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Top 2. Apr 27, 1998 8:59 AM

» JeanJ - Jean Johnson I am looking for advice on gardening with roses and

Jean Johnson I am looking for advice on gardening with roses and ivy. I would like a climbing ivy and very hardy roses. The climate is zone 5, New England. Thanks in advance

-- posted by JeanJ

Top 3. Apr 28, 1998 9:52 AM

» firelady - Diana Morgan. Try Boston Ivy, it is supposed to be zone 5 hardy

Diana Morgan. Try Boston Ivy, it is supposed to be zone 5 hardy. English Ivy might survive if protected. A near relative that's hardy to zone 3 is Virginia creeper. The hardiest roses are miniatures, but many of the rugosas and some new varieties out of Canada hold up well too. Look for a future column on cold hardy roses. One hybrid tea I've had great success with here in zone 4 is Mr. Lincoln, a deep dark red rose that has that lovely rose fragrance. Otherwise I've given up on hybird teas. Also, most of the species roses tolerate New England winters quite well. Good luck and thank you for reading the column.

-- posted by firelady

Top 4. Apr 30, 1998 5:53 PM

» RachelV - Do you have a listing of gardens shows in the New England area w

Do you have a listing of gardens shows in the New England area with dates and locations?

Thanks for your help.

-- posted by RachelV

Top 5. May 1, 1998 1:19 PM

» firelady - Diana Morgan. The following is all I have for current garden s

Diana Morgan. The following is all I have for current garden show listings:
May 1-2: Northern NE Daffodil Show. Town Hall Peterborough, NH
May 8-18: Canadian Tulip Festival. call (613) 567-5757 for details
June 26-28: International Herb Symposium, Wheaton College. Call (802) 479-9825 for details.
You can also try the New England What Where When homepage at newww.com It lists events of all kinds, including sometimes garden shows and tours. I will try to pass on any upcoming events that I do hear of for our area.

-- posted by firelady