Will Chelsea be standing by Hillary's side in the oval office holding her hand as Hillary rules over the land?

How about when Hillary goes for a walk in the Rose Garden,

Will Chelsea be walking with her holding her hand?

Will Chelsea be standing by Hillary's side in the oval office holding her hand as Hillary rules over the land?
Yes she will except for Tuesdays and Thursdays

when President Hillary will go to Chelseas Hedge fund office job with her

and stand by her hedge fund desk holding hands with Chelsea
Reply:I don't even want Hillary in there!
Reply:I don't understand what your trying to get at with this question. She is her daughter and they seem to be quite close so it is possible.
Reply:No, that will be Bill.
Reply:you had problems with your parents I'm guessing?
Reply:Very Scary
Reply:No...maybe she will be their to hand her a tissue when she looses....lol.....I know...thumbs down for me but who cares.
Reply:I have no doubt she would have a job for her daughter if she wins..
Reply:i hope they both sit down and bill takes over
Reply:one hopes Chelsea would have a life of her own.
Reply:Chelsea should hold her Daddy's hand so he can't embarrass the nation again.
Reply:I hope such nightmares never come to fruition... Hilary being president I mean..
Reply:Not if Hillary aint there in the first place.
Reply:You are either a) delusional, b) heavily medicated, or c) both... to think Hillary will ever set foot in the White House again (unless it's on a guided tour). Stick a fork in her; she's DONE!
Reply:I can hear it now, "Mom, where's Dad", "Mom, does Dad still live here"? "Maaaaaaummmm!
Reply:lets hope clinton isnt their to begin with
Reply:I pray that a third party candidate come through (not Nader)
Reply:Very much possible and in my opinion walk in the Rose Garden is way more pleasant experience than walking around the trailer park. Are you jealous of Chelsea?
Reply:The Clinton's always tried to protect Chelsea and keep her out of the limelight when she was younger. There is no doubt that if Hillary is elected she will not need to depend on Chelsea for guidance.

If Obama is elected, will Oprah be holding his hand while be boards Airforce 1 to attend his victory party in a Muslim nation?

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What's in your closet? (that you want to write about.)?

I have a basket in the shape of a teapot, that has antique cups-saucers with gold trim for when my friend and I have tea in the rose garden park this spring. There is also an antique lace tablecloth, and linen napkins, and a variety of delish handpicked teas in it. We will go in long spring dresses and gloves, with our widebrimmed hats.

What's in your closet? (that you want to write about.)?
This is a fun question. Along with all the shoes and belts,pocketbooks,clothes and baskets,there hangs one old work shirt that belonged to my husband with his name on it. I wear it when I paint. One old tired flannel shirt that I wear when I work out side in the yard and around the house,this shirt belonged to my son. Even though they are not here, I kept these shirts and they make me feel good when I wear them. A king or queen should feel so fine.
Reply:100 pairs of shoes..
Reply:jeans that no longer fit





Sounds like fun. Just went to a Tea at my mothers. Used beautiful white Victorian dishes and milk glass.

Why the hey can't I get edible egg fu yung in Anchorage, AK??? And why is Japanese so much mo' betta?

The best EFY I ever et was in Sweet Home Chicago, from the Rose Garden. Pork, BTW.

Why the hey can't I get edible egg fu yung in Anchorage, AK??? And why is Japanese so much mo' betta?
More Japanese tourist go to Anchorage then Chinese.
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Rose for Rose Arch?

I have just bought a rose arch for my garden. It is in a fairly exposed situation and I was wondering if any of you could recommend a good climbing or rambling rose for it. I want something hardy and that will produce lots of flowers with lasting blooms rather than something that has all it's blooms at the one time and then a week later nothing. Think I would like white flowers but it doesnt have to be. Meant to say, I'm in Northern Ireland so want something that will grow well there, and also that is available here !



Thanks

Rose for Rose Arch?
My two favourites are Phyllis Bide, smallish pom pom like flowers in dark cream with pink edges (From David Austin) and Purple Skyliner, small dark purple semi-double flowers with a lovely scent (Peter Beale). They both flower for ages, have lots of flowers, and are tough. You would be better with a small flowered one if it is exposed.
Reply:Abraham Darby: Apricot-pink English Rose, big cupped nodding flowers, heavily fragrant, continuous bloom, healthy, 6'-10'.

Altissimo: Dazzling bright red climber, five-petalled flowers, light fragrance, continuous bloomer, vigorous and healthy, 8'-10'.

Bubble Bath: Soft pink Hybrid Musk, large billowy clusters of flowers, spectacular fragrance, continuous bloom, healthy, shade tolerant, 8'-10'.

Buff Beauty: Buff-yellow Hybrid Musk, large flowers, wonderfully fragrant, repeats well, healthy, shade tolerant, 8'-12'.

Cornelia: Soft coral-pink Hybrid Musk, large clusters of small flowers, sweet fragrance, repeat bloomer, healthy, shade tolerant, 6'-10'.

Graham Thomas: Yellow English Rose, large cupped flowers, fragrant, repeat bloomer, healthy, 8'-10'.

Madame Alfred Carrière: Blush white Noisette, prolific and perfect flowers, delicious fragrance, good repeat bloom, healthy when established, tolerates some shade, 15' to 20'.

Royal Sunset: Rich apricot climber, hybrid-tea flowers, fragrant, continuous heavy bloomer, healthy, 10'-15'.

Sombreuil: Pure white climbing Tea rose, enormous cupped flowers, very fragrant, heavy repeat bloom, healthy, shade tolerant, 15'-25'.

Westerland: Soft peachy-orange climber, big ruffled multi-colored flowers, very fragrant, continuous bloomer, healthy and fast growing, 10'-15'.



Have a look at the link. Some good advice available!
Reply:A Lady Banks rose produces beautiful yellow flowers and is extremely prolific...with no thorns. However, it is not "everblooming". If you like would like a particular rose, you might co-plant it with a clematis that blooms on the roses' "off" season. Or Jasmine,, if it grows in your climate. Co-planting gives you a lovely layering of color and blooms all season!

Check out:

http://www.antiqueroseemporium.com/
Reply:i have here David Austin's handbook of roses, you can get one or look at his website www.davidaustinroses.com. It lists roses for each situation with pictures and gives all the info you will need.



one that sounds a possibility is Snow Goose - it does not grow too tall and it repeat flowers well. It bears large sprays of small, glistening, white flowers. The outer petals are quite long and the yellow stamens just visible, giving it a charming, almost daisy like appearance. Stems relatively thornless and straight but they are still easy to train over an arch or across a wall, fence of trellis. Very healthy and reliable. Sweet musk fragrance 8ft.
Reply:Albertine- lots of pink flowers grows well and quite quickly. Only problem is that is very thorny.

