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Culture in East Texas is more than southern drawls, oil derricks, big cars, big hats and big steer with long horns. Y’all haven’t visited East Texas. It is not the desolate landscape of old western movies and wayward calves only sometimes take off through town. Amidst this sometimes rough rugged lifestyle lie lush [...] By Kathleen Gresham To recreate the sort of garden beloved by our ancestors, include the old garden roses. The old roses date back for centuries, are hardier than some modern hybrids, and include a large variety of colors and scents. What classifies a rose as an old garden rose? According to the American Rose Society, old garden roses are antique rose varieties that were introduced before 1867. Old roses grow well in poor conditions and are the easiest type of rose to care for. If planted in rich soil that drains well, they will continue to bloom for many years. They prefer a light feeding schedule and require a bit of patience. They bloom only when they are ready to bloom. Famous Old Garden Rose VarietiesAmong the best known of the old garden roses are Mary Queen of Scots, the Sweetheart Rose, the American Beauty, Awakening, and Belle Amore. Old garden roses with the traditional appearance include Continue reading Growing and Showing Old Garden Roses By Kathleen Gresham When you think of antiques, a rose might not immediately come to mind. But antique roses have been around for centuries. All rose varieties developed before 1867 are considered to be antiques. Shakespeare used the word eglantine when speaking of the rose in his sonnets and plays. Eglantine is described in the dictionary as a European rose with sweet-scented leaves and pink flowers. Just as an emporium is a large store with a wide variety of things for sale, there are antique rose emporiums to delight rose growers. You can buy an antique rose already rooted from a rose emporium. How do you prepare to grow an antique rose? First, choose a planting location that allows for several hours of morning sunlight. It is best to give the plant room for healthy air movement as the bush will grow and develop. Continue reading How to Grow Antique Roses |
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