On the Fence (a rose list)

I had to keep myself from pruning in January, but finally it’s time. The Forsythias have two flowers on them. Most people wait for more of the flowers to come out. I have to get started asap to come anywhere near completing this seasonal duty. (I’m mostly on a two year rotation now out ofContinue reading “On the Fence (a rose list)”

A Work Party, the State Fair, and Soil for Cuttings

I just can’t say enough about the amazing people that I have had a chance to meet this summer. For those who have friended me on social media, you may see some redundancies. But, it is important that I point out those who have connected to the save the roses projects and have helped supportContinue reading “A Work Party, the State Fair, and Soil for Cuttings”

Out of control and I love it

This has been a CRAZY year for the roses! Roses are blooming in places where I didn’t even know roses existed. I have been so overwhelmed by the magic of the colors and fragrance that work is almost a meditation. When I come downstairs groggy from the comfort of my bed and open the doorsContinue reading “Out of control and I love it”

A Rose Project

Written by Harald Enders for Anne’s Celebration of Life. Published with permission. Teddie’s note: The last six months of Anne’s life she was focused on trying to put together a book about American Bred Roses. She was very concerned that she might not complete it as if this would render her entire life an incompleteContinue reading “A Rose Project”

Farm Notes May 20, 2022

The cherries, forsythias, magnolias, camellias, and daffodils are slowly giving way to the tulips, salmon berry blossoms, rhododendrons, and the dogwoods. The roses are in their beginning bud stages, some more than other as is to be expected from such a variety. The weather changes from rain to snow to rainbows by the minute, briefly clearing for a view of Mt. Rainier if you look up in time.