What is a good rose to plant to climb a trellis?

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What is a good rose to plant to climb a trellis?
Depends on where you live, the exposure of the trellis (roses do poorly in most-of-the-day shade) and what colors you want.

These are recommendations from the American Rose Society for "top 20 climbers" :

# Democracie LCl, dark red, 1935 8.9

# Royal Sunset LCl, apricot blend, 20 petals, 1960 8.9

# Clair Matin LCl, medium pink, 15 petals, 1962 8.8

# Sombreuil LCl, white, very full, about 1880 8.6

# Dublin Bay LCl, medium red, 25 petals, 1976 8.6

# New Dawn LCl, light pink, 35-40 petals, 1930 8.6

# Altissimo LCl, medium red, 7 petals, 1966 8.5

# City of York LCl, white, 15 petals, 1945 8.5

# Compassion LCl, orange pink, 36 petals, 1973 8.5

# Newport Fairy HWich, pink blend, single, 1908 8.5

# Rosarium Ueteresen LCl, deep pink, very full, 1977 8.5

# America LCl, orange pink, 43 petals, 1975 8.3

# Don Juan LCl, dark red, 30-35 petals, 1958 8.2

# Parade LCl, deep pink, 33 petals, 1953 8.2

# Pierre de Ronsard LCl, pink blend, 40-55 petals, 1985 8.2

# Rhonda LCl, medium pink, double, 1967 8.2

# Fourth of July LCl, red blend, 10-16 petals, 1999 8.1

# Galway Bay LCl, orange pink, 20 petals, 1966 8.1

# Pink Perpetue LCl, medium pink, 32 petals, 1965 8.1



My personal favorite, which did not make the list (probably because it only blooms once a year) is Paul's Himalayan Musk. http://www.climbingroses.com/cgi-bin/bro...
Reply:Roses don't climb like a vine so be prepared to have to weave the growth onto the trellis, fence, etc.



A very hardy rose with small fragrant flowers are any of the "Seven Sister" roses. They come in pinks, red, and yellow.



Good Luck
Reply:Kay gave you a great list.



In addition to her list, here are some I like:

Sally Holmes http://www.helpmefind.com/rose/pl.php?n=...

Madame Alfred Carriere http://www.helpmefind.com/rose/pl.php?n=...

Climbing Cecile Brunner http://www.helpmefind.com/rose/pl.php?n=...

Eden Climber http://www.helpmefind.com/rose/pl.php?n=...

Bow Bells http://www.helpmefind.com/rose/pl.php?n=...

Climbing Mrs. Herbert Stevens http://www.helpmefind.com/rose/pl.php?n=...

Climbing Iceberg http://www.helpmefind.com/rose/pl.php?n=...

Mermaid http://www.helpmefind.com/rose/pl.php?n=...



Happy hunting! :)

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Caterpillars which harm cats and dogs?

the vet says that our cat has hurt his mouth and tongue by playing with "processional caterpillars" which live in Pine Trees. Is this a common problem, what can we do?



Is it possible that the caterpillars arrived with the stable manure we got for the rose garden?

Caterpillars which harm cats and dogs?
Where did you get the stable manure from and where are you located?



Processional caterpillars or pine caterpillars can be quite an

annoyance for both humans and pets (more specifically pets). They can cause rashes, irritating skin, and allergic reactions.



They like to habituate themselves in soft soil, so I'm not sure if manure would also be a possible location for these guys.



At best try to talk to an agriculture/entomologist/plant specialist in your area, that may be able to provide more insight on these guys.
Reply:Strange. Processional Caterpillars are said to affect conifer trees only. So they shouldn't be related to stable manure.

If you didn't have that problem on your pine trees before, you could have imported them planting new trees or buying some boards or lumber, but not in stable manure.
Reply:The caterpillars were probably wiggling around which would attract a cat. Then, when kitty pounced, they were crunchy, which is good. The taste probably wasn't too bad either. However, there might have been something in this particular bug that was a bit toxic. The only cure is to keep the cat away from the possible problem by keeping kitty inside.

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How much is a bangkok tour per head when going to any of these places?

i would like to avail of bangkok city tours while i'm there but i'm not sure where to book for these tours and how much these would cost. i heard that it would be much cheaper if i arrange for these tours when i'm already in bangkok as compared to pre-arranging it over the internet even before i arrived. i'm not sure if this is true. regardless, i need help/guidance from bangkok locals. please?



I would like to go several places like:



1. floating market and rose garden



2. ayuthaya



3. chao phraya river/dinner cruise



but i can only go to one place since the schedule is tight. where do you suggest i go to? i just wanna have fun with my family while sightseeing. and that it wouldn't be much of a hassle when it starts raining.



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How much is a bangkok tour per head when going to any of these places?
Hi, it is quite easy to arrange tours to these places you mentioned. They are quite standard on most land tour packages to Bangkok. At your hotel, there will be a travel desk. If not, near your hotel will be a travel agency or anywhere that you may go. Even to the Skytrain station. They can easily arrange the tours for you and you will be picked up from your hotel even.



Various tour companies charge slightly different price, the rate that I will be reflecting will be the general ball-park figures.



The Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Aprime Rose Garden tour is usually a full day tour. It will start early in the morning due to the half-day opening of the floating market from 0700hrs and also it is a distance away from Bangkok. Typically after the floating market you will be brought to the Rose Garden for lunch and the animal and cultural shows. Typical package is 1200-500bahts per person including the lunch.



Ayutthaya tour can comprise of a river cruise and lunch or bus trip to the destination including lunch. The price for the bus option will be about 1200baht per person while the river cruise option will cost about 2200 to 2500baht per person. This is usually a full day tour.



Chao Phraya river cruise / dinner cruise can be done from the River City Pier from the boat operators or through tour agents. The cost will be about the same. The tour agent will provide pick-up and return ferry from/to your hotel. Cost of either half-day river cruise from about 700baht to dinner cruise which varies between 1200-1600baht. All per person rate.



If you are short on time, you can do the floating market and Rose Garden in the day, followed by dinner cruise in the same night. Ayutthaya can be another day.



Happy holidays.
Reply:I think that you need a general overview of how tours in Thailand work in order to get a feel for whether you should book over the internet or once you get to Bangkok.



The first thing to understand is that there are 2 types of tour: 1. Joint tours and 2. Private tours.



Joint tours

Joint tours are a cheap mass-market product. This is where a tour bus comes to collect you from your hotel at the beginning of the tour and goes around the hotels of all the other people joining the tour before setting off for the destination. There is one guide between many customers. Times of the tour are fixed and there is normally some 'shopping' stops involved at the end of the tour at shops selected by the tour company which, without going into details, helps to subsidize the price of the tour. These tours are cheap and popular with budget travellers, students, etc.



