Cold Damage on Plants: Protection Results Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2024-01-21 | Just before winter, I prepared various levels of cold protection for my young plants. If you'd like to see that discussion, here's the video: youtu.be/0nsY9MUmVIoThe levels of protection included: 1) grouping plants together, 2) shelter from wind in an unheated greenhouse, 3) crop cover, and 4) moving to a minimally heated area. As you might expect, you can easily see the difference between those that were given the lower levels of protection and those that were provided higher. This is especially true with the younger/smaller plants that are far more vulnerable.In this video I'll show you the results, and they really are quite striking! You can easily see the difference in the foliage, of course, but more importantly, in the health of the roots.If you find these videos useful, here are a few things you can do to help us out:Send a tip: buymeacoffee.com/fvrosefarmHave a look at our Amazon shop: amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarmDrop us a "Like" on our Facebook business page:facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarmLeave a review of our farm on Google:https://g.page/r/Cfi8qXv8QReZEBE/reviewFor shareable articles on roses and gardening:fraservalleyrosefarm.com/articles-on-roses-and-gardening
Buy Plants Like a Grower Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2024-01-18 | When nursery growers start plants, they want to pick from a wide selection of the newest and most interesting plants. Isn't that what every gardener wants? For many home gardeners, though, your options are limited down to the "picks" of your local garden centers. Whether you're a cut flower grower, a small farmer that wants to add some perennials to your farm stand, an aspiring backyard grower, or just an avid plant lover who wants to see *all* the options, this video is for you. I'll discuss the different ways to add a wider selection (and better pricing) to your plant purchasing. I'll also discuss how teaming up to pool orders with other small growers is a win-win for all involved.Now, the specific supplier info in this vid is obviously based on the marker I know: North America. Nevertheless, the basic options would be similar wherever you go: seeds, bulbs & bare root, cuttings & plugs. So I hope you can get something out of this no matter where you're joining us from!If you find these videos useful, here are a few things you can do to help us out:Send a tip: buymeacoffee.com/fvrosefarmHave a look at our Amazon shop: amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarmDrop us a "Like" on our Facebook business page:facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarmLeave a review of our farm on Google:https://g.page/r/Cfi8qXv8QReZEBE/reviewFor shareable articles on roses and gardening:fraservalleyrosefarm.com/articles-on-roses-and-gardening
These Roses Deserve a Spot in my Garden! Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2024-01-10 | How do I decide which roses are worth a try in my garden? With many centuries of roses in cultivation, I'll have to give fair consideration to each of the classes. Here I go through some of the important breeding roses and famous garden roses I've added to the farm so far. Not that I'm making excuses, but many of these are young plants, and they won't represent the best garden performance for the variety. As the garden grows in, I'll add newer (and 4k) footage to the channel to show their full potential.If you wanted to have a peak at the list what what's in the ground on the farm as of 2023, here's the link: fraservalleyrosefarm.com/simple-list-of-roses-already-planted-on-the-farmIf you find these videos useful, here are a few things you can do to help us out:Send a tip: buymeacoffee.com/fvrosefarmHave a look at our Amazon shop: amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarmDrop us a "Like" on our Facebook business page:facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarmLeave a review of our farm on Google:https://g.page/r/Cfi8qXv8QReZEBE/reviewFor shareable articles on roses and gardening:fraservalleyrosefarm.com/articles-on-roses-and-gardeningPhoto credits:Fred Loads by Wilrooij CC BY-SA 4.0Yolande d’Aragon (1) by Ritadesbois CC BY-SA 4.0Yolande d’Aragon (1) by T. Kiya CC BY-SA 2.0Rose de Rescht by Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz CC BY-SA 4.0Comte de Chambord by Alexandre Dulaunoy CC BY-SA 2.0R. gallica officinalis by Michael Wittwer CC BY-SA 4.0Charles de Mills by Jamain CC BY-SA 3.0Tuscany Superb by Kleuske CC BY-SA 3.0Königin von Dänemark by Salicyna CC BY-SA 4.0Chloris by Dmitriy Konstantinov CC BY-SA 4.0Rosa alba semi plena by Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz CC BY-SA 4.0Old blush by A. Barra CC BY-SA 3.0La France by Arashiyama CC BY-SA 3.0Gruss an Teplitz by Ann Reg CC BY-SA 3.0Peace by Roozita CC BY-SA 3.0Queen Elizabeth by T. Kiya CC BY-SA 2.0Constance Spry by Rosa Staropramen CC BY-SA 3.0Stanwell Perpetual by Salicyna CC BY-SA 4.0
Baggie Method Seed Germination Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2024-01-02 | A quick way to start or test seeds is the baggie method. Sealing the seeds in a sandwich (ziploc) bag in a paper towel or other growing medium traps the humidity and helps the seeds to germinate quickly. Remove from the baggy promptly and carefully transfer into a pot or longer-term home for growing on. This is a popular method for germination testing, seed stratification, and it remains popular with cannabis growers, where the large seeds are relatively fast and easy to handle once sprouted. There are pros and cons to the method, which I'll cover in this video.If you find these videos useful, here are a few things you can do to help us out:Send a tip: buymeacoffee.com/fvrosefarmHave a look at our Amazon shop: amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarmDrop us a "Like" on our Facebook business page:facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarmLeave a review of our farm on Google:https://g.page/r/Cfi8qXv8QReZEBE/reviewFor shareable articles on roses and gardening:fraservalleyrosefarm.com/articles-on-roses-and-gardening
Rooting Indoors over Winter. Roses & more Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2023-12-25 | If you're enjoying the challenges of plant propagation, it can feel limiting when the landscape begins to fall into dormancy. What I'm enjoying these days is the fact that not every plant reacts equally to cold. This lets me continue to push the envelop of bringing hardy plant material, like roses, inside to controlled temperatures as cuttings. In this video I'll demonstrate with roses, rosemary, and also demonstrate with a few more tender indoor varieties I have on the go.If you find these videos useful, here are a few things you can do to help us out:Send a tip: buymeacoffee.com/fvrosefarmHave a look at our Amazon shop: amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarmDrop us a "Like" on our Facebook business page:facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarmLeave a review of our farm on Google:https://g.page/r/Cfi8qXv8QReZEBE/reviewFor shareable articles on roses and gardening:fraservalleyrosefarm.com/articles-on-roses-and-gardeningPhoto credit: Rosa mutabilis by 阿橋 HQ CC BY 2.0
