It bothers me that people spit and stomp on the American flag in the name of freedom of expression. The ceremonies had everyone in a patriotic mood as families headed home for the traditional barbecues and gatherings. On July 1, the Goochland Powhatan Master Gardeners sponsored a free rose care and maintenance workshop at Southern States in Goochland. Denise Jenkins, master gardener and owner of DeMaria's Rose Culture, offered participants some valuable advice on growing and maintaining a rose garden. Roses can be a beautiful part of a garden, however, they require patience and dedication.
Roses are very time consuming.
They aren't hard to grow, they're just hard to maintain. At the workshop, the Master Gardeners provided hand-outs on proper rose maintenance. Jenkins also answered questions and addressed the participants individual concerns. Granular fertilizers have long-lasting effects and applies an insecticide to prevent insect infestation. There are a wide variety of roses to choose from, but Jenkins encourages new-comers to start out simple.