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CurrentNews:
Oct 2011
There is a New Project Rose: Sweet Fragrance, by Ping Lim

RecentEvents:
May 2011
Good Program on Doing Well at the Rose Show-
by Dave Ciak
Rose Culture and Growing
FAQ- Most Frequently Asked Questions (Dr. Rose's Care Center)
Integrated Pest Management
(whole section- click to go)
Rose Issues by Topic:
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Diseases
Blackspot
Anthracnose
Powdery Mildew
Downey Mildew
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Insects
Beneficial Bugs:
Midge!
Aphids
Japanese Beetles
Caterpillars
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A Primer on Health and Safety in the Rose Garden- Carol Ann Rogers
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Spider Mites
List of Consulting Rosarians (Trained and ARS Certified Rose Advisors)
CRS/Yankee District CR News
and Info (for Consulting Rosarians)
Timely Tips/Monthly Rose Growing Advice for a New England Garden:
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January-March
March in the Rose Garden (Bill K.) -
April
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This Quarter in the Rose Garden Feb-April (Dave & Sandy Long)
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Pruning Roses
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When do I prune my roses
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Spring Safety Checks
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Connecticut Rose Calendar- a Rose Garden Planning Calendar (big picture view from 15,000 ft.)
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A Primer on Health and Safety in the Rose Garden
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May
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June
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This Quarter in the Rose Garden May-July (Dave and Sandy Long)
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Midge in a CT Rose Garden and Midge Update Article
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November-December
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Winterizing Rose for CT- multiple articles
- Shrub Roses and Wannabe Shrubs- Mike Chute 2007
- Disease Resistant Roses- as recommended by The Rose Man
- Roses for Cold Climates- as recommended by Weeks
- Recommended Roses- Winter Hardy- The Rose Man
- Yankee District 2011
- Yankee District 2010
- Yankee District 2009
- Yankee District 2008
- Yankee District 2007
- Yankee District 2006
- Yankee District 2005
- Yankee District 2000-2004
Consulting Rosarian Survey and Advice
Recommended Roses
Roses in Review- Annual Survey of Best Roses
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Weeks Roses (downloadable .pdf catalog available)
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The Benefits of Alfalfa- Jolene Adams
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Ten Useful Implements
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Rosarian's Glossary
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Math, Measures and Equivalents- to make the math simpler
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pH and Pesticides- Robert Martin, Jr.
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Water Requirements and Time-saving Watering Methods for Roses
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Rose History on White Birch Road
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How to Plant Roses in New England
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How Marina Wettig produced such a beautiful and healthy garden of roses for her Garden Tour
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Welcome to our Garden!: A Guide for Garden Tours
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Protecting Roses in East Hartland
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Quick and Easy Composting- Zack Lau
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A Case of Rose Rosette Disease?- Not in MY Garden- by Judy Paniccia
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How to mend a broken Soaker Hose- by Tom Mayhew
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New Roses in the past several years
Helpful Articles
Rose of the Month- A focus on a highlighted rose
2011:
August-
Pretty Lady- FL
July-
June-
May 2011-
Dark Night- HT
April 2011- Basye's Purple-
Shrub
March 2011-
Cinco de Mayo- Floribunda
February 2011- Pascali- Hybrid Tea
January 2011- About Face- Grandiflora
2010:
December 2010-
New Dawn- CL
November 2010- Dark Night- HT
October 2010- Purple Splash- Climber
September 2010- Ready- Miniflora
August 2010- Pink Home Run- Shrub
July 2010- Colorific-Floribunda
June 2010- Dick Clark- Grandiflora
May 2010- Candy Land- Climber
April 2010- Baby Love- Sh./Mini
March 2010- Sexy Rexy- Fl.
February 2010- White Licorice- Fl.
Jan 2010- Lady Emma Hamilton-
Eng. Shrub
Previous Years (Listed, no link to the original article)
(The related photo and article are available, by request, to the
Webmaster- see Contact Us)
October/December 2009- Octoberfest
September 2009- Daddy's Little Girl- Min.