How Not to Plant: Big Holes with Lots of Stuff Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2023-12-20 | All-too-common wisdom is to dig a wide and deep planting hole and fill it with some high proportion of amendments to surround the roots of your new plants. Let's talk that through together - because I don't think it's helpful either in the short or long-term health of you trees, shrubs or perennials. Now I can already anticipate some push-back on this topic. No worries! Let's discuss. The main objection, I suppose, will be from people who say "my soil is too poor/clay/rocky/waterlogged/sandy/alkaline etc. so I need to improve the planting hole to give my trees a fighting chance!". I respond with this: you can't realistically solve a "whole yard" problem one hole at a time. If it's poorly drained, for instance, your rich planting hole just became an easy place for the water to collect. If it's infertile, let your roots anchor into it, and then mulch, improve, and feed appropriately from the top down to support the whole root system.For those who may argue anecdotally along the lines of "I planted with heaps of manure in the bottom of the hole, and it always worked for me" I'll say two things: 1) I'll never try to argue against your personal experience or success - I don't have the same facts in front of me as you do, and you're really the best person to make that call, and 2) I'd suspect that a similar dressing of manure added as a top layer and watered in regularly as the plant(s) established would deliver the nutrition equally and avoid some of the potential risks.If you find these videos useful, here are a few things you can do to help us out:Send a tip: buymeacoffee.com/fvrosefarmHave a look at our Amazon shop: amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarmDrop us a "Like" on our Facebook business page:facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarmLeave a review of our farm on Google:https://g.page/r/Cfi8qXv8QReZEBE/reviewFor shareable articles on roses and gardening:fraservalleyrosefarm.com/articles-on-roses-and-gardening
Why Chill Seeds? Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2023-12-18 | For some seed varieties, a duration of cold moist "stratification" is required to convince them to sprout. This is particularly common with cold-hardy trees, shrubs and perennials. It's important to know that this seed chilling can vary quite a bit around temperatures, timing and other requirements. Here I'll go through my own setup and my "default" method for sprouting seeds where a cold treatment is advisable.If you find these videos useful, here are a few things you can do to help us out:Send a tip: buymeacoffee.com/fvrosefarmHave a look at our Amazon shop: amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarmDrop us a "Like" on our Facebook business page:facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarmLeave a review of our farm on Google:https://g.page/r/Cfi8qXv8QReZEBE/reviewFor shareable articles on roses and gardening:fraservalleyrosefarm.com/articles-on-roses-and-gardening
Whats Wrong with Wood Chips in the Garden? Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2023-12-13 | There are quite a few advantages to adding a mulch of wood chips to the garden if you can find a convenient (or especially free!) local supply. I have heard a few concerns raised about their use, and I wanted to quickly outline them here:00:00 Intro00:31 Pests01:12 Nitrogen Lock Up02:34 Soil Acidity/pH03:28 Delay of Soil Warming04:17 Fungal GrowthSome of these can be overcome with some by adjusting which plants you apply it to or the manner of use. In my situation, I'm confident the advantages far outweigh any concerns!If you find these videos useful, here are a few things you can do to help us out:Send a tip: buymeacoffee.com/fvrosefarmHave a look at our Amazon shop: amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarmDrop us a "Like" on our Facebook business page:facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarmLeave a review of our farm on Google:https://g.page/r/Cfi8qXv8QReZEBE/reviewFor shareable articles on roses and gardening:fraservalleyrosefarm.com/articles-on-roses-and-gardeningPhoto credit:Field of blueberries by University of Delaware Carvel REC CC BY 2.0
African Violet Leaf Cuttings #plantpropagation Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2023-12-11 | One easy plant to propagate by leaf cuttings is African violet (saintpaulia). In this video I'll show you the easy method to get started, and I'll also briefly discuss why this method may not be the right choice for "pinwheel" or other chimera saintpaulias. If you find these videos useful, here are a few things you can do to help us out:Send a tip: buymeacoffee.com/fvrosefarmHave a look at our Amazon shop: amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarmDrop us a "Like" on our Facebook business page:facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarmLeave a review of our farm on Google:https://g.page/r/Cfi8qXv8QReZEBE/reviewFor shareable articles on roses and gardening:fraservalleyrosefarm.com/articles-on-roses-and-gardeningPhoto credits:Exhibition african violets by 阿橋 HQ CC BY-SA 2.0Chimera statue by Carole Raddato CC BY-SA 2.0Laburnocytisus by Simon Garbutt CC BY-SA 3.0
Why Soak Seeds? Plain water, H2O2 & more! Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2023-12-08 | Should you soak seeds before sowing? If so, how long? And should you add anything to the water? In this short video I'll discuss the pros and cons of seed soaking. I'll also go over some of the common seed treatment options to combine with a soak: hydrogen peroxide, seaweed extract, gibberellic acid and hot water treatment. If you find these videos useful, here are a few things you can do to help us out:Send a tip: buymeacoffee.com/fvrosefarmHave a look at our Amazon shop: amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarmDrop us a "Like" on our Facebook business page:facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarmLeave a review of our farm on Google:https://g.page/r/Cfi8qXv8QReZEBE/reviewFor shareable articles on roses and gardening:fraservalleyrosefarm.com/articles-on-roses-and-gardening
MORE Conifers for your Small Garden Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2023-12-03 | Let’s look at some small trees for your garden: dwarf and small conifers, mainly evergreen, in all sorts of shapes, colors and textures! Here I visit Burkland Gardens in Mt. Vernon WA, a nursery specializing in dwarf and unusual conifers.This video is part 2 of 2. Here’s a link to the rest of the tour:youtu.be/-YDxLlKIXPoMany thanks to Gil for sharing his time and expertise. For viewers looking for more information of the kinds of plants on this tour, here are links to Burkland Gardens on YouTube and their business web page:youtube.com/@burklandgardens643burklandgardens.comIf you find these videos useful, here are a few things you can do to help us out:Send a tip: buymeacoffee.com/fvrosefarmHave a look at our Amazon shop: amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarmDrop us a "Like" on our Facebook business page:facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarmLeave a review of our farm on Google:https://g.page/r/Cfi8qXv8QReZEBE/reviewFor shareable articles on roses and gardening:fraservalleyrosefarm.com/articles-on-roses-and-gardeningPhoto credits:Gold Tipped Picea by Mark Bolin CC BY-SA 2.0Abies Ice Breaker by laurent houmeau CC BY-SA 2.0Witches Broom on Jack Pine by Elia Sagor CC BY-SA 2.0