Private Tours

Private tours are when you have an individual guide and driver allocated to you privately. Normally the transport is in a very nice car. You go straight to the site of the tour, receive personal attention from the guide and there is no required 'shopping'. The start and end time of the tour and the itinerary is much more flexible because the tour will be tailored around you as there are no other customers taking part in the tour - your tour. Also, sometimes, although joint tours are offered at a cheap price if there are not enough customers for a particular tour on a particular day to make a joint tour the customer will find that the tour is cancelled because it becomes uneconomic to make the joint tour at the cheap price if there aren't enough tourists on the day. his doesn't happen with private tours because the only people that the price has been calculated on is you - there is no risk of it being cancelled because of not enough other customers. With private tours there are no economies of scale - tourist to guide ratio / vehicle to tourist ratio - to reduce to the price per person of a joint tour.



The other thing to take into account is that if you and your friends/family travelling together are four people or more the price per person of a joint tour and a private tour becomes just about the same. Sometimes I hear of whole families travelling on joint tours - this is not so smart because they could have had a private tour - better transport - individual guide - flexibility - no shopping - for their family at pretty much the same price as they paid for a joint tour. I guess that they don't have enough information.



In an ideal world I guess everybody would want to be able to tour by private tour just like everybody would probably want to stay in a hotel rather than a guesthouse but sadly not everybody is able to afford good quality.



Once you know the difference between Joint tours and private tours I think that you will can check the internet. I think that maybe what someone who thought that a tour booked over the internet was expensive was actually comparing the private tour price offered on the internet with the joint tour price of a tour offered from a physical travel agency in Bangkok. That would not be comparing like with like and might lead to some confusion which I hope I have cleared up for you by explaining the difference in the types of tours. With the information that I have given you I think you will find that whether you book a joint tour or a private tour the internet priceis cheaper - it would be strange if it wasn't.



I might add to this answer later when I get a chance to look at the pricing of the previous answerer but as I quickly read it before starting writing I noticed a price for Chao Phraya dinner cruise that seemed too expensive to me. I think that you can get this for about Baht 950 per ticket - booked over

the internet.



[Added later



I looked at the rates for the website referred to in the answer below. They seemed normal to me, rather than particularly cheap, for a tour operator offering private tours e.g. Baht 3,500 - 3,000 per day for driver and guide + fuel when driving outside Bangkok. For this price, I would have expected a Toyota Camry as the car rather than a Bangkok taxi - Bangkok taxis are Toyota Corollas. Camry's are bigger and more luxurious than Corollas. I think there are many operators offerring this service at this price.



HK gal's price and itinery indicate than she was on a joint tour. A private tour would also have gone to Sampran Crocodile Farm as well as the Floating Market %26amp; Rose Garden and the price for 2 people would have been about Baht 2,750 each.



The customer is always the boss and its up to them to figure out if they want to use joint tours or priavte tours to see Thailand. I am a member of a number of travel forums and YA does have much more of a 'what's the cheapest way to.... ?' mentality to it rather than 'what's the best at a reasonable price' which is the sort of question that comes up elsewhere on the net when it comes to travelling in Thailand. I am not sure why YA Thailand has developed in this way.
Reply:The cost of tours is around 1000-1800 Bhat per person. What I did was check out several travel agencies, there are lots in our hotel lobby, there were lots at the airport and just outside the streets. They generally have similar prices, much cheaper than internet rates.



We got the floating market and rose garden whole day tour with lunch for 1200 per person.



I heard that Ayuthaya is also another good tour. You can just come to the Chao Phraya River and look for various dinner cruises being offered. Your hotel can also arrange this dinner cruise for you.
Reply:Organising a tour has already been explained so I won't go into it



Chao Praya river cruise can be done at night so you may have time to do the other tours you mentioned.



Ayuthaya is ONE FULL DAY at a minimum so, you have to chose if it is worth it or to see around Bangkok instead. There are so many things to see.



The floating market and rose garden is worth doing. The Rose Garden tour usually inlcude the Cultural Village and this might be good for a family as you will get to see the life of Thai people ourside the "western" lifestyle.



It's still you choice.



Hope you have agreat time.
Reply:If you are staying in any of the larger hotels they will all book tours for you.

Travel agents will book them cheaper, of which there are many in the streets.

The floating market tour starts very early in a morning.

Temple of the Emerald Buddha is a good day out.

Generally Bangkok is congested, dirty, polluted and the pavements are cracked and broken, if you have time move out of Bangkok where there are lots of things to see and do.

If you are only in Bangkok for two days you can generally see all the sights worth seeing.

Shop around for prices and don't pay anyone locally at the attractions they are only after your money.

Expect to pay more than locals at attractions as they have a 2 tier pricing foreigners pay about twice as much or more than Thai's, this can only be changed if you can read the signs written in Thai.
Reply:Can't give you cost but it is better to arrange your tour at your hotel. Almost every hotel has a tour agent available. Your be able to arrange a tour the day you arrive and go the next day. The floating market and rose garden tour can be combined into one tour, as the previous writer mention the tour starts early about 7 am they will pick you up at your hotel. This tour usually ends late afternoon. In the evening you can then go on the chao phraya river/dinner cruise which usually starts sometime about 7 pm and last for about 2 hours. If you have time the second day please try to get to the Royal Palace Wat Phra Kao, this would be a half day tour. There are requirements for dress at Wat Phra Kao, your tour agent can explain it to you. Hope this helps you have a great time
Reply:The best thing to do is go to www.ratservice.com

I have been to Bangkok before with friend and a tight schedule. She (Ratt) was refered to me by all my friends that went to Bangkok. She is professional, courtious, and warm .

Not to mention a bargin!!!!! (About $8US per hour) Your private driver!!! For 4 people, doing a 10 hour tour is only $20 a head. You can't get any cheaper with such quality!!!You can go to more the 3 places in one day.You can do the floating market, rose garden, snake show, and elephant ride all in one day. Please make note that it takes about 1 1/2-2 hours to drive to the floating market.Don't waste time the day you arrive. Have them pick you up from the airport and go straight to see some temples and sights first. Then had dinner and head back to your hotel.Check out there site and ask them to email you there quotes and tour design layouts. Or tell them what you want to see and they will customize it to fix your needs.You can't go wrong with them!!!! Enjoy Bangkok!!!! I DID!!!

In light of rising gas and food prices, would you consider raising a garden?

I think that if you have a little plot of land, you should plant some vegies to save money and leave more produce for others who cant grow things.

