Winter Rose Care & Pruning
Although major rose pruning is not done until late February into early March, there are a few things I do to get roses settled in for the winter. First, I wait until the first frost has occurred before I do anything. That happened on December 1 this year, a little later than normal. If you do any pruning prior to that, new growth will be encouraged, and it will just be nipped later. I will then do minimal pruning, about 1/3 of the plant or to about waist-high. It does not matter how you make the cuts. More precise pruning will be done in late winter. Giving roses a slight pruning at this time will decrease the damage from strong winter winds. Roses are not deeply rooted, and any long canes can spell trouble. Pick off any remaining leaves, if possible. I know that can be a big job if there are still many leaves left on the plant but you don't want leaves, especially diseased leaves, left to fall and harbor spores for next season. Clean the area around the base of the rose. Rake out ...
You have a wooden pestel?? You must be a real chef. These sound delicious and so easy I might even be able to make them.
ReplyDeleteMmmmmmmm. How do those hold up in the mail?--;-)--Randy
ReplyDeleteThey look delightful!
ReplyDeleteMmmmmmm.... BACON! Just a question: what are Rotel tomatoes?
ReplyDeleteLovely to look at and they sound delicious! I had to go back for a second look and now I am sooo hungry~gail
ReplyDeleteSounds great! I love anything with bacon and tomatoes! Have you ever used the "filling" in a puff pastry? Since you have a pestle, I ask -- that's what I also use when making appetizers in muffin tins.
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Cameron and Lisa, actually it is not a pestle but a mini tart shaper. I couldn't think of what it was called but remember that it came from the Pampered Chef and I located it on their website. I haven't used the filling in a puff pastry but I'm sure it would be fine.
ReplyDeleteMonica, Rotel tomatoes must be a Southern thing. Take a look at their website at http://www.ro-tel.com/index.jsp
ReplyDeleteMight be just the thing for all those cherry toamtoes I have!
ReplyDeleteThose sound delicious--and easy. I'm printing out the recipe. I wonder if I have a mini muffin tin.
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These look so good! I have been looking for good recipes for an upcoming baby shower, and this one just might fit the bill. Thanks for sharing, Phillip.
ReplyDeleteThose look very good!
ReplyDeletePut a dish of those in front of me and I'll not rest 'till the whole lots gone!
ReplyDeleteSounds amazing! Now what am I going to do with the buckets of fresh tomatoes lying all over my kitchen???
ReplyDeleteOh, well, perhaps I'll munch on some tomato cups while starting to chop.....
Sounds delicious! I hate dieting...
ReplyDeleteThose look so good, thanks for sharing the recipe!
ReplyDeleteSounds tasty and easy. My husband's theory is anything is better with bacon. Thanks for the recipe.
ReplyDeleteSounds yummy! Thanks for the recipe.
ReplyDeleteOh my word! I was doing really good on my diet today until you made my salivary glands just go haywire. I've got that little muffin pan too. That little muffin pan is sinful-- as you can do a lot with dough and ingredients in those bite size morsels.
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well i am good at cooking. you have given a delicious dish. but i fear i f could make it correct.
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I made these for a baby shower last weekend and they were awesome! Can't wait to make them again.
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Phillip, this is a fabulous appetizer! I love the ease of this recipe and all the ingredients. I am definitely making a batch of these over that holidays. Many thanks...
ReplyDeleteP.S. Besides being an incredible gardener and photographer ~ You are a terrific cook. Every recipe you have posted I want to try.