On Tue, 05 Jul 2005 21:23:44 GMT, "Gail Futoran"
wrote:

"dave weil" wrote
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[/QUOTE Hi Gail, I got two big bags of manure yesterday. I'm going to
ready the soil for the roses. I'll make sure it's well mixed in, so
that all I have to do is plant the roses when they arrive. Thanks for
letting me know not to expect too much for a year or so, otherwise I'd
probably think I did somethein wrong. Once all the work is done, I'll
just enjoy them That's the best bit.

Ummmm, the name is dave, not Gail.

LOL! Hey Dave. How are your roses doing?
We're in high 90s - 100 here, no rain for at least
a month and none in sight. Watering schedule
has moved to a spreadsheet. I'm watering
plants I usually don't bother with. The roses
are a top priority for watering, of course, and
so far they're doing fine.

Gail
near San Antonio TX Zone 8

I've been a baaaaad boy. I just haven't been into it this year. Benign
neglect has been the watchword this year and I'm hoping I don't lose
too many roses this year.

It's been a strange year for seasons here and I think it threw me off.
I'm not a natural-born gardener. I have to work at it. And this year,
I'm just not.

[quote=dave weil]On Tue, 5 Jul 2005 11:44:38 +0000, Brendy
wrote:
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dave weil Wrote:[i]
On Mon, 4 Jul 2005 13:13:43 +0000, in rec.gardens.roses you wrote:
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Gail Futoran Wrote:
"Brendy" wrote Thanks Gail,-
I'll get started on checking out those websites.[color=blue--
I'm not going to rush it, I'll wait until I get the rose that I want.
Brendy-


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Brendy-

Gail, I found "Ingrid Bergman" at "Apuldram Roses" It was one
of the web sites you gave me I tried around here in Northern
Ireland
but she's hard to get. So this reputable company, will send out my
potted "Ingrids". It'a a company in England, so it'll only take a few
days to get here. No Hassle! This is such a handy service. I ordered
nine, and we'll see how it goes. You gave good advice in the last
post, so I'm just going to do my best and see what happens. As I said
in an ealier post once I get them planted I'll post a pic. Thanks
again for all your advice and info Brendy[/i[/colo
[/QUOTE Sorry Dave, made a mess of that. Appreciate all the help. Brendy.

"dave weil" wrote

I've been a baaaaad boy. I just haven't been into it this year. Benign
neglect has been the watchword this year and I'm hoping I don't lose
too many roses this year.

I tend to lose roses almost every year even when
conditions (including my input) are really good,
so I've stopped worrying about it. They get
replaced, which is an excuse to shop at the local
nurseries.

It's been a strange year for seasons here and I think it threw me off.
I'm not a natural-born gardener. I have to work at it. And this year,
I'm just not.

I don't feel like I'm a natural-born gardener, either,
although I think my neighbors would disagree
with me. I'm just obsessive about some things.
We had unusually good seasons this year (well,
until now...), with a cool spring and lots of rain,
so the roses got a good start. Now I'm just
watering a lot to keep them alive.

Gail
near San Antonio TX Zone 8

I can heartily recommend the Hybrid Tea Roses from http://www.apuldramroses.co.uk/.
Large double blooms, lots of flowers, good for cutting. I have many varieties supplied by Apuldram Roses and they have all been excellent specimens and continue to provide a lot of pleasure