shelves! I hope you will join us in the future. :)HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-88434499368272746052012-09-21T06:23:36.275-07:002012-09-21T06:23:36.275-07:00I think the rose blooms are what people are attrac...I think the rose blooms are what people are attracted to, so that's what "sells" the rose. But, the form of the rose can be very important! Good question about buying more. While I enjoyed this book, I haven't yet looked up whether this author has written other books.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-85279019319505396522012-09-21T06:14:01.449-07:002012-09-21T06:14:01.449-07:00I love this book. I have got to start joining in o...I love this book. I have got to start joining in on the book review fun.... Thanks for this post....The Redneck Rosarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04902924388734499150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-31796775005565023532012-09-21T05:55:56.751-07:002012-09-21T05:55:56.751-07:00You're right! Books so often focus on the flow...You're right! Books so often focus on the flowers of roses - I hadn't thought of that before. Yet one of the challenges of incorporating roses into a mixed scheme is that you really do need to consider the habit of the shrub. Thank you for reviewing this book. Did it inspire you to buy a few more? Sarah Shoesmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03410745860215082568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-58285184350471765312012-09-20T19:15:39.001-07:002012-09-20T19:15:39.001-07:00That's the challenge with roses, and the beaut...That's the challenge with roses, and the beauty of them. They can be very small, or as large as a tree. They can be very dense or light and airy in growth. It's very hard to find a book that covers all roses, because there are so many different types, and of course, area also makes such a big difference in their growth. I think that's why some people think roses are so hard to HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-91490994908371866862012-09-20T19:06:50.825-07:002012-09-20T19:06:50.825-07:00I hope you enjoy it, and I hope it helps answers m...I hope you enjoy it, and I hope it helps answers most of your questions. I think experience gives one the most confidence, but it's nice to have a guide!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-54110079576206067472012-09-20T16:58:04.641-07:002012-09-20T16:58:04.641-07:00HI Holley, I think you say a couple of very shrewd...HI Holley, I think you say a couple of very shrewd things in your review. Rose bushes are more than their flower. When they're not flowering they need to fit into the space and with their neighbours. Some hardly ever flower. The gardener has to decide whether it's worth the wait. And as you say, they may not be immortal in your particular garden. So I'm not sure that this book is as Sue Catminthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14242341696447975933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-39440023681840441972012-09-20T09:13:39.421-07:002012-09-20T09:13:39.421-07:00I've been growing roses for only about three y...I've been growing roses for only about three years, and I often feel unsure about their care and maintenance. I'm also interested in gradually trying more varieties. So this book may be on my holiday wish list!Jasonhttp://gardeninacity.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-57624074519321746152012-09-20T07:28:54.923-07:002012-09-20T07:28:54.923-07:00Glad you're back! I love to know what other g...Glad you're back! I love to know what other gardeners are reading! Especially if they like it! :)HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-89933965058760506772012-09-20T07:27:37.982-07:002012-09-20T07:27:37.982-07:00I've read a lot of books on rose growing, but ...I've read a lot of books on rose growing, but I do think this one covers most questions that new rose gardeners would ask. Plus, the photos are lovely. It has made me put quite a few more roses on my wish list!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-42651273593026638582012-09-20T07:25:48.925-07:002012-09-20T07:25:48.925-07:00I think this is a great book to start with if one ...I think this is a great book to start with if one wants to grow roses. It may be not be the only book one needs, but I think most new rose gardeners could use and reference this book over and over.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-63795005967759041432012-09-20T07:22:40.363-07:002012-09-20T07:22:40.363-07:00I think roses are only challenging because there a...I think roses are only challenging because there are so many different kinds of them. So, yes, a little knowledge is helpful! Learning the type of rose that does well for you, I think, is the most important key to success. Unfortunately, sometimes it takes a few failures to learn which will be successful!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-36347476506221257432012-09-20T07:18:40.816-07:002012-09-20T07:18:40.816-07:00It's hard to cover everything about roses, tho...It's hard to cover everything about roses, though he really does try. I do wish he would have touched a bit more on a few subjects, but overall this is a wonderful book to get anyone started, or make an experience rose gardener feel more secure.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-51114173521096581072012-09-20T07:15:23.653-07:002012-09-20T07:15:23.653-07:00I think roses muddle about better than we give the...I think roses muddle about better than we give them credit for. And, thankfully, they are also quite forgiving! "Practice makes perfect" really does apply with rose growing!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-54976746310416652102012-09-20T07:11:01.114-07:002012-09-20T07:11:01.114-07:00Even though I knew most of the information, it was...Even though I knew most of the information, it was easy for me to read through this book. I liked his style of writing, the pictures were beautiful, and even though I might have changed a few things, it is a great primer for new rose gardeners.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-70702460298342771342012-09-20T07:09:00.697-07:002012-09-20T07:09:00.697-07:00A Pinterest board of garden books sounds like a gr...A Pinterest board of garden books sounds like a great idea. I have found so many wonderful books to read through this meme, I am really looking forward to winter so I will have more time to read some of them! HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-59946009098845287782012-09-20T06:12:31.276-07:002012-09-20T06:12:31.276-07:00Thanks for the recommendation! I've linked in...Thanks for the recommendation! I've linked in with a book I'm enjoying now. I'm sorry I've been away for a while.Sharon@SproutsandWildlingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16622277229615660467noreply@blogger.com