Hello Dear Rose Friends,
With the temperature hovering at around 7 degrees a few mornings recently, we are thinking that autumn is just around the corner which, in fact, it is! Gosh, but how time flies …
If you haven’t fed your roses very recently, with autumn fast approaching, it’s time to do so now. Here’s an email exchange:
Good Morning folks … I'm in need of some advice:
What rate do I feed my roses with pelleted chicken manure considering I have hardwood chip mulch under them all please. Thanks, Bob
MY RESPONSE …
G’day Bob … all types of fertilizer would have different rates of application so follow directions on the pack! Usually, if it’s just chicken manure, a couple of handfuls per plant sprinkled OVER the mulch and then watered in will be adequate.
Next time you’re buying fertilizer for your garden, get a product that has all the major nutrients NPK plus trace elements and minor nutrients – a complete package of fertilizer – a bit like you eating three balanced meals a day with meat and three veg for dinner, of course!
The lovely people at your local garden centre will recommend the best they stock. Hope this is helpful. Cheers … Gra
HAVE A GIGGLE
Q: Why did the pony ask for a glass of water?
A: He was a little ho(a)rse!
THE RESTORATIVE POWER OF NATURE AND GARDENS
Charmaine and Richard Jones are the grateful recipients of two free tickets so they’ll join us at the Symposium on 4th March in Warragul.
I’ve been told by the organisers that there are still tickets available – please make an effort to support this very important event!
For more information and bookings, please visit warragulgardenclub.org website.
GREAT STORY ...
Fran makes some very interesting observations in this lovely story in “Letters from Home – Gardening on Another Planet” …
Fran Cleland, whom you will recognise as The Regional's Expert Equestrian correspondent is bringing her previous column 'Homestead' from her time at Stock and Land, back to life with 'Letters from Home' for Australian Rural & Regional News.
We’ve had the pleasure of visiting Fran’s awesome gardens and she most definitely grows magnificent roses and shares some very interesting observations in this story!
ANOTHER GIGGLE FOR YOU
Q: When is butter contagious?
A: When it's spreading!
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For a mighty splash of vibrant colour, these two fabulous roses are so complimentary because they are both delightfully fragrant and very different in growth habits.
Monica is a typical Hybrid Tea, creating brilliant cut flowers with long strong stems. Tintern will flounce around covering almost a metre of ground only 75cms tall; both are almost never without flowers so would be fabulous if planted together - sensational display in a large 50-60cm tub if you don't have space in your garden beds!
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It's going to be a couple of busy weeks with the garden events during March - We'll be at Whittlesea Garden Expo
The East Coast Rose Trial Garden is open for those who live in that area.
If you're able to visit us here at Clonbinane, don't be shy and request a bag of the most delicious Nashi and other pears, apricots or plums which are available to harvest and share NOW ... See you soon and meantime, enjoy the harvest in your garden!