Category Archives: Roses

Posts about my roses

Sad to Say

Posted on April 24, 2022 by ToyTrains1

With my health continuing to go downhill, I’ve been unable to care for the roses. I can’t get down and plant new ones since I would need someone to help me get up again. Pruning is very difficult — I … Continue reading →

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Change to Site

Posted on June 21, 2017 by ToyTrains1

I know, I know, I haven't updated things in just about forever.  My interests seem to have changed, and it just doesn't seem that important to me any more.  However, I have made a change to the site.  The old … Continue reading →

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Decisions, Decisions

Posted on September 15, 2015 by ToyTrains1

In totaling up the damage, I find myself becoming depressed and I'm left with a few decisions.  The backyard rose garden has only Heritage left alive.  Do I plant new roses in the spring or just rip out that entire … Continue reading →

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Where Things Stand

Posted on May 25, 2015 by ToyTrains1

Yes, I know I haven't posted the pictures yet.  Soon, soon.  Meantime, here is where things stand after the last two years.  In terms of the roses: Comte de Chambord — iffy at best Double Delight — both trees survived … Continue reading →

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Has It Really Been Three Years?

Posted on May 3, 2015 by ToyTrains1

Has it really been three years since I last posted here?  It seems that way.  As you can read in my other blog, I haven't been well.  And, given the harshness of the winter of 2013-2014, with so many plants … Continue reading →

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A New Look

Posted on May 5, 2012 by ToyTrains1

The Garden Journal has a new look!  Turns out that when WordPress upgraded to a new version, the old default theme stopped working properly, so I took the opportunity to apply a new theme and spruce things up a bit.  … Continue reading →

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Web Site Updated

Posted on April 23, 2012 by ToyTrains1

Just a quick note that my web site has been updated with all of the photos that I've taken so far this (very early) spring, more than one hundred of them.  You can always find the latest updates to the … Continue reading →

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Spring Has Sprung!

Posted on April 22, 2012 by ToyTrains1

I've been terribly remiss about keeping up the journal but have just had other things to keep me occupied these last few months.  I thought it was about time that I caught up, so this will cover a lot of … Continue reading →

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Summertime!

Posted on June 25, 2011 by ToyTrains1

Thus far, summer has been mild with lots of rain (one might say, too much rain).  All of the roses have bloomed, with Garden Party and Tropicana being the last.  I've been following my spraying regimen for the roses of … Continue reading →

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Everything’s Coming Up Roses!

Posted on May 31, 2011 by ToyTrains1

Most of the rest of the roses have bloomed over the Memorial Day weekend.  Of my 24 roses, now only Tropicana (facing dead north) and Garden Party (overshadowed by Louise Odier) have not yet bloomed.  They do have good growth … Continue reading →

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