In light of rising gas and food prices, would you consider raising a garden?
I'm in the process of doing so right now. I've started with peppers and potatoes, and hope to plant a few more things soon. Perhaps tomatoes and beans.
Reply:well I try to do my bit for the environment, I already have a compost bin which has reduced my weekly rubbish by half! I am also ready to do some planting outside in a little part of the my garden, my dad already grows veg in his allotment for me so I get organic herbs and veg all year round. I do save loads of money when I shop. My gas usage is minimum because I cook a large pot of food and freeze it, saving time and effort when I am at uni.
Reply:Excellent idea. I have considered putting a small garden of tomatoes, bell peppers, onions,jalapenos, habaneros out this year. Last year my sister and her husband planted a huge

garden in their backyard of the same things I hope I can do it on a smaller scale
Reply:Absolutely. Though I wonder how long it would take.



and I could peddle off fresh vegtables to those who can't grow them for cheaper.
Reply:I wish I could. I live in an appartment, so I can't:(

Why do they always mention baseball when considering new professional sports franchises for Portland Oregon?

With the Rose Garden basketball arena already suited for hockey, I would think that NHL hockey would be the logical next choice (and I am not a hockey fan).

NFL Football is MUCH more popular among Portlanders than MLB baseball. At the local sports bars in October, even with baseball PLAYOFF games on the TV, most of the bar crowd is watching FOOTBALL!

And look at the sparse attendance totals for the Portland Beavers (Portland's Triple A baseball team). I say if Portlanders decide to build a new stadium to lure a big league team they should concentrate of football, not baseball.

Am I missing something?

Why do they always mention baseball when considering new professional sports franchises for Portland Oregon?
Chris, it isn't a moot point. Paul Allen isn't the 'X' factor for Portland's chance of getting a second professional team.



Jeph, getting back to your question, the reason a baseball team is mentioned is that previous Oregon Legislatures considered using public funding to bring an MLB team to Portland. Until a subcommittee requests a feasibility study for an NHL or NFL team, you won't see that idea gain ground.



The legislature is in session now but the May 1 deadline passed. That means no bill will be considered that hasn't already gotten out of subcommittee.



Write a letter to your representative asking them to issue a feasibility study. Have your friends co-sign it. That's the best you can hope for because no professional team will come to Portland without the guarantee of a major public investment (i.e. a new stadium).
Reply:I would note that baseball teams tend to make more money - i.e. 70+ home games in a baseball stadium vs 8 (more if counting preseason) home games in football stadium.

You could also factor in broadcasting contracts to the local market. Report Abuse
Reply:It's a moot point anyway. MLB and the NFL both consider Portland to be in Seattle's "Home Turf", and wouldn't allow a franchise to be placed here. The NHL is Portland's best bet for a second big-league professional sports team, but don't hold your breath: Paul Allen isn't a hockey fan.

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Do you have these Climbing Roses?

Spring is on it's way and the arbor in my rose garden is bare. I would like to plant climbing roses to dress it up. I am trying to decide between red for a classic look or yellow because it would be bright and different. If I go with the red I would choose Don Juan. Yellow would be Golden Showers or Scent From Above. If you have any of these I would appreciate any advice you may have, your experience with the varietys listed, if you think red or yellow would be better, or any other suggestions. I want a tea rose look in a full size flower and a strong scent is very important. I live in zone 6 and the area is in full sun. The arbor is a white vinyl arch with lattice sides. Thank you for all of your help! :)

Do you have these Climbing Roses?
We live in southern Arizona. We have 30' of Don Juan that has been in place now for 10 years. The trellis gets full sun from noon onward. The Don Juans are fantastic and just bloom like crazy. The trellis is covered and as such does a wonderful job of shading the house's entire west facing wall. The trellis is set out from the house far enough to give us a nice sidewalk entrance to the house, under the trellis and then onward to the back yard gate. The trellis rises vertical and at 6' high begins its arch. The arch has a diameter of 4' until it attaches to the roof eve. All that trellis space is Don Juan red . . . . . soooooooooooo nice! Each of those plants have a trunk at the bud union that is 8" diameter.
Reply:I think you are right to veer towards red climbers because in my experience yellow roses tend to be more prone to disease (I know this is a generalization but yellows have caused me more problems than reds).

One thing you need to check before purchase is expected growth.Varieties can markedly differ when you're talking climbers in the height they will reach and consider spread too.

Strong scents and full flowers suggest to me that you should look at the old fashioned Bourbon style.

At any rate check in your area for a specialist rose nursery( rather than go for what is currently available from the local garden centre).Every specialist rose grower has a catalogue which they will post out to you and you will find they have a much larger selection.

Also decide on your choice factoring in whether the variety is repeat flowering (some roses bloom twice in the summer others only once).

Given your site (full sun) you will be spoilt for choice.

Unless buying container grown roses (which can be planted all year round) if buying bare rooted plants get them in now before too long.

Good luck.I hope the end result looks great for you.

What was the worse thing the in crowd or barbie dolls and guys do to you at high school?

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What was the worse thing the in crowd or barbie dolls and guys do to you at high school?
I've never had anything bad happen to me... watch Mean Girls or something.
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I want to plant a vine or ivy that will climb lattice any one have an idea?

I have a pond, with a rose garden on the back side , a flower bed on the end ,a bench on the front side and a water fall on the end. I have lattice from the flower bed to the top of the porch and would like some thing that will grow fast and climb

I want to plant a vine or ivy that will climb lattice any one have an idea?
Sounds absolutely beautiful. You can plant trumpet vine which attracts butterflies and hummingbird--a great addition to your paradise. It comes in red or yellow. You could also grow clematis to go up one side in addition to the trumpet vine for variety. The passion flower is also unique and a conversation piece--it is purple and a climber. Mandavilla is gorgeous and tropical looking. (The passion flower and Mandavilla are warmer climate flowers). If you live in a colder climate, just cut it and dig it up and put it inside in your cellar or inside a garage. The trumpet vine will cover more completely and quickly.
Reply:Wisteria

a deciduous climbing shrub native to North America and Asia, with blue, pink, or white flowers that hang down in clusters. Genus: Wisteria.



Very Hardy, Grows fast after the first year or so, you can get those with or without flowers. You can make it a vine or a bush.
Reply:Wisteria and Trumpet vine grow wild here in SC. They are very invasive and will take over.



Amandavilla, Clematis, Jasmine, cypress vine, climbing roses, there are lots. Here are some links for you:



http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=floweri...



Look at waysidegarden.com, parkseeds.com also.
Reply:Sorry, your question is very hard to answer since we do not know in what kind of planting zone you live in. It pays to visit your local nursery to find out what kind are available for your area and will do well with your weather.
Reply:I have had the best luck with both Hops and Woodbine. Hops seems to grow anywhere, even North Dakota, and it comes back every year even when the temps have hit 40 below. The same with the Woodbine and in the fall it turns from a beautiful dark green to a deep dark burgundy. The part I like the most is the fact neither have to be cut back at the end of the growing season. Your garden sounds very beautiful, good luck with the search!!

