Dispelling the myths about growing roses
At a local gardening conference, Judith Adam dispelled some myths about growing roses in northern climates. From pruning, planting and fertilising, learn how to treat roses like the princesses they are and be rewarded with fairy tale blooms. Each ... [... more]
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Wanda's Roses
 I like the pictures and how the story was written.: I liked the book because it was a good story. Some people may not believe Wanda that her bush would not grow roses. But, Wanda believed it. The book made me laugh. The pictures are the kind that kids [... more]
CDN$10.95
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The Rose Expert
Well organized presentation with detailed information: The New Rose Expert divides roses by hybrid tea, floribunda, patio, miniature, ground cover, climber & rambler and shrub with small labels at the bottom of each category for quick location and [... more]
CDN$19.95
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The Collected Poems of Theodore Roethke
Vivid Images, Precise Diction: Theodore Roethke is a poet I discovered while reading an anthology in college as a freshman. Writing about a wide continuum of subjects that range from the natural landscape to the convoluted paths of love, Roethke's poems [... more]
CDN$22.95
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Essential Soil Science: A Clear and Concise Introduction ...
An outstanding reference: Are you concerned about the amount of damage to your hedges, your roses, your flowers, your trees and other plants? Have you automatically reached for your organic or chemical pesticides, herbacides, fertilizers, and anything [... more]
CDN$64.99
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Growing Roses in Cold Climates
Wonderful rose reference for northern gardeners: Not only is this book the best reference, but the only one that gives novices as well as the advanced growers the information on growing healthy roses in the colder zones. It classifies the different types [... more]
CDN$55.95
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Floorproof Guide To Growing Roses: Foolproof Guide To ...
Finally, what I've been looking for!: My friends and family all know I'm crazy about growing roses and collecting rose books. I'm often asked for just one book that a beginner could use easily, yet still not outgrow as his experience and interest expand. [... more]
CDN$25.95
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Roses: The Myth and the Magic
There have been a lot of myths about the difficulty of growing roses - and there is a lot of magic in learning the truth and trying a few on your own. This month's article was guest-written by Michael Campbell, our editor for Have you ever ... [... more]
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Rugosas -- Prickly perfection: Antique Roses, Part 2
If you think of roses as high maintenance, difficult-to-grow plants, try rugosas. Lovely, repeat blooming and very easy to grow and care for. When my neighbor retired he announced that he was going to spend his new freedom growing roses. This ... [... more]
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Roses for the North and Birds of Detroit
Northern gardeners have many choices of hardy winter-resistant roses to select from. People in Detroit will also enjoy this field guide to birds common to their area. This book discusses everything you need to know about growing roses in cold ... [... more]
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Large Roses for Containers
Some folks just need to grow roses in containers. Here are a few suggestions. I receive a lot of mail about growing roses in containers. Many rosarians want to grow them as such because they may be easier to maintain, or because they wish to ... [... more]
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Designing With Roses
Home » Plants & Animals » Garden Design » Designing With Roses A local public library recently acquired a copy of Designing With Roses, by Tony Lord, copyright 1999, so I checked it out. There are a lot of books about growing roses, [... more]
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