276 Container Rose Growing Basics

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If you’re currently growing roses in containers, or are thinking of adding a few potted roses to your patio or balcony, this is the episode for you.
• We get the tips from a professional rose grower, Ben Hanna, owner of HeirloomRoses.com (at 1:22).
• Also, Master Rosarian Debbie Arrington solves some tree rose woes for a listener
( 27:30).
• And, I chat with a local garden club about the need to keep an eye on soil temperatures in container plants during the summer, with tips for cooling them off. (45:16)

It’s all in today’s episode, number 276, Container Rose Growing Basics.

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