Tag Archives: Julia Child

Grow Floribundas For Maximum Bloom Impact

Posted on June 11, 2012 by

I have always been a fan of floribundas. But it was my wife who suggested we plant as many as we have now. At last count, 20.  She loves to see a garden in glorious bloom for three seasons out … Continue reading →

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What’s Blooming This Week In My Alabama Rose Garden

Posted on May 22, 2012 by

We are in the midst of the second flush of bloom on many of our roses. We are also seeing some of the first blooms on our new miniflora and miniature roses. Thrip damage is still bad in this area. … Continue reading →

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What’s Blooming This Week In My Alabama Garden

Posted on May 7, 2012 by

The temps continue to be in the upper 80′s and the roses and perennials are putting on a big show.  As usual, ‘Julia Child’ floribunda is stealing the show with a profusion of beautiful yellow blooms.  ’Barbara Bush’ hybrid tea … Continue reading →

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Blooming Monday! What’s Blooming This Week In My Alabama Garden

Posted on April 15, 2012 by

Join us for Garden Bloggers Bloom Day at May Dreams Gardens Shout out to Tom @ http://www.TallCloverFarm.com for encouraging me to grow ‘Buff Beauty” rose. It is featured in this clip and has been a great rose in my Alabama … Continue reading →

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Roses Worth Planting

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

I made my annual January pilgrimage to Hannas Garden Shop here in Birmingham. I never make a purchase on this trip. Instead I check out all the new roses they have just received and size up my order for February.  They are … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on November 8, 2011 by

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Fertilizer Friday

Posted on July 28, 2011 by

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3 Year Wait Over

Posted on June 19, 2011 by

I began planting floribunda roses about 3 years ago. Not only to provide color for the garden, but also to try for a chance to put together an artist’s palette.  An artist’s palette is displayed at Rose Shows to showcase floribundas. … Continue reading →

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Day 10 – National Rose Month

Posted on June 10, 2011 by

Julia Child – Floribunda An excellent rose in my garden. Would recommend it without hesitation. In bloom from Spring to Fall and is quite resistant to disease as you can see from the excellent foliage and bloom. ‘Julia Child’ floribunda … Continue reading →

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