Hello Dear Rose Friends,
Beautiful autumn weather with sunny days and cool nights–lovely to snuggle under our woollen blankets ... Mooi loves her alpaca ‘wrap’ which she nestles her way underneath and despite the fact that we get up when it’s still dark, no way is she getting out of bed any time before 8am!
... Yes, indeed lovely sunny days but the cool nights can cause a bit of grief with moisture staying on rose foliage overnight–combination of cool/damp is a lure for fungus like black spot and mildew so be prepared and spray the organic rose management program BEFORE issues occur ...
Rose Management Program
With cooler nights there’s moisture in the air and rose foliage may stay wet overnight so it’s time now to religiously apply the Organic Rose Management program.
To 10 litres of water add:
- ¼ cup Eco Fungicide powder
- Small scoop Eco Seaweed powder
- ¼ cup Eco Oil
- ¼ cup Eco Amino grow if you need to do optional foliage fertilizer
It’s important to thoroughly mix the powders and products by sloshing them between buckets before application and once mixed, you must use the solution within hours as it will become ineffective if stored for later use!
Spraying or pouring over your roses early in the morning is best because the stomata (pores, just like in your skin) are open and receptive to this wonderful blend of products to ensure healthy foliage right up until winter when we expect foliage to drop so that we can set about pruning.
Always remember that healthy foliage = continued flower production! Without healthy foliage, your roses will not be able to flower right up into winter so fertilizer and application of the rose management spray is imperative NOW.
BUY THE ORGANISE ROSE MANAGEMENT PACK!
A giggle for you ...
Q: What do you get if you mix rain and brains?
A: A brain storm!
VISIT TO KERANG GARDEN CLUB
If you live anywhere close to Kerang or happen to be on holiday in the area, do come and join us when we visit Kerang Garden Club next Monday, 20th March.
Diana and I will be presenting at the Kerang Senior Citizens Centre, 169 Boundary Street, Kerang at 7.30pm where there’s sure to be a spectacular floral display of roses from local gardens which were ravaged by recent floods.
If you live in the area and wish to attend a great evening with fellow gardeners, country hospitality, raffles and delicious supper, please contact Heather: chhansen@bigpond.com or mobile: 0427 621 242 – we hope to see you there!
So that our lovely assistants are kept busy whilst we are travelling to Kerang, take advantage of this weeks special offer which they’ll pack and post first-thing on Monday so they’re sure to arrive in mint condition ready to plant and continue to flower in your garden right up to winter pruning time ...
BUY ONE BATHSHEBA CLIMBER, GET ONE TEASING GEORGIA CLIMBER FREE
... two magnificent climbing David Austin roses which will give you a screen 2.5x 2.5 metres of spectacular beauty ... flowers all season, healthy foliage, compatible colour for either side of an arch or on a pergola ...$79.50 posted to your door ...
With our special offers at this time of year, we’re offering truly magnificent roses which we have excess stock of as we approach winter. Planted now, these climbing beauties will settle in and be well-established for spring flowering–take advantage of this David Austin climbing rose special offer!
Buy This Week's Special Rose Offer!
Another giggle ...
Q: What did one leaf say to the other leaf?
A: I’m falling for you
...this is the season of falling leaves–enjoy all the moments in your garden and wherever you walk or drive go slowly to ensure you enjoy the vista!
Best wishes from us and the team here at Silkies ...Cheers from the team at Silkies Rose Farm, Clonbinane
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