Absolutely Yes! There are hybridizers who have made certain that you can grow roses anywhere except for the most extreme arctic type climates. The Canadian Government has sponsored a rose hybridizing program that has developed hardy varieties. The 'Explorer' series is one of these. Also Dr. Griffith Buck of Iowa, USA, spent his lifetime developing cold hardy roses. These are known as 'Buck' roses, and many of these varieties are still available. Also Dr. and Mrs.

BC has a very diverse climate from actual desert in the interior to the rain forests of the coast and the tundra of the north. Summers are warm and pleasant, with averages much like the US North Western States and the winters on the coast in Victoria and Vancouver are wonderfully mild. Whistler is in the mountains and gets spectacular amounts of snow but doesn't get extreme cold. We are in the northern hemisphere so the height of summer is July and the coldest month is January. See similar questions...

We need a windbreak and shelter belts as well as shade. Each year we receive letters from these colder areas telling us how well their trees are doing. We suggest the use of rooted cuttings and small trees for cold, windy climates. They start fast and by the end of the first growing season reach the bud and wood maturity necessary to withstand low temperature and wind. See similar questions...

Roses are budded in order to assure the healthiest, most vigorous root system on every variety. There are however, a few commercial varieties being grown on their own roots. That being said, almost any variety can be grown from cuttings. Keep in mind you may not have the same long term success as with plants purchased from commercial producers. See similar questions...

Roses on the coast, when cared for properly, will grow taller and have larger flowers than in the hotter inland areas where the hot summer sun causes the bushes to quit growing. Though we don't have the heat problem, there are some roses that need more heat than our climate can provide in order to bloom properly. That is why it is especially important here to get varieties which do well in cool, damp climates. See similar questions...

Answer: Determining which colors go well with others can become a science if you let it. We've all seen the familiar "color wheel" that shows complementary and contrasting colors. Reviewing the fundamentals behind complementary and contrasting colors can help you choose which colors to select. But other factors also affect our sense of color. This includes: color brightness, color area (how big/small), color saturation, proximity of colors to one another, light and how we feel about colors. See similar questions...

Yes, but they will perform best in slightly acid (6.0 to 6.8), rich in organic matter, loam soil, with excellent drainage. If your soil is sandy or clay it can be improved with the addition of organic matter. Soil pH can be raised with the addition of lime beginning with an application 6 lbs. per 100 sq. ft. or lowered beginning with 2 lbs. of sulfur per 100 sq. ft. If your soil is extremely poor, consider building 18" raised beds or removing and replacing existing soil to a depth 18 inches. See similar questions...

All roses do the best when planted in full sunshine. This is especially true here on the coast. All yards have micro-climates in them, areas which are warmer or colder than the norm. It is best to find these warmer spots, preferably out of the wind. That said, there are bound to be times when an area of partial shade could be improved by the inclusion of a rose bush. In this case, there are certain musk roses which do quite well under these conditions. See similar questions...

To the best of our knowledge and based upon research over the years, there is bamboo growing in every state of our country. In climate zones 3 and 4 you might have to resort to container planting and never have a large walk through or evergreen privacy screening type grove. It may not be exactly what you desire, but yes you can grow bamboo in all 50 states with a little work. In 2005 we posted records of the cities we shipped to. Click here to see if we shipped to your city or one close by. See similar questions...

Like the weather, there is certainly "plenty of it". Vermont has always had a reputation for being extremely independent. There is as much variety of thought and politics in Brattleboro as there are people. Liberals and conservatives alike and everything in between call Brattleboro home. Numerous people have mentioned that on a much smaller scale, Brattleboro reminds them of San Francisco. See similar questions...

Hot! Tropical, actually. Summer (when there is less rain) runs from April to November. December to March sees more heavy rains and the occasional storm and strong winds. Regardless of season, make sure you bring your high factor sun cream. The only other thing that takes some time to get used to are the few bites that you are likely to be given as a welcome ?hello? from the local mossies. These aren?t bad as the sea-breeze keeps the beach front area clear. See similar questions...

There are bamboos that will grow, though perhaps not thrive, where the winters sometimes reach -20° F. The ABS Species Source List has a list of cold-hardy species. Here are interesting articles about growing bamboo in New England, in the Northeast US and temperate bamboos. See similar questions...

It depends on what you mean by good. Some people might think a good tomato is a large tomato. Others consider good to be one that's got real tomato flavor. And still others may think a good tomato is one that's really prolific so you have baskets of them covering your kitchen counter. One way to get lots of bite size tomatoes is to grow some sort of cherry tomato. See similar questions...

Almost ideal year-round, the climate is a moderate 72 degrees in the highlands, while the lowlands and coastal areas range from the low 70's to the high 90's. Evenings in San Jose are free of humid heat, and beaches are cooled by ocean breezes. Rainy season occurs from the end of May to November, with the heaviest rainfall in October. See similar questions...

Rossmoor is within the only Mediterranean climate area in all North America. In the foothills of the eastern side of the coast Range, summers are clear and warm with cool evenings. The average maximum daily temperature is 72 degrees with summers daytime temperatures in the middle 80's. Average rainfall is 20 inches and humidity is in the dry middle range. Sunshine is abundant. See similar questions...

New Zealand's seasons are the reverse of the Northern Hemisphere. This means that the warmest months are December, January and February, while the coldest are in June, July and August. Don't let cold months put you off - winters tend to be short and generally fairly mild. Read more about our climate here> See similar questions...