Tag: Roses

Frank Brines, ARS Master RosarianSpecial to Valley NewsSeems as though confusion is the new weather normal with more signs of climate change again this...

Frank Brines, ARS Master RosarianSpecial to Valley NewsMany gardeners are having or are about to have their first flush of blooms. Climate change is...

Frank BrinesMaster Consulting RosarianBoy, has it been crazy weather? Depending on the location – or more specifically, that of the garden – a gardener...

Frank BrinesSpecial to Valley NewsIn southern California, winter is usually short and sometimes confusing. Winter for some plant life is a time of withdrawal...

Depending on which side of the canyon you live, weather has been relatively good for fall roses. Most areas still haven’t had temperatures anywhere near frost. Roses could still be seen actively growing and blooming in many Temecula Valley gardens during the

Frank Brines, ARS RosarianSpecial to Valley NewsThe weather has moderated slightly, and along with the change comes cooler nights. Fall brings warm days and...

Frank BrinesARS Master Consulting RosarianI checked the weather projections and learned that temperatures for the next 7-10 days for SoCal are for mid-90s. Add...

Frank Brines, ARS Master Consulting RosarianSpecial to Valley NewsSummer is certainly upon us and based on experience, it’s only going to get hotter before...

Frank Brines, ARS Master Consulting RosarianAll projections I have read indicate that we may be entering another period of drought. As gardeners we must...

Frank BrinesARS Master Consulting RosarianThere were signs of climate change again this year. Temperatures and rainfall patterns differed greatly from last year, with temps...