Most importantly, I want to thank all the members and visitors of Suite101.com and our Spring Rose Workshop. There would not have been a workshop had it not been for your participation, contributions and questions.
Below is an archive to the Discussion threads that occurred during the workshop. It is designed to link to the actual threads so as to preserve them for those of you whose spring has yet to come, and for those who would like to find a quick reference to questions asked and answers received during these past two weeks.
And if you would like to review the Spring Rose Workshop Tips, simply select "Articles" on the left side of your screen.
[Note: Some of the threads are quite long. You may need to select "All Messages" at the top of the thread in order to see the entire set of conversations.]
Roses and Deer - thoughts on how to keep these critters away from your roses.
Container Roses - tips on growing roses in containers.
Lady Banks Hardiness - growing this once-blooming beauty outside its hardiness zone.
Swamp Rose in the PNW - the only rose that really likes "wet feet."
Preparing Good Rose Soil - a discussion about creating good drainage for your roses.
Pruning Roses - additional questions about pruning our "flock."
Best Roses for Rosehips - some roses are better than others for hips.
Sporodex as a Rose Fungicide - "fighting fire with fire."
Roses for a Formal Hedge - which roses make a good hedge for the formal garden.
Fertilizing Roses for Spring Flush - nutrients and how they work; some organic solutions.
Treat the Cause, Not the Symptom - discussions about how a wall can cause rose stress and diseases.
Planting Bare-root Roses - proper spacing for planting roses.
Rose Knowledge Test#1 - a little contest to identify a beautiful rose.
Rose Diseases and Their Control - further discussions about the recipe for baking soda and horticultural oil as a rose fungicide.
Can I get a recommendation? - recommendations for a white rose in a white garden.
