English rose

Roses delight the gardener. But they can have their problems, no matter what part of the country they grow in. Here are are few thoughts and tips to help the northern gardener.

pink rose

Roses are one of the most popular plants in the garden, and have been for centuries. Look around at old farmsteads and you’ll find roses here and there, surviving as a testament to a gardener’s vision of beauty.

Roses have a reputation for requiring lots of care to keep them producing heavily without being over run with insects or fungus. Roses are changing. But let's start with the old tried and true roses.