Starting Rose Of Sharon From Seeds?

I have a beautiful Rose Of Sharon next to my house. I tied the small trunks together to make a topiary out of it when it was given to me by my neighboor years ago. It's grown at least 8 feet now and is beautiful when in bloom. I have started a seedling to see if I'd have any luck growing them and its about 4 inches high now with 2 leaves. I'd like to start more and am needing some advice on how to care for them and how fast will they grow per year, etc. I'd like to grow them and plant them in my back yard; also would like to form more topiaries out of them and grow them to sell in our town garden sale each spring in the near future, or plant them around my home town. Thanks......

Starting Rose Of Sharon From Seeds?
Dr Michael Dirr states in his Manual of Woody Landscape Plants that the seeds of Rose of Sharon, Hibiscus syriacus, require no special treatment. I have personally seen them coming up around the mother plant like weeds. They can also be started true-to-form, from cuttings, for the especially lovely cultivars like Blue Bird, Red Heart, and Minerva, An idea for your plant sale might be to plant three different colors in one pot, and then train and weave the strongest canes together like Ficus benjaminas into a single standard form. The head of your Rose-of-Sharon tree would eventually bear all three color blooms simultaneously.
Reply:I put pots of soil under my Rose of Sharon when it starts dropping its blooms and the next years I have baby Rose of Sharon trees already in the pots

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If I want to go to a bar/resaturant in Portland OR before a Trailblazers game...where is the best place to go?

Some Where close to Rose Garden Arena?

If I want to go to a bar/resaturant in Portland OR before a Trailblazers game...where is the best place to go?
Try Stanfords - 913 Lloyd Center.
Reply:Hey stay downtown, hang around and 30 minutes before tipoff take the MAX or drive towards to Rose Garden takes about 1 Min and 40 Seconds with no cars, will take 8 mins at game time :) So ya hangout downtown walk around portland is nice at night and then cross the bridge onto the rosequarter
Reply:There are a few restaurants right in the Rose Area area but they are usually pretty packed right before a game. The Lloyd area in general would be a good bet. Stanford's, the newer Seafood Grill place in Holiday Market, Milo's on Broadway, Koji's for japanese food, Pastinia Pastaria on Broadway.
Reply:might as well forget the rose quarter.

My first vegetable Garden?? Advice?

I live in an area where it rains from September to April nearly every year, and then the temperatures rise and it is relatively dry from May to August. I know next to nothing about gardening, but would like to give it a try to save myself some money on groceries since I just bought my own house.



I want to start a smaller sized garden that is easy to maintain, but that I can grow my favorite vegetables. I would like to grow squash, cucumbers, carrots, leaf lettuce, sweet bell peppers and radishes.



So my questions are:

1) How large should I make the garden?

2) What are the best vegetables to plant with the weather conditions that I generally have?

3) What are the easiest "beginner" vegetables?

4) How much space should I be allowing for each different plant?

My first vegetable Garden?? Advice?
All the items you mentioned should grow well in your climate. I would get going on the radishes and carrots right away though. A neat trick on those two. Take a string of toilet paper and use kids glue to attach radish and carrot seeds. Do every other one every six inches. I think the radishes come up first and whey you harvest them the carrots have room to grow. Works kind of nice. just put an inch or so of dirt over the toilet paper.



Cucumbers and squash are a cinch. Here in Oregon (because of similar growing season) We buy starts of cukes and squash so they get to harvest quicker. But you will harvest all of August and Sept. and into Oct. if the weather permits.



No, experience with lettuce. Just planted some for the first time, so we will see.



Put a black mesh around the base of your bell peppers. They take forever if their roots don't get warm enough.



You can probably fit all those into a 10x15 plot if you plant it all in one area.



Tomatoes are a great beginner one, but if you don't like them, who cares. Just plant the stuff you like.



Oh, spacing. Leave at least 4 feet around your cucumbers and squash, they love to spread their wings.
Reply:The size of the garden depends on how much time you are willing to work it. Everything that you mentioned is easy to grow. For carrots, beets, onions, radishes plant the seeds 3" apart in both directions. Cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, corn, peppers takes a 12" square. For cucumbers do you want bush type or vine type. You can put cucumbers on a trellis or tomato cage and they will grow up the cage. Tomatoes are another easy plant to grow and you need to leave about 24" between the plants. Get a tomato cage gor each plant, this will help them from rotting on the ground and you will receive plenty of tomatoes. For squash, do you want vine or bush as well. They too take up a lot of room in the garden.
Reply:The first two choices require MUCH space since they must begin from mounds, then spread their vines out. Cukes sometimes can be staked up a little, though. I would start out with something 10' x 10'. Everything you wanted to plant will do fine. Make sure you amend the soil with some manure and peat moss (to loosen the soil and enrich it). The seed packets will tell you exactlly how to space them; if you buy plants, this information will be on the tag. Miracle-Gro DOES work and you'll be pleased with the results. Water daily.

Any ideas for unusual wedding reception food?

The reception will be in a shady back yard (around a pool and rose garden) in early August...working within a small budget!!

Any ideas for unusual wedding reception food?
I'm doing the same thing in September. I'm having a BBQ Caterer do all the food, (he grills at the location). Chicken, Ribs, Tri Tip, Halibut, Mac Salad, Green Salad, Corn Cobbettes, Baked Beans, Scalloped Potatos, rolls %26amp; butter. Wedding Cake too + chocolate fountain.
Reply:How about BBQ
Reply:Chinese take out?

Mexican?

Spanish food?

English tea party?
Reply:Shishkabob!!! Get a bunch of veggies and meats throw them on sticks and grill away!! They way people can take off what they want, leave on what they don't and get fed no matter!



Instead of the big cake, give out cup cakes for people to eat for dessert!



Um... if you want something a bit more classy, then why not serve tea and cucumber sandwiches? those little square ones. Or head over to your local Sams Club and look for things in bulk.. it might help give you an idea.
Reply:well with that type of wedding you don't need formal food maybe chicken?!
Reply:me and my hubby of 5 years didnt have much money either so we did cook out style : hot dogs hambergers bbq chicken potato salad ect kids can play you can chill and so on we ended up haveing more fun at ours then his brothers whose was in a hall
Reply:Fried chicken and beans. I would say ribs but you said you were on a budget
Reply:Canapes with champagne



Tea Party



Hog Roast



Picnic style



Fish and chips in paper cones
Reply:go with taco bell, everyone likes taco bell!
Reply:As a retired wedding planner, I can tell you that I had more than one couple in your situation. In one case, we had an appetizer reception, with mini eggrolls, crudite', cheese cubes with wheat crackers (the cheese would need to be monitored in August outdoor heat though), boneless wings on party pics, and other small items that are easy to handle with a small plate in one hand and a drink in the other. These could either be passed, or you could set up several small stations by putting out cardtables with a tablecloth over top, and the food nicely laid out on plastic silver chargers. I highly recommend Gordon's Food Service for everything you may need to do this, from the food to the tableclothes to the plastic chargers and serving pieces.