10 Stunning Conifers for your Small Garden Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2023-12-03 | Let’s look at some small trees for your garden: dwarf and small conifers, mainly evergreen, in all sorts of shapes, colors and textures! Here I visit Burkland Gardens in Mt. Vernon WA, nursery specializing in dwarf and unusual conifers.This video is part 1 of 2. Here’s a link to the rest of the tour:youtu.be/yKvBK3sxgWoMany thanks to Gil for sharing his time and expertise. For viewers looking for more information of the kinds of plants on this tour, here are links to Burkland Gardens on YouTube and their business web page:youtube.com/@burklandgardens643burklandgardens.comIf you find these videos useful, here are a few things you can do to help us out:Send a tip: buymeacoffee.com/fvrosefarmHave a look at our Amazon shop: amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarmDrop us a "Like" on our Facebook business page:facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarmLeave a review of our farm on Google:https://g.page/r/Cfi8qXv8QReZEBE/reviewFor shareable articles on roses and gardening:fraservalleyrosefarm.com/articles-on-roses-and-gardeningPhoto credits:Gold Tipped Picea by Mark Bolin CC BY-SA 2.0Abies Ice Breaker by laurent houmeau CC BY-SA 2.0Witches Broom on Jack Pine by Elia Sagor CC BY-SA 2.0
Cuttings by Mail: Stems for Propagation Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2023-11-30 | Have you ever wondered about buying (or selling) cuttings or scion wood by mail order? In this interview style video, I'll talk to Mark from Dingdong's Garden @dingdongsgarden - they've been selling stems for hobbyist growers who want to try out propagation, and collect some fun an interesting varieties along the way!Thanks to Mark and Dingdong for taking the time to discuss and for providing the footage to go along with the conversation. You can check out their current offerings at www.dingdongsgarden.comIf you find these videos useful, here are a few things you can do to help us out:Send a tip: buymeacoffee.com/fvrosefarmHave a look at our Amazon shop: amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarmDrop us a "Like" on our Facebook business page:facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarmLeave a review of our farm on Google:https://g.page/r/Cfi8qXv8QReZEBE/reviewFor shareable articles on roses and gardening:fraservalleyrosefarm.com/articles-on-roses-and-gardening
Should You Score Cuttings? Plant Propagation Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2023-11-27 | Scrape a little extra skin or bark from the base of your cuttings? It's sometimes called "scoring" and it's a common bit of plant propagation advice. As with so many methods, the answer of whether you should give it a try comes down to the variety, and your willingness to experiment. I find that most shrubs and perennials root fairly easily with basic techniques, and without scoring. If I get good results without the extra handling, why change it up? Because there are likely difficult-to-root varieties where this method will make the difference between success and failure.If you find these videos useful, here are a few things you can do to help us out:Send a tip: buymeacoffee.com/fvrosefarmHave a look at our Amazon shop: amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarmDrop us a "Like" on our Facebook business page:facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarmLeave a review of our farm on Google:https://g.page/r/Cfi8qXv8QReZEBE/reviewFor shareable articles on roses and gardening:fraservalleyrosefarm.com/articles-on-roses-and-gardening
Easy Winter Cuttings: Hardwood Propagation Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2023-11-23 | With winter approaching, my woody plants are well on their way to dormancy, and that opens the window for hardwood cuttings. While I find them slower and less certain than summer cuttings, some shrubs and trees are particularly suited for this kind of propagation. I'll give you six examples and a list of others to try. In the meanwhile, here's a refresher on the technique and placement. If you find these videos useful, here are a few things you can do to help us out:Send a tip: buymeacoffee.com/fvrosefarmHave a look at our Amazon shop: amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarmDrop us a "Like" on our Facebook business page:facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarmLeave a review of our farm on Google:https://g.page/r/Cfi8qXv8QReZEBE/reviewFor shareable articles on roses and gardening:fraservalleyrosefarm.com/articles-on-roses-and-gardeningPhoto credits: Spirea by Peter Stenzil CC BY-ND 2.0Limelight hydrangea by Delaware Master Gardeners CC BY 2.0
Elevate Your Garden with Climbing Roses Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2023-11-16 | Planting climbing roses for more impact and drama in the garden. In this video I'll take you through some of my selections for climbers, with some focus on the structures we're highlighting (or hiding!). If you find these videos useful, here are a few things you can do to help us out:Send a tip: buymeacoffee.com/fvrosefarmHave a look at our Amazon shop: amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarmDrop us a "Like" on our Facebook business page:facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarmLeave a review of our farm on Google:https://g.page/r/Cfi8qXv8QReZEBE/reviewFor shareable articles on roses and gardening:fraservalleyrosefarm.com/articles-on-roses-and-gardeningPhoto credits:Pale Pink Climber by Acabashi CC BY-SA 4.0Compassion by MM CC BY-SA 3.0Crepuscule by 阿橋 HQ CC BY-SA 2.0John Davis by T. Kiya CC BY-SA 2.0Constance SPry by T. Kiya CC BY-SA 2.0Baltimore Belle by Nadiatalent CC BY-SA 4.0Lady of Shalott by T. Kiya CC BY-SA 2.0Rosanna by Salicyna CC BY-SA 4.0Etoile de Hollande by Salicyna CC BY-SA 4.0Rosarium Uetersen by T. Kiya CC BY-SA 2.0Geschwinds Orden by Wilrooij CC BY-SA 4.0Narrow Water by Epibase CC BY-SA 3.0Buff Beauty by Leonora (Ellie) Enking CC BY-SA 2.0Leverkusen by Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz CC BY-SA 4.0Don Juan by Chic Bee CC BY 2.0Bleu Magenta by Momoly CC BY-ND 2.0Royal Sunset by Ryan Somma CC BY-SA 2.0Madame Alfred Carriere by Anna Reg CC BY-SA 3.0
Rose Garden Rescue - Neglected Public Garden Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2023-11-12 | I'm talking to Josh, a rose enthusiast who has taken on the challenge of saving a neglected public rose garden in Bend, Oregon. Planted in 1948, the garden once had hundreds of roses on display, but over time they've become weedy & overgrown. With a little annual care, I'm sure they can once again become the focal point of Bend's scenic Pioneer park on the banks of the Deschutes river. In this video we'll discuss some of the next steps in pruning the "lanky" roses to encourage fresh branching, and I'll answer some general questions about roses. Many thanks to Josh for taking the time and effort to arrange this video call, and for collecting video we could share on YouTube. My hope is that the discussion can provide encouragement to anyone who is in the midst of their own "garden rescue" whether private or public.If you find these videos useful, here are a few things you can do to help us out:Send a tip: buymeacoffee.com/fvrosefarmHave a look at our Amazon shop: amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarmDrop us a "Like" on our Facebook business page:facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarmLeave a review of our farm on Google:https://g.page/r/Cfi8qXv8QReZEBE/reviewFor shareable articles on roses and gardening:fraservalleyrosefarm.com/articles-on-roses-and-gardening
