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Grand Summer Garden!
The Joy of Roses,Pollinators & Butterflies Working in the garden this morning. It’s remarkably changed as the pollinator garden has filled in completely. It’s happening! The Monarchs are flying around, swallowtails & little skipper butterflies. Lots of...
Monarchs At Last!
Caterpillar to Monarch! Remember this big guy from the last blog? We just got back from vacation and 2 amazing Monarchs are flitting around my gardens. Should be one of the caterpillars which is so incredibly beautiful and exciting!The Gardens Have Grown! Lots of...
Monarch Caterpillars Are Here!
The Purpose of This Blog Yes, the Monarch Caterpillars are here! So exciting! Hard to spot them as the milkweed is pretty thick and they hide under the leaves. Found 11 so far. They are the inspiration for this blog and growing roses chemical free. The...
The New Gardens!
The Gardens are Planted! The dream of pollinator friendly rose and monarch gardens has become a reality. The view from my porch has changed dramatically. Bill & I have built the new retaining wall, hauled potting soil, removed potting soil, replaced with Gem...
Plant a Rose
Honor a Veteran 2021 I planted “Let Freedom Ring” in honor of my step father David Alther and my brother George. Dad served in the Army in WWII receiving the Bronze Star for fighting in The Battle of the Bulge. He was a major inspiration in creating Bring Back the...
2021 Rose Festival – Special Hotel Rates
Here is a list of local hotels providing special festival rates. Be sure to call and book your reservation soon as they are going fast! Be sure to mention the word 'ROSES' when you book your room to get the festival rate and a free goody bag courtesy of local...