ROSE RAMBLER 19TH APRIL, 2018 …
Hello dear rose friends as we now recover from a very busy time! Unfortunately, the weather this past weekend was woeful and it surprised us enormously that so many of you ventured to Silvan for the Tesselaar Plant Expo – it was so cold and the wind blew unmercifully so management there decided we should set our magnificent vases of roses in a dark but sheltered walkway with just one spotlight!
We consider ourselves very lucky because we have exhibited at many outdoor events over the past 32 years and we haven’t had such miserable weather EVER! There had to be a first time and we’re sorry it was this event because the roses were SPECTACULAR in the extreme! Here are a few photos …
GRA’S GARBLE …
Diana and her friend Marilyn did an amazing job with our magnificent display of roses in vases despite the howling wind and icy rain! We enjoyed the weekend together with delightful breakfast at Sassafras Bakery, dinner at The Cuckoo and hanging out at a lovely B&B – thanks to Ben, Leigh and Tova for manning the Rose Farm!
However I have just received my BBG Committee email and it was noted that I had to contact you re the Art and Flower (March) Show. But it was too late when the subject was addressed and consequently that date was already filled. But hoping that you will be staging another one next year we will be delighted to attend that one. Would appreciate the date and details for the next one so that we can plan for it in the next 2019 calendar.
Kindest regards from Noeline Gilmour
It was very opportune for me that the huge marquee provided refuge from inclement weather so lots of gardeners attended my presentation so they will now manage their roses with greater knowledge, use our organic rose management program and enjoy pruning their roses with confidence this winter!
Q. What do you call a cow that eats your grass? A. A lawn mooer!
GRA’S GARBLE …
Hello Diana. Nice to see you and Graham briefly last Saturday amidst the shocking weather. Good on you both for staging your roses and giving the talk Graham. Very interesting. You can’t always depend on the weather but that was ridiculous. I just felt so sorry for all the stall holders and food people. We were still there when almost everyone had left trying to keep ourselves warm and dry in the Marque. A nice warm car awaiting us and a pleasant drive back to our B&B
Diana and her friend Marilyn did an amazing job with our magnificent display of roses in vases despite the howling wind and icy rain! We enjoyed the weekend together with delightful breakfast at Sassafras Bakery, dinner at The Cuckoo and hanging out at a lovely B&B – thanks to Ben, Leigh and Tova for manning the Rose Farm!atHealesville . Was tempted to go back on Sunday but believe the weather was much the same.
However I have just received my BBG Committee email and it was noted that I had to contact you re the Art and Flower (March) Show. But it was too late when the subject was addressed and consequently that date was already filled. But hoping that you will be staging another one next year we will be delighted to attend that one. Would appreciate the date and details for the next one so that we can plan for it in the next 2019 calendar.
Kindest regards from Noeline Gilmour
It was very opportune for me that the huge marquee provided refuge from inclement weather so lots of gardeners attended my presentation so they will now manage their roses with greater knowledge, use our organic rose management program and enjoy pruning their roses with confidence this winter!
Q. What do you call a cow that eats your grass? A. A lawn mooer!
IDENTIFICATION OF A ROSE …
We get lots of emails about this topic and here is how it goes…
EMAIL: Subject: Can you identify this Rose?
Hello Diana, Could you or Gra possibly identify this rose for me? Also I need two Nahema roses plus 1 soul sister. Do I call you or order on line? Many thanks Virginia. NSW
What is it … ? A climber, a bush ??? Does it have an amazing fragrance ? A bit more information is very important if we are to have a go at id … talk soon
On this occasion, we probably got it right – PAPA MEILLAND. However, if you have a rose you would like to know the name of, please, send us as much information as you can – along with pictures of course. Close up is great, foliage is important and any information you provide will assist!
Dear Diana – Could you help us with some questions on our potted roses. We have large terracotta pots with straight sides. They don’t make trays to go underneath them. Should we raise them off the ground a little as they seem to send roots out if we don’t (does this matter if they do send their roots out) afnd, do potted roses need manure placed in the pots. Thanks so much – Kim
My response to this query is as follows: Every potted rose should be repotted every 2 years … if they send roots out and settle in soil then you might remove some potting mix above and around the root ball, trim those roots back and replace soil with new potting mix – I do it here very successfully with climbing roses which are planted over arches in a centre walkway of the nursery … I’ll talk about this is r/r in coming weeks …Yes, you MUST FERTILISE potted roses very frequently – at least every four weeks with quality fertilizer and eco=seaweed applications regularly just to keep potting media actively stimulated to keep the plant producing healthy foliage! Graham
Q. What do you call a pony with a cough? A. A little hoarse!
It’s now very spectacular here in the gardens with the autumn trees putting on their most spectacular display so if it’s sunny any Friday – Monday soon, do jump in the car and come for a visit. Remember, you are ALWAYS WELCOME to walk around the gardens when you come here!
Enjoy autumn in your garden – sniff every bloom because yesterday we had our first frost! Cheers from us all at Clonbinane …