Save Your Potted Mums. Propagation by Cuttings Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2023-11-10 | The potted mums that are commonly sold as fall decor are bred from perennial chrysanthemum varieties. While the focus of current breeding is not really on making a hardy perennial, they're often hardy to zones 5 or 6 when well-established in the garden. If you care to try, your best chance at "saving" garden mums from one season to the next is one of two methods:1. Plant the mums out in the garden fairly early after purchase - the more time they have for rooting, the better. In my example, I'm starting late, so I've trimmed the flowers. That'll serve (I hope) to allow more light down to the foliage, and redirect the plant's energy from flowering to rooting.2. Propagate by cuttings. Again, this is likely better earlier in the year - on mums you've already overwintered. I'll show in this video, however, that it's possible to root cutting even from flowering stems.If you find these videos useful, here are a few things you can do to help us out:Send a tip: buymeacoffee.com/fvrosefarmHave a look at our Amazon shop: amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarmDrop us a "Like" on our Facebook business page:facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarmLeave a review of our farm on Google:https://g.page/r/Cfi8qXv8QReZEBE/reviewFor shareable articles on roses and gardening:fraservalleyrosefarm.com/articles-on-roses-and-gardening
Backyard Nursery as a Retirement Activity Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2023-11-08 | In this interview style video, I'll present a conversation with Larry and Martha from the Growing Our Retirement YouTube channel. Here are the links to their channel and website:youtube.com/@Growing-Our-Retirementgrowingourretirement.comThe topic for discussion is how each of us has developed a plant business to provide activity and income for retirement. Those who have watched my videos on backyard nursery in the past will know this: I wouldn't suggest the plant business is either easy or a sure money maker. It's not just a matter of sinking your retirement money into plants and expecting a quick return. I hope you'll see from the discussion that it pays to do a lot of research and to understand your own abilities & risk tolerance levels.Thanks so much to Larry and Martha for participating in the video!If you find these videos useful, here are a few things you can do to help us out:Send a tip: buymeacoffee.com/fvrosefarmHave a look at our Amazon shop: amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarmDrop us a "Like" on our Facebook business page:facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarmLeave a review of our farm on Google:https://g.page/r/Cfi8qXv8QReZEBE/reviewFor shareable articles on roses and gardening:fraservalleyrosefarm.com/articles-on-roses-and-gardeningPhoto credits:Norway spruce (Picea abies) by Famartin CC BY-SA 4.0Norway spruce cones by Ryan Hodnett CC BY-SA 4.0Arborvitae (Thjua occidentalis) by David J. Stang CC BY-SA 4.0Schip laurel by H. Zell CC BY-SA 3.0Schip laurel by Fancy DB CC BY-SA 4.0Emerald ash borer poster by Fungus Guy CC BY-SA 3.0Plant growing field by Chrisdlink CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Fall Bulbs on their Side? #gardening #flowerbulbs #fallplanting Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2023-11-07 | ...
DIY Garden Foot Bridge Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2023-11-05 | Here's a DIY garden foot bridge made from dimensional lumber and without any specialized woodworking skills.If you find these videos useful, here are a few things you can do to help us out:Send a tip: buymeacoffee.com/fvrosefarmHave a look at our Amazon shop: amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarmDrop us a "Like" on our Facebook business page:facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarmLeave a review of our farm on Google:https://g.page/r/Cfi8qXv8QReZEBE/reviewFor shareable articles on roses and gardening:fraservalleyrosefarm.com/articles-on-roses-and-gardening
Fall / Winter Pruning on Roses? #gardening #roses #rosegarden Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2023-11-02 | ...
Mini Roses for a Longer Bloom Season #miniatureroses #gardening #roses #rosegarden Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2023-10-31 | ...
Is This Pest in Your Garden Yet? Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2023-10-30 | This Asian bug is spreading across North America, South America and Europe - feeding on a wide range of garden fruits, veggie and ornamental crops. It's the brown marmorated stink bug. Note that there are native stink bugs that are far less concerning. Look for the white bands on the antennae to ID the Asian species. The fight against rapidly spreading invasive pests can seem a little hopeless: since most of their natural enemies have been left at home. But that's not the whole story. Biologists have found that the Samurai wasp (I couldn't make this stuff up!) has valiantly followed its enemy and is establishing across its new range. Additionally, under close observation, scientists have found that some native predators are well-suited to feeding on on the new stink bug to our continent. Green lacewings, assassin bugs, spiders, birds, and even pill bugs have a role to play. Mark down another point for biological diversity in the garden!Here's the fact sheet I referenced in the video: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/agriculture-seafood/animals-and-crops/plant-health/insects-and-plant-diseases/tree-fruits/brown-marmorated-stink-bugIf you find these videos useful, here are a few things you can do to help us out:Send a tip: buymeacoffee.com/fvrosefarmHave a look at our Amazon shop: amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarmDrop us a "Like" on our Facebook business page:facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarmLeave a review of our farm on Google:https://g.page/r/Cfi8qXv8QReZEBE/reviewFor shareable articles on roses and gardening:fraservalleyrosefarm.com/articles-on-roses-and-gardeningPhoto credits:Brown Marmorated Stink Bug by Chris Hedstrom CC NY-SA 2.0 DEEDby Gilles San Martin CC BY-SA 2.0by Judy Gallagher CC BY-SA 2.0By Yerpo CC BY-SA 3.0Laying eggs by Eggs hatching by David R. Lance CC BY 3.0Samurai wasp by OSU CC BY-SA 2.0Green lacewing by Judy Gallagher CC BY 2.0US distribution map by Jofre Espigule Pons CC BY-SA 4.0
Dont Let Your Nursery Dream End as a Nightmare Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2023-10-24 | Lisa and I are enjoying the challenge of building our own backyard nursery business. I have no difficulty encouraging others to take the leap into horticulture - growing and selling plants! It does, however, make sense to give a little extra consideration to the question: How big a business do we want this to be? And further: Is there a plan in place for succession or a clean exit? I've seen so many plant growers and sellers struggle with this - building up large and fast, only much later to wonder how to conclude or ensure the continuation of the business. If you find these videos useful, here are a few things you can do to help us out:Send a tip: buymeacoffee.com/fvrosefarmHave a look at our Amazon shop: amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarmDrop us a "Like" on our Facebook business page:facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarmLeave a review of our farm on Google:https://g.page/r/Cfi8qXv8QReZEBE/reviewFor shareable articles on roses and gardening:fraservalleyrosefarm.com/articles-on-roses-and-gardeningPhoto credits:Butchart Gardens by Robthepiper CC BY-SA 3.0
Lavender Prop from Your Trimmings #gardening #plantpropagation Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2023-10-22 | ...