August 2009- Cinco de Mayo- Fl
July 2009- Nancy Jean- Miniature
May/June 2009- Lyda Rose- Sh
April 2009- Pascali
March 2009- Red Fairy- Polyantha
February 2009- Altissimo- LFC
January 2009- Golden Unicorn-Sh
December 2008- Falling in Love- HT
November 2008- Electric Blanket- Sh
March/April/May 2008- Elizabeth Park Centennial- HT
January/February 2008- Pristine- HT
November/December 2007- Shenandoah- Mini-Flora
July 2007- Erfurt- Classic Shrub
June 2007- Sassy Cindy- M
May 2007- Moonstone (HT)
April 2007- Sally Holmes
March 2007- Crimson Bouquet (Sh)
February 2007- Dublin (Joe Kolis' rose in the photo)
January 2007- Touch of Class- HT
December 06- Scentimental- Fl
November 06- Knock Out- (Sh)
October 06-Sharifa Asma- (David Austin English
Sh)
August/Sept 06- Arcanum (Miniature)
June/July 06- Jude the Obscure (David Austin English Shrub)
May 06- Fourth of July (Large Flowered Climber)
April 06- Super Dorothy (Hybrid Wichurana)
Feb/Mar 06- About Face (Grandiflora)
Jan 06- Elle (Hybrid Tea)
Dec 05- Home Run (Shrub)
Nov 05- Luis Desamero (Mini)
Oct 05- Cherry Parfait (Gr.)
Sept 05- Classy Carol (HT)
Aug 05- Hot Cocoa
July 05- Norwich Sweetheart (MiniFlora)
June 05- Mary Rose (English Rose)
May/Jun 05- Dream Weaver (Climber)
March-April 05- Elina (HT)
Jan-Feb 05- Pretty Lady (FL)
Oct-Dec 04- Awesome Austins (David Austin 'English' shrub roses)
Sept 04- Rose of the Month- Earth Song
Aug 04- Westerland
July 04- OGRs- (Old Garden Roses)
June 04- The Fairy- (Polyantha)
May 04- Carefree Wonder
April 04- Gold Medal
March 04- Bill Warriner
September 2009- Daddy's Little Girl- Min.
August 2009- Cinco de Mayo- Fl
July 2009- Nancy Jean- Miniature
May/June 2009- Lyda Rose- Sh
April 2009- Pascali
March 2009- Red Fairy- Polyantha
February 2009- Altissimo- LFC
January 2009- Golden Unicorn-Sh
December 2008- Falling in Love- HT
November 2008- Electric Blanket- Sh
March/April/May 2008- Elizabeth Park Centennial- HT
January/February 2008- Pristine- HT
November/December 2007- Shenandoah- Mini-Flora
July 2007- Erfurt- Classic Shrub
June 2007- Sassy Cindy- M
May 2007- Moonstone (HT)
April 2007- Sally Holmes
March 2007- Crimson Bouquet (Sh)
February 2007- Dublin (Joe Kolis' rose in the photo)
January 2007- Touch of Class- HT
December 06- Scentimental- Fl
November 06- Knock Out- (Sh)
October 06-Sharifa Asma- (David Austin English Sh)
August/Sept 06- Arcanum (Miniature)
June/July 06- Jude the Obscure (David Austin English Shrub)
May 06- Fourth of July (Large Flowered Climber)
April 06- Super Dorothy (Hybrid Wichurana)
Feb/Mar 06- About Face (Grandiflora)
Jan 06- Elle (Hybrid Tea)
Dec 05- Home Run (Shrub)
Nov 05- Luis Desamero (Mini)
Oct 05- Cherry Parfait (Gr.)
Sept 05- Classy Carol (HT)
Aug 05- Hot Cocoa
July 05- Norwich Sweetheart (MiniFlora)
June 05- Mary Rose (English Rose)
May/Jun 05- Dream Weaver (Climber)
March-April 05- Elina (HT)
Jan-Feb 05- Pretty Lady (FL)
Oct-Dec 04- Awesome Austins (David Austin 'English' shrub roses)
Sept 04- Rose of the Month- Earth Song
Aug 04- Westerland
July 04- OGRs- (Old Garden Roses)
June 04- The Fairy- (Polyantha)
May 04- Carefree Wonder
April 04- Gold Medal
March 04- Bill Warriner