You can also take this concept to dessert, and augment your wedding cake with petit fours or mini cupcakes. I had one bride who had an early afternoon reception with various desserts and champagne.
Reply:Why not try Cajun with lots of finger eats, or using the pool as theme, try Malaysian or Hawaiian.
Reply:Do finger foods so people can mingle and you dont have to rent big tables for a seated dinner.



Get friends and family to loan you couches that you can cover with large blankets and creat a back yard lounge area....
Reply:the first thing that popped into my head was a pig roast with grilled corn...not sure why. Or what about kabobs?
Reply:Unusual huh, how bout some ground up horse hooves, chicken toes and various beaks. Oh wait, silly me, i'm thinking of McDonalds!

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How to preserve a ROSE "FOREVER"?

MY GRANDMA PASSED AWAY JUST A FEW DAYS AGO AND I WANT TO KEEP SOME ROSES THAT I TOOK FROM HER GARDEN AS MEMORIES FROM HER. I HAVE TRIED HAIRSPRAY, BUT IS NOT WORKING. SOME IDEAS???

How to preserve a ROSE "FOREVER"?
G'day,

Condolenses on the loss of your Grandma. When I lost a loved one, I also wanted to preserve her memory. I took a rose up to a shop that gold plated it for me. Now that I live in the U.S. (I was in Australia) the only thing I could fine was here: http://www.jewelbasket.com/24k-gold-rose...

I hope this leads to a happy memory for you.
Reply:you could dry the roses %26amp; preserve them that way - hang them upside down by their stems %26amp; let them dry out - you could press them into a book as well
Reply:You could try an find someone to freeze dry(lyophilization) the rose. This will keep the colour and shape. If you want a simpler solution you could put the rose in between 2 sheets of paper and place heavy books on top. You may need to change the paper after a few days. Thanks Tim http://www.nuganics.com.au
Reply:When my aunt passed away, my sister put a rose in a plastic rubbermaid container that was airtight and it still looks like it did on the day she put it in there
Reply:freeze them
Reply:i'm sorry to hear about your grandma. Keep the roses as long as you can but eventually they will deteriorate. The best thing to do is think about the good times you had with your grandma and all that she taught you while she was here. Preserve the memories you had with her not the material things.
Reply:CHECK WITH A LOCAL FLORIST

I WOULD TRY HANGING THEM UP SIDE DOWN IN A DARK ROOM UNTIL THEY DRY OUT AND THEN SPRAY THEM WITH A POLYURATHANE (CLEAR COAT USED FOR FURNITURE
Reply:Let them air dry on hangers in dark closet for three weeks.

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Who thinks the lyrics from Lives Dolphins Cry song are really good ?

The way you're bathed in light

Reminds me of that night

God laid me down into your rose garden of trust

And I was swept away

With nothin' left to say

Some helpless fool

Yeah I was lost in a swoon of peace

You're all I need to find

So when the time is right

Come to me sweetly, come to me

Come to me





Love will lead us, alright

Love will lead us, she will lead us

Can you hear the dolphin's cry

See the road rise up to meet us

It's in the air we breathe tonight

Love will lead us, she will lead us





Oh yeah, we meet again

It's like we never left

Time in between was just a dream

Did we leave this place

This crazy fog surrounds me

You wrap your legs around me

All I can do to try and breathe

Let me breathe so that I

So we can go together





Love will lead us, alright

Love will lead us, she will lead us

Can you hear the dolphin's cry

See the road rise up to meet us

It's in the air we breathe tonight

Love will lead us, she will lead us

Who thinks the lyrics from Lives Dolphins Cry song are really good ?
One of the best lyrics in the world i think. Also Run to the Water pretty awesome
Reply:so beautiful,,,and it is all about love,,,i,m so inlove with this song

it always remind me of my beloved eddie,,,thanks for bringing up this question Report Abuse
Reply:I love that song.

Garden weed- Will RoundUp kill it effectively?

What I have is a nightmare of Multiflora Rose, pretty well established in our back yard which is largely taken over by scrub trees. Clearing the land is slow going because of the weed Multiflora Rose...so other than cutting and re-cutting, will RoundUp kill this stuff off?

Should I spend the money? There's a ton of this weed, and I think it will take a lot of any spray to wipe it out.

Garden weed- Will RoundUp kill it effectively?
I only had one plant and it took about 4 years to get rid of it by digging it up and using RoundUp.
Reply:Type in "herbicide to control multiflora rose" in a search engine and there's an article by the University of West Virginia. it gives you a number of chemicals to use based on the type of application. Foliar (spraying the leaves until they are wet) gets the most chemical to the plant and they suggest Round-Up. Check out the article.



Depending on how much backyard you have and how bad the invasion is will dictate how much herbicide you'll need. If you need a large quantity, find a chemical dealer or a farm and fleet and buy the 1/2 or a gallon size. Keep in mind that you may have to re-apply in seven to ten days depending on how well they were knocked down on first try. Remember that Round Up is a contact kill and it will most likely knock down some turf as well. Hope this helps.
Reply:is it a shrub, or a weed, Round up kills all green leafy plants, it doesnt work very good on shrubs, check with your nursery they can recommend something.
Reply:If it is a leafy plant the Round Up will kill it. If it is a vine, it is a more "woody" plant. Vines - like ivy, only die when sprayed with a bush killer. I used "Bush-be-gone" and voila, no more ivy.



Check with a nursery or google the plant and see what you get.



Good luck and happy gardening.
Reply:A local feed store or farm supply store will advise you. They may have a product that works better than Roundup. I suspect that another product recommended for woody plants will work better.

Does anyone remember a book called "The Two Sisters" that would have come out in the 70s or 80s?

A friend of mine who grew up in Yorkshire read this book as a girl and it sounds great so I'm trying to find it. She THINKS this is the title but isn't 100% sure so here's the description she gave.



It's about two sisters who live in the same house, and who marry two men for very different reasons. One marries for money and has everything she dreams of - plush carpets, dresses, foods, silks, everything colourful and sumptuous. The other marries for love and has no money. But she has enough food on the table and flowers in the garden and she is happy. The one with the money becomes sad and bitter and loses her fortune or something.