Fall and Winter Rose Pruning Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2023-10-18 | If you're in a cold-winter climate, should you prune your rose in the fall? Usually my answer is to wait. The early spring (or after first bloom for once-bloomers) is usually a better time to address the size, shape and health of your rose with structural pruning. By then, you'll be able to see what damage has been done by winter cold. However, if your roses have an unruly streak, they may have sent up some stems that are vulnerable to damage from winter wind or snow. In this video, I'll show you some examples of preventive pruning to protect roses from winter damage.I should say a couple more things I didn't have time to address in the video. 1) of course if you're in a climate with no serious cold, it makes no sense to wait until spring, and you're more likely to tackle your structural pruning in the coolest part of the year. 2) if you're in a climate much colder than mine, you may also be offering some winter protection to your roses in the form of wrapping/covering/mounding with soil. It's still a good idea to time this protection carefully and let your roses see some cold beforehand. A touch of cold can help settle them into dormancy, which makes them more likely to survive the conditions inside the protective layer.If you find these videos useful, here are a few things you can do to help us out:Send a tip: buymeacoffee.com/fvrosefarmHave a look at our Amazon shop: amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarmDrop us a "Like" on our Facebook business page:facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarmLeave a review of our farm on Google:https://g.page/r/Cfi8qXv8QReZEBE/reviewFor shareable articles on roses and gardening:fraservalleyrosefarm.com/articles-on-roses-and-gardening
Scam Alert: Expensive Plant Supplements Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2023-10-14 | The shelves of your local grow store may be stocked with dozens of high-priced (mainly liquid) plant supplements, each with their own claims. Should you trust them? Of course not. Pssst... they're after your money! Their whole job is to put something into a bottle, market the heck out of it, and sell it for many times what it cost them to produce. How many times? Who knows... the product contents, claims and results are as non-specific as possible.Sorry to say it, but the responsibility and blame falls on the buyer. It's your job to ask the questions that matter, and demand satisfactory evidence before opening your wallet. Vague claims and a lack of independent evidence should mean you won't purchase, full stop. That's the only power the consumer has to convince these supplement makers to offer specific, reality-based claims and back them up with research.I mentioned that even within the humic acid industry, there's concern about the false claims. Here's a link to one of those suppliers: youtu.be/qxlotcSrSWQ?si=vu6_KyASO2JNxyLL&t=27 Note that even though he acknowledges the problems, it's still his business to promote the benefits of humic acid. I'm not judging, I just always consider the source.The products profiled in this video, the the sections discussing/showing their packaging, website, claims and even commercials are offered here under what I'll be happy to defend as fair use. One of the better outcomes user-generated video platforms like YouTube is open criticism of business practices. If HB101 or Superthrive don't like it, it's completely within their power to specify and prove their marketing claims.If you find these videos useful, here are a few things you can do to help us out:Send a tip: buymeacoffee.com/fvrosefarmHave a look at our Amazon shop: amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarmDrop us a "Like" on our Facebook business page:facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarmLeave a review of our farm on Google:https://g.page/r/Cfi8qXv8QReZEBE/reviewFor shareable articles on roses and gardening:fraservalleyrosefarm.com/articles-on-roses-and-gardening
Plants in Pots over Winter? Prepare Now! Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2023-10-09 | Hardy plants in pots are more vulnerable to the wet, cold and windy weather of winter. In this video, I'll go through 5 techniques to better protect your container plants over the winter season.If you find these videos useful, here are a few things you can do to help us out:Send a tip: buymeacoffee.com/fvrosefarmHave a look at our Amazon shop: amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarmDrop us a "Like" on our Facebook business page:facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarmLeave a review of our farm on Google:https://g.page/r/Cfi8qXv8QReZEBE/reviewFor shareable articles on roses and gardening:fraservalleyrosefarm.com/articles-on-roses-and-gardening
Two Years in the Retail Nursery Business. Rose Farm Results Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2023-10-05 | We've been running a plant business as a side-hustle for a number of years now, but it was only last year (2022) that we opened the farm with regular hours as a sort of retail nursery. It's true that we don't look the part of a true garden center. Customers who are accustomed to big parking lots, retail displays, nursery staff and cashiers may look at us as unfinished: a work in progress. And they'd be right!We haven't gone ahead and built the more familiar "from the ground up" version of a retail garden center. Partly that would be from a reluctance to sink big money into the effort. Instead, we're trying to bootstrap our reputation from local plant sales, garden clubs and social media - and the result is a less formal shopping experience. We're adding more plants as we can propagate them (with some bought in for additional assortment) and we're now working on the bones of our display gardens. If you find these videos useful, here are a few things you can do to help us out:Send a tip: buymeacoffee.com/fvrosefarmHave a look at our Amazon shop: amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarmDrop us a "Like" on our Facebook business page:facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarmLeave a review of our farm on Google:https://g.page/r/Cfi8qXv8QReZEBE/reviewFor shareable articles on roses and gardening:fraservalleyrosefarm.com/articles-on-roses-and-gardeningPhotos:International Test Garden by Another Believer CC BY-SA 3.0Salvia bulleyana by Mikeschgardener CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant a Rose Bush in Memory Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2023-10-03 | If you're planting a rose in memory of a loved one, it's tempting make your choice based on the rose's marketing name. If the deceased was named Beverly, you're in luck with a well-behaved and strong performing garden rose - but usually the choices don't match up quite so neatly. In this video, I'll offer just a few quick points of advice for choosing a planting a rose as a memorial.If you find these videos useful, here are a few things you can do to help us out:Send a tip: buymeacoffee.com/fvrosefarmHave a look at our Amazon shop: amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarmDrop us a "Like" on our Facebook business page:facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarmLeave a review of our farm on Google:https://g.page/r/Cfi8qXv8QReZEBE/reviewFor shareable articles on roses and gardening:fraservalleyrosefarm.com/articles-on-roses-and-gardeningPhoto credits:Dorothy Perkins by Vivian Evans CC BY-SA 2.0Irish Eyes by Conall CC BY 2.0Memoire by Salicyne CC BY-SA 4.0Fellowship by T. Kiya CC BY-SA 2.0Belinda’s Dream by Inga Munsinger Cotton CC BY 2.0Julia Child by T. Kiya CC BY-SA 2.0
