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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The first year they grow somewhat differently. They produce vigorous canes of a smaller diameter than grafted roses. After their first pruning there will be little difference from a grafted rose.

Absolutely! Before commercial fertilizers were commonly available, people were sucessfully growing healthy, vibrant roses using what we eould now call organic methods. (You don't think Empress Josephine ran out to buy the economy size of Miracle Gro for Malmaison twice a season, do you?!) My personal view of rose gardening is to focus on issues of soil health, with sustainability being of the utmost importance. (Not everyone will agree with me, and thats okay too....

The proper tool for most pruning is a sharp clean set of bypass pruners. Anvil pruners should not be used for roses as they crush the stem being cut. A saw or lopping shears may be used to cut very large canes (1/2 inch diameter or greater) All pruning cuts on canes greater than 1/4 inch diameter should be sealed with nail polish or glue to prevent cane borers from entering. Proper pruning will help keep a rose bush healthy.

Some roses may grow reasonably well in partial but not dense shade. They will produce fewer blooms and may grow a little more "leggy" but still provide beauty. Albas and hybrid musk roses, in general, are recommended for partial shade. In our print catalog, those roses that can tolerate some shade are indicated by the letters 'SH' in the code at the bottom of each rose description. All roses do well in full sun.

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.

Absolutely! However, it is a bit more trouble than starting most other kinds of seeds. Rose seeds have a very deep dormancy period that must be broken by a process called stratification. What this maens is: The seeds must be taken from the ripe hips in early winter (before a hard freeze) and washed. They are then placed in containers of damp sphagnum moss, or perlite/vermiculite, and put in the refidgerator for most of the winter.

Damaged hair follicles recover quickly from the side effects of chemotherapy. But, since hair grows slowly, you probably won't notice hair growth until a month or two after all chemotherapy is completed. REMEMBER: This hair loss is TEMPORARY.

It is impossible that after removal spleen grows. But, if small pieces are left behind at the time of surgery after a ruptured spleen, they may survive and some time start functioning. Some people have accessory spleens difficult to find during an operation to remove.

Of all the piercings, navels tend to grow out the most. Placement has a lot to do with the success of any piercing, so you can increase your success by being pierced by an experienced piercer and following the aftercare instructions. Wearing tight or restrictive clothing can cause a piercing to move or grow out.

You certainly do. We will study plants in Biology 3 and will grow some. We will study hydroponics, fertilizers and and plant propagation. We will probably grow no animals, just observe and pet them. This course satisfies a life science with lab General Education requirement (4 units). Biology 3 is NOT intended for students who are majoring in biology or a related field. This course is not open to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in Biology 6, Botany 1 or Zoology 5.

The primary type of algae found on rooftops - Gloeocapsa magma - thrives in humid environments, often appearing first on the north slope of a roof where extra shade and moisture support its growth. Algae can derive mineral nutrients from fillers such as calcium carbonate in asphalt shingles. Increased use of moisture attracting calcium carbonate fillers cause asphalt shingles to retain moisture longer, thus promoting algae growth.

Now The Great Morel can back this with more than a theory. A few years back, The Great morel spotted three small grey morels (the 3" variety) after repeatedly checking on a known patch. Thus placing small sticks beside them, and monitored them over a three-day period. The results at the end of the three-day period were as follows. One of three grew a total of one half inch. A second one grew just under a half inch and the last one showed growth that was almost immeasurable.

Hair growth differs to the severity and type of mange. But with our Mange treatment, most customers have experienced hair growth within a couple of days to weeks.

Answer: Almost all of the Rugosa roses are very fragrant -- and they're easy to grow. In addition to the Rugosa's the following roses are also fragrant: Cuthbert Grant and Rosa mundi. For more information about using the roses we offer, visit our online catalog. Answer: We have our favorites, of course, which biases this answer, but here's our suggested list for Zone 4: This list can be expanded, depending on your preference and favorites.

Answer: We get this question alot! I guess it's important to those of you giving roses as gifts -- you don't want it to send the wrong message! As far as we can determine, this is what the following rose colors signify: For more information on rose color, especially the names used to describe the color, visit the American Rose Society Web site.