April 10, 2007
Dear Friends,
I've
been told that my maternal grandmother, who died before I was born, had
an exceptionally green thumb. That must have been the case, since she
grew and propagated roses with great skill--something I have not
achieved. Is it my fault? 
I think it could be the roses themselves--more, or less-- and certainly in my New Jersey garden, it's a matter of more shade and less sun.
Roses,
like moss on rocks, like to grow where they like to grow. Very often it
is not the gardener's skill that determines success with roses, but
location, location, location. My most successful rose was 'Iceberg,'
which I grew in a container on my rooftop garden in SoHo. It thrived
for years. In the semi-shaded garden in New Jersey, with cool damp
summer nights, 'Iceberg' was a long-suffering failure. But I have not
given up on roses...I continue to search for those that will be happy
in my garden.
Growing
roses successfully in the garden is not a matter of luck, it happens
when we follow a few simple, but needful steps. I've written an article
outlining my tips for success with roses and we have posted it on the
Ken Druse REAL DIRT site. Click here if you would like to read "Ken's Advice For Growing Roses."
 And the Winners are...
A big Thank You! to all who entered our contest! The winners of the Peach Drift Rose contest are:
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Ken Druse REAL DIRT:
Vicki and I talk with Renee Shepherd, the seeds woman who helped change what Americans sow--and eat.
Renee tells us about some the exciting new flower and vegetable introductions available only from Renee's Garden.
This week Ken and Vicki talk with Renee Shepherd, the seeds woman who helped to change what Americans sow--and eat.
