Today, we have tips from a Master Rosarian on selecting and planting roses. Listen to this before you go out to buy your roses, because what you’ll hear just might change your mind about where to shop for rose plants now.
Are you planting a single variety bare root fruit tree? Did you remember to cut it back by half after planting? We’ll tell you why that is necessary in a backyard garden (P.S. don't do this to multi-budded fruit trees!). And the Plant of the Week is one that’s popular throughout the country: it’s holly. And it’s putting on a show right now.
It’s February and we are back to our twice a week schedule for our podcast. Episodes come out every Tuesday and Friday.
It’s Episode 73 of the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast. And we will do it all in under 30 minutes!
Pictured:
The "Double Knock-Out" shrub rose. Prolific bloomer, easy care, does well on a reduced watering regimen.
Links:
Farmer Fred Video: How to Plant a Rose
More about the Canadian Explorer series of Cold-Tolerant Roses
Dave Wilson Nursery Fruit Tube Video: How to Cut Back a Newly Planted Bare Root Fruit Tree
The Top Fruit Tree Taste-Test Winners
UC Davis Arboretum
More episodes and info available at Garden Basics with Farmer Fred
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