How to Fertilize Roses Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2023-09-26 | This is the more condensed video to answer the question of how you should feed (fertilize) roses - in pots vs. in the ground. While you can get satisfactory results with a wide range of fertilizers, the horticultural literature and research appears to be pointing away from the high phosphorus formulations that are commonly marketed as "rose food".For the detailed discussion video (how I reached these conclusions) here's the link: youtu.be/axVxXLrIhyoIf you find these videos useful, here are a few things you can do to help us out:Send a tip: buymeacoffee.com/fvrosefarmHave a look at our Amazon shop: amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarmDrop us a "Like" on our Facebook business page:facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarmLeave a review of our farm on Google:https://g.page/r/Cfi8qXv8QReZEBE/reviewFor shareable articles on roses and gardening:fraservalleyrosefarm.com/articles-on-roses-and-gardening
How a Grower Feeds Roses (Discussion) Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2023-09-26 | I've grown roses in pots using both slow-release fertilizer and a water soluble blend. In this video, I'll discuss some of the information sources I've used to make my current fertilizer recommendations. To cut to the chase, while you can grow good roses over a wide range of NPK ratios, my experience, the literature and research seems to support a higher N, lower P and mid to high K. The simplified ratios 3-1-2, 3-1-3, 3-2-2, or 3-2-3 (as locally available at a good price) would each do the job, but for best plant health should also be formulated (or amended) with Mg, Fe and Ca and micronutrients. Note also that there's little support for the high P formulations often marketed as "rose food".For a quicker discussion (without books & research) aimed at the home gardener, here's a point-form video on the topic:If you find these videos useful, here are a few things you can do to help us out:youtu.be/865vhlajZp8Send a tip: buymeacoffee.com/fvrosefarmHave a look at our Amazon shop: amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarmDrop us a "Like" on our Facebook business page:facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarmLeave a review of our farm on Google:https://g.page/r/Cfi8qXv8QReZEBE/reviewFor shareable articles on roses and gardening:fraservalleyrosefarm.com/articles-on-roses-and-gardening
Are Temu Garden Tools Too Cheap to Be Any Good? Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2023-09-26 | The products were provided to me free of charge for a review of initial quality, but there were no preconditions on the content of the video. If you're interested in trying the Temu app here are the relevant links:💰 Download TEMU App to get 50% off for your first purchase on app temu.to/m/umrtdqv110s🔍 Or search the code【DKB8829】in the product search bar to claim offerChinese Toon Stainless Steel Lawn Mower CA$14.99temu.to/m/uibr1zwortb1pc Stainless Steel Hand Shovel CA$18.29temu.to/m/ug8xr61oamcProfessional Garden Rose Pruning Shears CA$7.79temu.to/m/uquntaz6zioStainless Steel Scythe Sickle CA$11.79temu.to/m/u9yt9qdda8zThickened Garden Shovel CA$6.49temu.to/m/ucddaqb053cGarden Auger Drill Bit CA$7.99temu.to/m/u32djplflg4Diamond Sharpening File CA$9.79temu.to/m/uvvvg9kjjfmHand Pressure Sprayer CA$9.19temu.to/m/uoh2j61bc82High-Quality Pruning Shears CA$22.99temu.to/m/uct29dea91w65Mn Steel Blade Fruit Tree Pruning Scissors Picking Fruit CA$25.29temu.to/m/un4355npl5fGarden Pruning Shears Stainless Steel Scissors CA$4.89temu.to/m/uq9775wsuwhLeather Breathable Gauntlet Gloves CA$16.99temu.to/m/uewz775nakqSmall Hand-held Hand Saw CA$10.49temu.to/m/urt7oh1gsgzCrack Weeder Crevice Weeding Tool CA$12.79temu.to/m/uxo6v34puxm
Divide Ornamental Grasses Now: Fall Demo & Tour Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2023-09-16 | It was my pleasure to visit Exemplar Horticulture this week. Exemplar is a specialty producer of ornamental grasses, perennials and a whole range of other interesting plants. Julia from the growing team led an overview & demo of their grass division process on calamagrostis (feather reed grass). Many thanks to the owners, Paula & Greg for having me out to the nursery for this demo and tour. I'm also grateful to Julia & Rajpal for the tour and demo, and everyone else on the team who welcomed me onto the site.Incidentally, for those who follow my channel, Paula & Greg were the managers who hired me straight from horticulture school many years ago. I worked under their leadership for many years (at a different nursery). It's exciting to see how far they've taken their new venture, and I can't wait to see what else they'll do with it.If you find these videos useful, here are a few things you can do to help us out:Send a tip: buymeacoffee.com/fvrosefarmHave a look at our Amazon shop: amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarmDrop us a "Like" on our Facebook business page:facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarmLeave a review of our farm on Google:https://g.page/r/Cfi8qXv8QReZEBE/reviewFor shareable articles on roses and gardening:fraservalleyrosefarm.com/articles-on-roses-and-gardeningPhoto credits:Cortaderia by Joe Mabel CC BY-SA 3.0Twilight Zone Little Bluestem courtesy of Walters GardensCalamagrostis by Cultivar413 CC BY 2.0Festuca with dry sheaths by Matt Lavin CC BY-SA 2.0
Garden Design for Impact, Fall Planning Tour Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2023-09-11 | We try to make significant improvements to the presentation of our farm every year, and our time for that is the fall. It's after the retail season, and we have a little more time to reflect on what worked (and didn't!). The thumbnail and early garden scenes are from a walk Lisa and I took through Sendall Gardens in Langley BC for inspiration. Yes, we're exactly that geeky about plants!A couple of questions I'll answer here in the description, even though I expect I may have to answer again to comments:1) Yes, we'll have some mix of roses and/or clematis climbing both of the metal pergolas we've already built, as well as the custom (curved garden) shade structure to follow. I don't yet know which ones, but will update you when they go in the ground.2) I don't expect that Lisa will often join me for videos, so I'm happy you got to meet her. It made a lot of sense for this subject because she's the big-picture thinker for garden and nursery projects. For more routine garden and nursery videos I'm generally more comfortable with the topics, and so we just follow a natural division of labor.If you find these videos useful, here are a few things you can do to help us out:Send a tip: buymeacoffee.com/fvrosefarmHave a look at our Amazon shop: amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarmDrop us a "Like" on our Facebook business page:facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarmLeave a review of our farm on Google:https://g.page/r/Cfi8qXv8QReZEBE/reviewFor shareable articles on roses and gardening:fraservalleyrosefarm.com/articles-on-roses-and-gardeningPhoto credits:Kirengeshoma palmata by KENPEI CC BY-SA 3.0Sciadopitys verticillata by scott.zon CC BY-SA 2.0
Potted Mini Roses: Can They Go in the Garden? Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2023-09-08 | Frequent gifts for Mother's Day, housewarming, or Valentine's - these pretty little mini roses hold up for the occasion, but sometimes just barely! Going from warm greenhouse conditions to an air conditioned grocery store, and finally on to your dining room table takes its toll on a plant. They run out of nutrients, root space, and can look like heck once their blooms are spent. Let's talk about how to "save" these mini roses and put them back into good condition for your garden or patio.If you find these videos useful, here are a few things you can do to help us out:Send a tip: buymeacoffee.com/fvrosefarmHave a look at our Amazon shop: amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarmDrop us a "Like" on our Facebook business page:facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarmLeave a review of our farm on Google:https://g.page/r/Cfi8qXv8QReZEBE/reviewFor shareable articles on roses and gardening:fraservalleyrosefarm.com/articles-on-roses-and-gardening
