Springbrook Flower Farm

If you're anything like me, every time you're out at a garden, you see a rose bush you don't have and think 'I wish I had that one in my garden....' I've done that countless times, and because I have an easy way to make that wish come true, my rose collection has grown rapidly. Now, by following the steps in this post, you can become an eclectic collector of roses just like me. In this post, I'll be demonstrating propagation via cutting. This is a form of asexual propagation,

It can be tempting to reach for pesticides when you see aphids and other pests attacking your rosebushes. However, there’s a better way to ensure a healthier, happier garden for everyone—except those pesky pests! Beneficial insects can help keep pests under control, allowing you to maintain a pesticide-free garden. The Importance of Beneficial Insects Beneficial insects play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of your garden ecosystem. They help control pest populations

What drives rose breeders to create new cultivars in a world so full of roses? A rose at the David Austin Rose Gardens in England. Photo by Hannah Major Roses have long been a favorite of botanists and gardeners and the plant’s history is a long and colorful one. Since their entry onto the botany scene, plant breeders all over the world have been captivated by them, creating new cultivars for colo

It’s spring. You’re just getting outside, taking in a deep breath of that fresh air. You’re looking at all your roses, and becoming excited for the growing season ahead. You can see buds full of the season’s promise beginning to swell as the roses wake up to the longer days and warmer temperature. They’re bursting with new life, along with everything around them. And to continue that abundance of new growth your roses will need nutrients to grow vigorously throughout the summ