From Hobby to Heirloom: Growing Healthier Roses for Every Garden with Heirloom Roses

From Hobby to Heirloom: Growing Healthier Roses for Every Garden with Heirloom Roses

This week we’re on a blooming adventure into the world of roses. Okay, that was cheesy, but if you’ve ever struggled with roses or thought they were too fussy for your garden, this episode is for you. Joined by Robin Jennings from Heirloom Roses, I explore the super interesting history of this family-owned company, from its humble beginnings as a backyard hobby to becoming the only U.S. nursery licensed to propagate the renowned David Austin roses.

We talk about why growing roses on their own roots makes such a difference in their hardiness, health, and longevity, and how modern breeders are creating varieties that thrive in a wide range of climates. Robin shares practical advice on choosing the perfect rose for your garden and demystifies rose care, pruning, and fertilizing so you can be as successful as I have been this year.

Whether you’re new to roses or a seasoned grower, this episode is packed with inspiration, practical know-how, and all the encouragement you need to start (or expand) your own rose collection. Let’s dig in!

Save 20% on your new own-root rose plant at Heirloom Roses with code JUSTGROW https://heirloomroses.com

References and Resources:
https://www.davidaustinroses.com/pages/david-c-h-austin
https://www.selectroses.ca/jalbert-roses
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Griffith_Buck

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