Why Divide Into Pots? Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2023-09-06 | Dividing perennials in the spring or fall (mainly) is a great low-cost way to add plants to the garden or create extras for selling or gifting. I usually divide into pots for a few reasons, but the main one is that it gives me flexibility around the timing (and therefore placement) of planting. In this video I'll talk about some of my other reasons for dividing into pots, and also briefly discuss some overwintering considerations.If you find these videos useful, here are a few things you can do to help us out:Send a tip: buymeacoffee.com/fvrosefarmHave a look at our Amazon shop: amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarmDrop us a "Like" on our Facebook business page:facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarmLeave a review of our farm on Google:https://g.page/r/Cfi8qXv8QReZEBE/reviewFor shareable articles on roses and gardening:fraservalleyrosefarm.com/articles-on-roses-and-gardeningPhoto credit:Phlomis russeliana by S.G.S CC BY-SA 4.0
September Tips: Stop Deadheading, Start Dividing (4 Examples) Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2023-09-04 | Timing is everything in the garden, and in my northern temperate climate the beginning of September is when you usually shift your focus from deadheading and think about dividing many of you perennials. In this video I'll divide four examples: monarda, sanguisorba (very small divisions), festuca ornamental grass, and hostas.It goes without saying (or maybe not!) that you'll have to evaluate this timing and advice as it applies to your own climate & hemisphere. As you go into lower latitudes and warmer climates, you may push back into later months or even get to the point where these particular seasonal differences are irrelevant.If you find these videos useful, here are a few things you can do to help us out:Send a tip: buymeacoffee.com/fvrosefarmHave a look at our Amazon shop: amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarmDrop us a "Like" on our Facebook business page:facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarmLeave a review of our farm on Google:https://g.page/r/Cfi8qXv8QReZEBE/reviewFor shareable articles on roses and gardening:fraservalleyrosefarm.com/articles-on-roses-and-gardening
Rose Growing Tips from the Experts Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2023-08-30 | I had the opportunity to visit Ben and the team at Heirloom Roses in Oregon. While taking a walk around the nursery, we talked about rose growing tips that will be useful for both professional growers and the home gardener. Many thanks to Ben and the team for their hospitality. I was extremely impressed by the level of care given to producing healthy, vigorous roses for their customers - and their assortment is phenomenal!They also host an excellent channel of their own on YouTube. Here's a link to their video with a close-up view of how they produce roses: youtu.be/CEzZDlGI6MIIf you find these videos useful, here are a few things you can do to help us out:Send a tip: buymeacoffee.com/fvrosefarmHave a look at our Amazon shop: amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarmDrop us a "Like" on our Facebook business page:facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarmLeave a review of our farm on Google:https://g.page/r/Cfi8qXv8QReZEBE/reviewFor shareable articles on roses and gardening:fraservalleyrosefarm.com/articles-on-roses-and-gardeningPhoto credits:International Test Garden by User:Cacophony (Wikimedia Commons) CC BY-SA 2.5Test Garden (2) by InSapphoWeTrust from Los Angeles, California, USA CC BY-SA 2.5
Seed Perennials Now for Next Spring Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2023-08-28 | I start a second batch of perennials seeds from mid August, taking advantage of our long fall season to get a good start for next year. Some perennials like aquilegia, geum, salvia nemorosa and dianthus are actually reluctant to go dormant in cooler temperatures - giving us valuable "bulking" time. Others actually require cool temperatures (vernalization) for flower initiation. A wide variety of hardy perennials are adaptable to this approach - but it helps if you're prepared with some additional protected (indoor, greenhouse, etc) space in case there's a quick cold snap or two before they're ready.If you find these videos useful, here are a few things you can do to help us out:Send a tip: buymeacoffee.com/fvrosefarmHave a look at our Amazon shop: amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarmDrop us a "Like" on our Facebook business page:facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarmLeave a review of our farm on Google:https://g.page/r/Cfi8qXv8QReZEBE/reviewFor shareable articles on roses and gardening:fraservalleyrosefarm.com/articles-on-roses-and-gardeningPhoto credits:Delphinium by yewchan (Flickr) CC BY-SA 2.0Columbine by W. Bulach CC BY-SA 4.0Potentilla nepalensis by Michael Wolf CC BY-SA 3.0Eucalyptus Silver Dollar by David J. Stang CC BY-SA 4.0Aubrieta by Zeynel Cebeci CC BY-SA 4.0Iberis by Tanaka Juuyo CC BY 2.0
Cuttings Failed. What Now? Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2023-08-26 | I have a propagation failure to show you. It's not a big, spectacular failure like the cuttings melting down with rot, or dropping all their leaves and crisping up. In fact, these blueberry cuttings seem quite happy to stay green and relatively plump, but there's little sign of pull-back (rooting) or callus. Let's take a closer look...It's important, I think, to note that I may not yet have the solution to the problem even after this closer look. What I have is a little more information, and the makings of another attempt. Plant propagation is all about persistence. While many plants will root from stem cuttings with the same basic conditions and methods, other plants can be quite particular about the stage (ripeness) of wood, temperatures, time of year, rooting hormone. In short: each plant can be a little different. My modest (but non-zero!) success rate only serves to motivate additional attempts.If interested, here's a link to that study I was looking at on blueberry cuttings:agricultforest.ac.me/data/20180930-07%20Braha%20and%20Petrit.pdfIf you find these videos useful, here are a few things you can do to help us out:Send a tip: buymeacoffee.com/fvrosefarmHave a look at our Amazon shop: amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarmDrop us a "Like" on our Facebook business page:facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarmLeave a review of our farm on Google:https://g.page/r/Cfi8qXv8QReZEBE/reviewFor shareable articles on roses and gardening:fraservalleyrosefarm.com/articles-on-roses-and-gardening
Peach Trees Under Plastic Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2023-08-24 | Here's our crop of peaches from trees grown under plastic at the back of our greenhouse. Winter protection isn't really necessary here: peaches are plenty hardy in our zone 8 climate. It's more an issue of protecting the trees from the ravaging effects of peach leaf curl during our coot, wet spring. The extra heat from the greenhouse does push along ripening I suppose too! I've seen other local gardeners succeed with peach trees under an overhang against a south facing wall.If you find these videos useful, here are a few things you can do to help us out:Send a tip: buymeacoffee.com/fvrosefarmHave a look at our Amazon shop: amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarmDrop us a "Like" on our Facebook business page:facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarmLeave a review of our farm on Google:https://g.page/r/Cfi8qXv8QReZEBE/reviewFor shareable articles on roses and gardening:fraservalleyrosefarm.com/articles-on-roses-and-gardeningPicture:Peach Leaf Curl by Duartd Frade CC BY-SA 4.0
