The commander takes respect for the flag seriously and said his organization supports effort to ensure the proper treatment of our national symbol. 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.