ROSE RAMBLER 15TH DECEMBER, 2022

ROSE RAMBLER 15TH DECEMBER, 2022

Published by Rose Sales Online on 16th Dec 2022

Last Posting of Roses for 2022

Hello Dear Rose Friends, 

Today, we are shivering our way through another bleak, overcast and rainy day here at Clonbinane. Last Saturday morning it was just 5 degrees and there was ice on my windscreen when I left here to set up at the State Rose and Garden Show at Werribee.

We reached out to friends, Ken & TR whose magnificent garden of cut flowers at Tallarook was abundantly flowering. Together, we picked ten buckets of amazing blooms which we presented in vases so that customers could pre-order for 2023 – it was a truly gorgeous display. Thank you Ken & TR!

              

              

                                       

The weather was perfect for a cut flower display - rain started right on schedule at 4pm on Sunday which meant people scampered to their cars and we got to bump-out very quickly!

If you are ever in the Werribee area, do treat yourself to a walk in the State Rose Garden – go across to the Mansion and the Open Range Zoo.


There have been many emails and calls about roses struggling during these challenging weather conditions and it is mostly a case of water. In many situations, way, way too much water and now, when the sun shines, it’s apparent that water is not getting to the root zone of the rose plants.

Digging an inspection hole next to a struggling rose will reveal the moisture content and/or aeration at root level. This should be done as soon as you notice changes in the condition of the plant so there is chance of taking action to recover it before it succumbs.

It’s important to note that roses like water in motion which means that water needs to flow down, moistening all the particles of soil and organics. Then allow air to fill gaps and provide oxygen for the micro-organisms to convert material in the soil into nutrients that, in turn, are absorbed by the roots to form new growth and flowers.

If ever there was a positive from this past season of prolific rain events, most rose gardeners will tell you they’ve never seen so many huge blooms. Which is testament to deep-soaking watering which we’ve always promoted and leads me to tell you that one of the most important rules in gardening (once everything else is in place) is effective watering!


A giggle for you ...

Q: What are feathers good for?

A: Birds...


Final Day for Posting Roses

TOMORROW, FRIDAY, 16TH DECEMBER is LAST POSTING FOR 2022

We’ll resume posting our lovely potted roses on 16TH JANUARY, 2023!


Christmas Business Hours

FRIDAY, 23RD DECEMBER – OPEN UNTIL 4PM

SATURDAY, 24TH DECEMBER – CLOSED

REMAIN CLOSED DURING CHRISTMAS / NEW YEAR HOLIDAY PERIOD

FRIDAY, 13TH JANUARY, 2023 RE-OPEN AT 9.00AM – 4.00PM

Then resume normal business hours every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday 9 – 4.

If there happens to be an urgent situation for a rose to be posted, please call 0418 337 765 as I will occasionally monitor that phone and call you back.

Remember that you can always purchase a Gift Certificate as a last-minute gift at https://rosesalesonline.com.au/giftcertificates.php

In the past, I’ve recommended a ‘Promissory Note’ as your gift – it includes a picture of the rose/s you meant to have sent but didn’t quite get around to organising – pop the picture in a card along with a copy of the order.

Perhaps place an online order for roses to be delivered as bare-rooted plants in winter, 2023, print the order and put it in a card for Christmas gifting.


A giggle before you go ...

Q: What did the skeleton say to their girlfriend?

A: I love every bone in your body!


As we move into the ‘silly season’ remember to be kind and mindful of all those around you – smile and take a moment to offer assistance to someone who might be doing it tougher than you.

"It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air."

– W.T Ellis