And her husband does love her, but she can't see past the money. And the thing I liked about it most was the illustrations and all the sumptuous over-the-topness of one sister's house and the plain but beautiful other sister's house. She has a rose garden that she loves which grows around the door of her house.

Does anyone remember a book called "The Two Sisters" that would have come out in the 70s or 80s?
I have never heard of that book, but if you find out... tell me! It sounds really good and interesting! And I also love to read...

Sorry I couldn't help you out...
Reply:Goblin Market: A Tale of Two Sisters

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0...



Two Sisters

http://www.bestprices.com/cgi-bin/vlink/...



A Tale of Two Sisters . .. . Anna Maxted

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/A-Tale-of-Two-Sist...
Reply:i watched the movie.....it came out in the late 90's

it was pretty good..it was funny...the one sister was real popular and all..the other sister was kinda slow...and she met a slow guy..they had a slow wedding..lol...honestly..it was a good movie...i never read the book

http://www.movieweb.com/movies/film/64/2...



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Alexandra Rose, Blair Richwood, Garry Marshall, Bob Brunner

Diane Keaton, Juliette Lewis, Tom Skerritt, Giovanni Ribisi, Poppy Montgomery, Sarah Paulson, Linda Thorson, Joe Flanigan, Juliet Mills, Tracy Reiner, Hope Alexander-Willis, Harvey Miller, Hector Elizondo, Alma Yvonne

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24-four year old Carla Tate (Juliette Lewis) is a slightly mentally challenged young woman who, after years of special education at a private boarding school, has successfully transcended many of her limitations -- except that of her over-protective mother, Elizabeth (Diane Keaton).



When Carla graduates and returns home with dreams and ambitions, her need for personal fulfillment begins to express itself in ways her mother is unable to accept. When she falls in love for the first time, Carla defies her mother in order to prove that despite all appearances she has the capacity to be a responsible adult, worthy of love and being loved. Embarking on a personal journey of self-discovery, Carla and her boyfriend Danny (Giovani Ribisi) set out together to find answers to some of life's toughest challenges, and to prove that sometimes, an ordinary life can be an extraordinary achievement.

Can anyone help me with this math question please give a reasonable explanation Thankyou?

The sides of a rose garden in the shape of a right triangle are in the ratio of 8:15:17. If the perimeter is 60 feet, what is the length of the shortest side?



F 51/3 ft

G 12 ft

H 20 ft

J 221/2 ft

K 251/2 ft

Can anyone help me with this math question please give a reasonable explanation Thankyou?
add the ratios together to get 8+15+17 = 40.



ratio of shortest side is 8/40 = 1/5



then multiply 1/5 by 60 = 12ft



* to get the other sides do the same thing;



15/40 x 60 = 22.5 ft

17/40 x 60 = 25.5 ft



add them together and you should get 60;



12 + 22.5 + 25.5 = 60 ft .....yep u do :)
Reply:The length of the shortest side = 12 ft



It is given that the ratio of the sides is 8:15:17

and the perimeter is 60 ft.

Obviously, the shortest side is the one with the ratio 8.

1. you add up the ratios: 8+15+17 = 40

therefore, the shortest side is 8/40 of the perimeter.

2. multiply the perimeter with the fraction: 60 x (8/40) = 12 ft
Reply:8 + 15 + 17 = 40

so the perimeter would be 40 ft if the sides were 8 ft, 15ft and 17 ft.

But the perimeter isn't 40 ft, it's 60 ft, so we just have to multiply these side-lengths by 60/40 = 3/2

The length of the shortest side is therefore 8 x 3/2 ft = 12 ft
Reply:In ratios, the total number of parts is always useful. here it is 8+15+17 =40 but as the perimeter is 1.5 times this total, then all the sides must also be 1.5 times teh relevant part of the ratio - so they are 12, 22.5 and 25.5 ft

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Can i find a rose (preferably a climber) called Joan.?

I need a rose with the name Joan, its for in my garden in memory of my late mother in law. I have searched on the net under rose names, but no joy im affraid.

Can i find a rose (preferably a climber) called Joan.?
There is a site that has a great rose search engine. There are lots of roses on it with the name "Joan" included.



The link is:

http://www.helpmefind.com/rose/index.php



If you use the alphabetical search, click "j" and then click "all" you'll see all the varieties with names that begin with J--scroll down to the Joans and you'll be amazed at how many there are.



Planting a rose in your mother in law's memory is a lovely thing to do. I hope you find the perfect rose for your garden.

The new growth in my rose plants are drying out before the leaves unfolds..the tiny leaves just falls off.?

the new leaves coming out becomes brown and dried before they open ups i am not over watering as smone told me not to over water roses but their is moisture in the soil...and its happening with all the roses in my garden...the plants have shown flowers just the time i bought them in winter..after that their is no flowering..i had cut the plants one mon back and now its a little bushy..

The new growth in my rose plants are drying out before the leaves unfolds..the tiny leaves just falls off.?
Could be they got cold hurt if you had a late cold snap. You also need to check for bugs. That could very well be your problem.



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Are there rose bushes or flowers that don't attract bees?

I want to plant a garden in our back yard, but my husband is highly allergic to bee stings. And I don't want to make the yard inaccessible to him.

Are there rose bushes or flowers that don't attract bees?
Flowers attract bees, plain and simple.



As for making the yard inaccessible; I'm highly allergic to bees myself, do all my own gardening, grow flowers, veggies, and everything else.... and I have my epi-pen in my purse, another in my gardening basket, and another in the fridge in my house.... and you know what?? I've never been stung in my garden. I've never been stung on my patio. I've never been stung pruning, picking harvesting, or planting..... or for that matter, resting in my hammock. I've been stung at baseball games, installing fence in a wide open field, and walking across the parking lot going into work. Funny how that works...isn't it??



Now..... if he's become phobic about it (and it's really easy to do when it's life and death choices), there are some ways to help you, and him around it. First, the more flailing that the allergic person does, the more the bee will follow them. Nature of the perverse. Also, he needs to make sure that he's not attracting them himself. Aftershave, certain shampoos, dryer sheets used with laundry, and.... believe it or not.... certain deoderant/anti persperants just act like magnets! Once he's made sure he's not attracting them by scent: bright colors attract the less aggressive types of "bees" that don't mind just being "shooed" away, but dark colors attract the more aggressive! Wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets LOVE dark colors: brown, black, maroon, burgendy, magenta! (and they also love soda cans, and beer, and all sorts of other stuff, so be wary of snackage left laying, spilled around....) So, if you plan on planting near the area that he will be in, make sure that the flowers/shrubs used don't contain any of those colors in their petals or their centers....



