Lovely roses. You may wish to post further pictures of your roses on the dedicated Rose Gallery forum. That's where most of us go to see pictures of a general sort and/or to do a search for a picture of a specific variety... Glad you are having so much luck growing your beauties...Maryl

rainbowrose, Thanks for posting pics of your lovely roses. I've noticed that many post their rose pictures HERE, everyone enjoys seeing them. I might post a few of my pictures, if I figure out how to. My 3rd year Reinne de Violet is climbing up a porch railing in full bloom. It bloomed last year also. I do no winter protection. The 'Impressionist' is also starting to bloom. Have several minatures. Waiting to be planted are 'April Moon' and 'Midnight Blue', have them in containers now, new this year. Waiting to get a plum tree thinned out 1st so more sun can hit the area. Thanks again for the pictures....

So lovely!!! I just adore your Golden Celebration. That is just such a fantastic rose!!!!

You did a great job with your roses!!!

Thanks for showing us your gorgeous roses!!
Carol

Iris: There is a simple reason the Rose Gallery was opened for pictures. If everyone posted pictures on this forum, which is dedicated to discussion not pictures, their quest for help might get lost in the simple rotation of postings. This was not a "Rule" put out by some authoritarian tyrant, rather a request from the members who saw what happened when everyone decided to post their blooms at the expense of requests for help. Certainly you can post a picture here if it is part of the thread (IE: What red roses do you like?), but if you just want to show everyone your Mr. Lincoln or whatever, the gallery is the place designated for such things. It is a simple matter of courtesy to those that need help....Maryl

maryl PLEASE forgive me.I will NOT post again.Thanks everyone else.Best wishes

Jeff, I rarely buy mulch but use whatever I have on hand. When trees drop their leaves they get put in the garden as mulch. When I deadhead the roses and other flowers they get spread around the plant. When I do weeding I cut those up too and tuck them under bushy plants. Even when I prune I cut up the upper, less thorny parts and spread them around the plants. Needless to see, I don't go barefoot in those areas! Over time, I've managed to build up nice layers of mulch which break down and nourish the soil more than the stuff you buy because it's really more like compost. These things are all renewable sources and I've noticed that since I've started doing that my plants look better and seem to bloom more.

Your roses are beautiful and I love, love the color of John Cabot. Even though I don't care for red roses your Blaze goes so well with the color of the wood behind it. Perfect combination!

Ingrid

I'm so sorry that you were made to feel badly. As far as I'm concerned, posting pictures of the first year of your roses IS a topic of general interest. I remember when I did that a few years ago on the Antique Rose Forum when I first joined, and everyone graciously shared my pride and sense of excitement. It's wonderful to have new people join the forum, and I don't think anyone meant consciously to dampen your enthusiasm. I sincerely hope you'll stay on and continue to share your roses and garden with us. To me that's one of the most enjoyable parts of being on the forum, to see gardens and gardeners develop and grow. Please give us another chance.

Ingrid

Lovely to see these photos. I am new to zone 5 after living in southern California and it only recently came to my attention that growing climbing roses poses certain challenges here! Oh my, yes I have soo much to learn & experience--from frozen socks in the garage to spigots with turn off valves 18 inches deep!

I appreciate seeing your climbers and I also appreciate learning about the gallery rose section.

Wow just Beautiful! You have done very well with your climbers - just awesome! :)