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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 ...
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Gardens of the Shoals presentation



This Sunday I will be doing a presentation at the Unitarian Universalist Church on Pine Street on "Gardens of the Shoals". I will be showing photos of gardens in the area, including our own garden, that I've written about for Alabama Gardener Magazine. So, if you need some motivation for next spring, do come by! The program starts at 11 a.m.
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  1. Monica the Garden FaerieNovember 13, 2009 at 2:45 PM

    Love the photo. I'd love to come by if I were local!

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  2. UnknownNovember 13, 2009 at 4:23 PM

    Monica and I might need to make a road trip!

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  3. AaerelonNovember 13, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    I'd definitely be there if I could. Have fun!

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  4. Catherine@AGardenerinProgressNovember 13, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    I wish I could go too!

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  5. Lisa at GreenbowNovember 14, 2009 at 2:02 AM

    Yep, I would be right there in the front row if I lived closer. Have a good showing.

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  6. sweetbayNovember 14, 2009 at 8:00 AM

    Phillip that shot of your garden is just sublime! Garden perfection.

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  7. Rob (ourfrenchgarden)November 14, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    I love that shot!

    You have good taste Phillip.

    I'd like to be there, sadly there's the matter of a small geography problem.

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  8. compost in my shoeNovember 15, 2009 at 5:08 AM

    Next time do a live feed, so we can all see your presentation!

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  9. Digital Flower PicturesNovember 15, 2009 at 6:23 PM

    Good luck. I would love to go but it is a bit of a drive. I agree on the webcast.

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  10. UnknownNovember 16, 2009 at 2:57 AM

    Hey this is really good work. I love this blog.

    I am a mom from the bizymoms Florence community and would love for you to share it with the moms in the community.

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  11. Dig, Grow, Compost, BlogNovember 16, 2009 at 7:41 AM

    Is that a shot of your garden? It's stunning! Wish I could be there!

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