No-Till Results in Our Not-So-Perfect Soil Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2023-08-21 | Would you call this method deep mulch? No-till raised beds? Just good old-fashioned top-down soil amendment? Whatever you want to call it, a deep layer of bulk organic (mainly composted wood material) allowed us to overcome the difficulties of our heavy clay-like, crusted soil to established this long mixed border in less than one year. Visitors to the farms have commented "well you must have a pretty good soil to begin with!" - then I show them the exposed area. Dry, cracked, lacking organic matter. On its own, it's a difficult surface for new plants to overcome (especially in the dry season). Mulch moderates the moisture, temperature, and gives young roots a foothold in the garden.Thanks Kathy!If you find these videos useful, here are a few things you can do to help us out:Send a tip: buymeacoffee.com/fvrosefarmHave a look at our Amazon shop: amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarmDrop us a "Like" on our Facebook business page:facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarmLeave a review of our farm on Google:https://g.page/r/Cfi8qXv8QReZEBE/reviewFor shareable articles on roses and gardening:fraservalleyrosefarm.com/articles-on-roses-and-gardening
Kowoll Kolmower M28E: The World’s First 3D LiDAR SLAM Mower Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2023-08-14 | I'm always happy to have a look at new technology, and goodness knows we have enough lawn to give this a try. This is a Robot Lawnmower at the Kickstarter stage - and instead of using boundary wires, it maps the area by satellite and plans a full mowing pattern, resulting in more straight lines and less time "wandering". I hope you find this look at the product interesting! The KOWOLL company has re-launched the KOLMOWER M28E on Kickstarter. Here's the link: kickstarter.com/projects/kowoll-m28elawnmower/kowoll-m28e-the-worlds-first-3d-lidar-slam-lawnmower?ref=2ku17b Facebook group: facebook.com/kowollgardenKOWOLL Introduces New Kolmower M28E Robotic Lawn Mower, World's First Lawn Mowing Robot with 3D Lidar SlamKOWOLL, a leading pioneer in robotic lawnmower technology, has just announced the release of the Kolmower M28E. This robotic lawnmower is the first in the world to use 3D LiDAR SLAM technology.3D LiDAR SLAM stands for 3-dimensional Light Detection and Ranging Simultaneous Localization and Mapping. This technology allows the Kolmower M28E to create a detailed map of your lawn, which it uses to navigate and mow efficiently.The Kolmower M28E is also equipped with some other features that make it a top-of-the-line robotic lawnmower, including:A powerful motor that can mow up to 4,000 square meters of lawn in 24 hours.A weatherproof design that can withstand even the most extreme weather conditionsA theft alarm that will alert you if the mower is movedA user-friendly app that allows you to control the mower from your smartphoneThe KOWOLL Kolmower M28E is the perfect choice for homeowners who are looking for a reliable, easy-to-use, and high-performance robotic lawnmower.
Planning a Plant Nursery? Sit In on This Conversation Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2023-08-14 | I met (over Zoom) with Shelley from Kawartha Family Farm - a home-based plant nursery in Ontario, Canada specializing in perennials. We wanted to compare notes on our planning and results in the nursery business so far. Since a number of my channel viewers have also expressed an interest in working on their own backyard nurseries, I made the meeting into a video to share the conversation with you.If you find these videos useful, here are a few things you can do to help us out:Send a tip: buymeacoffee.com/fvrosefarmHave a look at our Amazon shop: amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarmDrop us a "Like" on our Facebook business page:facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarmLeave a review of our farm on Google:https://g.page/r/Cfi8qXv8QReZEBE/reviewFor shareable articles on roses and gardening:fraservalleyrosefarm.com/articles-on-roses-and-gardening
Thrips in the Garden: Damage and Control Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2023-08-07 | They're small, they're fast, and they're clever - thrips make for a difficult opponent in the garden. As a pest, their damage can range from minor an cosmetic all the way up to devastating. In this video, I want to show you the signs of their presence, how to confirm them as your pest, and then what measures you can use against them. Good news: even if you remained oblivious to these little guys, the beneficial insects and mites are already on the case: pirate bugs, lacewings, predatory mites are already feeding on your thrips. Does it make sense to supplement their numbers? That depends on the severity of the damage and your tolerance for "waiting it out" until the good guys get the upper hand.If you find these videos useful, here are a few things you can do to help us out:Send a tip: buymeacoffee.com/fvrosefarmHave a look at our Amazon shop: amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarmDrop us a "Like" on our Facebook business page:facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarmLeave a review of our farm on Google:https://g.page/r/Cfi8qXv8QReZEBE/reviewFor shareable articles on roses and gardening:fraservalleyrosefarm.com/articles-on-roses-and-gardeningPhoto credits:A single thrips by Katja Schulz CC BY-SA 2.0Western flower thrips by Dave Kirkeby CC BY-SA 4.0Chilli thrips damage by Matt Border CC BY-SA 2.0Thrips damage on citrus by HeberM CC BY-SA 3.0Solanum leaf thrips damage by Pl@ntNet Identify CC BY-SA 4.0Thrips damage bell pepper by Gerald Holmes CC BY-SA 3.0
Divide These 3 Perennials in Summer for Free Plants Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2023-08-02 | One very rewarding method of plant propagation is division - and because I grow a wide range if perennials, this is my go-to method for turning existing clumps into free plants in a short period of time. It's easy, it works well for most perennials, and it's even beneficial to rejuvenate well-established plants. Here I'll demonstrate on hemerocallis (daylily), but you can also do iris varieties and oriental poppies during the summer. If you're a little fearless, many other perennials will come through summer division - you just have to attend to watering and mild conditions after they're replanted. If you find these videos useful, here are a few things you can do to help us out:Send a tip: buymeacoffee.com/fvrosefarmHave a look at our Amazon shop: amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarmDrop us a "Like" on our Facebook business page:facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarmLeave a review of our farm on Google:https://g.page/r/Cfi8qXv8QReZEBE/reviewFor shareable articles on roses and gardening:fraservalleyrosefarm.com/articles-on-roses-and-gardeningPhotos:Baptisia by Sarah J. Poe CC BY-ND 2.0Divided Clump by Dvortygirl CC BY-SA 3.0
Rose and Perennial Cuttings Next Steps Fraser Valley Rose Farm 2023-07-17 | Here's a follow-up video (with results) from my ongoing rose and perennial plant propagation under humidity domes. With more controlled temperatures indoors, I'm using this as my primary method for rooting new plants this year - it gets pretty warm in my greenhouses even under mist. Here I'll discuss some of the next steps and timelines: early root development, hardening off and then pruning and repotting.The original humidity dome propagation video is here: youtu.be/4FicmVqT_a4If you find these videos useful, here are a few things you can do to help us out:Send a tip: buymeacoffee.com/fvrosefarmHave a look at our Amazon shop: amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarmDrop us a "Like" on our Facebook business page:facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarmLeave a review of our farm on Google:https://g.page/r/Cfi8qXv8QReZEBE/reviewFor shareable articles on roses and gardening:fraservalleyrosefarm.com/articles-on-roses-and-gardeningPhoto credits: The Fairy by Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz CC BY-SA 4.0