Keep the patio area, or wherever he wants to hang his hammock free of blossoms and edge in walkways and underareas with shrubs, low growing ground cover or flowers that don't attract the more aggressive sting-y critters. Then, as you move further away from the "allergic human zone" , or into the middle of your actual "garden", plant the "bee" friends. They really are the prettiest of the flowers and if they have plenty of natural stuff to entertain themselves with, they won't.... uhm..... "bug" the human interloper in their garden. :-)

Don't plant coreopsis, brown eyed susan, or other plants that attract wasps anywhere near the human domain (as stated above).... Also, some things to put amongst them in hope of keeping the other possible sting-ys away at the same time are bee-balm, cone flower, butterfly bushes, and daisy's. They will add the attractant to those areas that are stronger than those of the blossoms of the veggies or low growers that may be found to contain human inhabitants that would rather not be buzzed.



Bummble bees don't sting unless it's a last ditch to get away because they die when their stingers get pulled out, so finding them on your "close to humans" plants shouldn't be a bother. Honey bees may, but usually they can just be shooed away gently, or....if I'm not in the mood, I just move to a different area until they get done or that place is in the shade. They don't go about their business in the shade.

That's also another viable option. For a long time, I did most of my outside, I am allergic to bees, kind of things in the late afternoon, in the shade or torch or moon light. Of course....that's how I discovered that I'm also allergic to deer fly and horse fly....



Cutter is really good at keeping them all away if all else fails!



Don't let the bees keep you or your husband from enjoying the outside or a garden. Just plan it in such a way that he has his space and they have theirs!



Good luck and happy gardening!! Don't let the buzzzzzz put a sting in your enjoyment! ...... or his!!
Reply:Yes, there are. They are called "indoor plants."



But seriously, I concur with the Black-Eyed Susan observation. Never have seen a bee/wasp near them.
Reply:Sorry but all flowers attract some sort of singing insect.
Reply:There is probably no perfect answer, but bees tend not to be attracted by blue flowers. But don't count on that, because that is a generality and not always the case.



Also, I rarely see bees on my black-eyed susans (coneflower var.). I do see butterflys however, so maybe I am just missing the bees.



I don't like the vegetables suggestion. Most vegetables (except the leafy ones) flower before they form fruit.
Reply:I would build a covered patio or deck, otherwise have you considered planting vegetables?

harvest them before they flower.
Reply:There are no flowers I know of that don't attract bees. Good luck.

Where is it nice to take wedding pictures in the bay area (san jose, ca) ? i like the beach and rose gardens.

Check out the municipal rose garden, it is beautiful. There are also some very beautiful wineries up off highway 9 that are great for wedding photos. Also check out Natural Bridges Beach or head north on Highway 1 and the water gets clearer and bluer.

Where is it nice to take wedding pictures in the bay area (san jose, ca) ? i like the beach and rose gardens.
I live in San Jose too %26amp; I think some nice places to take the pics would be at The Winchester Mystery House.

Nice yards they have.
Reply:the only two places that really are beautiful is the Rose Gardens and/or Winchester Mystery House Gardens.

I lived in San Jose for 28 years. Just retired to Arizona 3 years ago.
Reply:Happy Hallow Park is nice...with alot of trees and koi ponds
Reply:I see a lot of people taking wedding pictures in San Francisco at the Arboretum in Golden Gate Park and also at the Palace of Fine Arts. Closer to San Jose, you might try Villa Montalvo. The San Jose Municipal Rose Gardens are good at certain times of year.
Reply:Try the Japanese Garden, by Happy Hollow Park. There are lots of beautiful exotic flowers and ponds. I'm very fond of that place. When I was small my mom use to take me there.
Reply:I live in San Jose also, But I will have to say that my answer will be alameda beach..(I just love it there)
Reply:There is always the Rose Garden park off of Taylor Street in San Jose/Santa Clara. The Rosecrusian Museum down the Street also has very nice grounds as well.

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I'm doing a book report and have a few book choices on the list to consider. Help me decide which to choose?

I like fast paced novels without too much description and an interesting plot.Tell me if you've read/liked these:



- Black Like Me (Griffin)

- I Never Promised You a Rose Garden (Green)

- The Cider House Rules (John Irving)

- Fahrenheit 451 (Ray Bradbury)

- Something Wicked This Way Comes (Ray Bradbury)

- The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (Agatha Christie)



Thanks.

I'm doing a book report and have a few book choices on the list to consider. Help me decide which to choose?
Black like me.

great book

so are the others ,
Reply:I've read, and enjoyed, all of them. Cider House Rules is a beautiful story, with a supremely interesting plot.

Black Like Me is a compelling and poignant story.

And Roger Ackroyd is classic Agatha Christie. It's interesting to compare Christie's stories with the modern mystery stories - she manages without high tech intervention and writes great descriptions.

That's not much help, is it? I'm afraid you've presented a short list of some of my favorites and I'd cheerfully go with any one of them.

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Pictures/paintings...Can you help me find the perfect Christmas gift?

I am looking for prints or paintings of a rose garden with animals in it, and am not having ANY luck. I would like it to be somewhat realistic, but very serene looking. I want to purchase this for my baby neice's room. Thanks for the help!

Pictures/paintings...Can you help me find the perfect Christmas gift?
How about ordering some online? Try www.allposters.com and you'll never regret it. You can browse all these different prints after placing the specification of your selection.



Try this panting:



1) "Three Setters" c. 1800 by John Gifford

It shows three dogs sitting on the grass with a very peaceful simple landscape.
Reply:who ever you are giving this gift 2 i have an idea for you.



you should get a big big pic. frame and put pics. of your family and family friends and pets in one big pic. frame i grantee the person will love it because my aunt done that for my grandparent and she loved it so much she started to cry and that is my idea for you .
Reply:If you go to your local goodwill or salvation army some times you can find some interesting stuff, go the ones in the richer neighborhoods and they give them to good will when they redecorate there house all the time, I have found some cool prints some times. Also look online there are some online places like Vango prints are about 19.00 and for prints. Just for example.
Reply:I'm lost as to your first answerer and to the other, since you are being so specific. Try looking on art.com and you can do a subject search-they have thousands of prints and posters. Also, many self representing artists on ebay and other sites will paint by commission.....also try cafepress.com good luck!
Reply:Sounds like this is a question not for the painting/visual arts/arts %26amp; humanities. You aren't asking about art, you're seeking ideas on room decoration. Call an interior designer. Go to a flea market. Stop by an IKEA , Costco or WalMart store.

I have some rose bushes that the petals fall off as soon as they bloom. Anyone know why or what to do to stop?

I have 10 bushes and only three of them do it (they are all tea roses). They are all in the same garden.

I have some rose bushes that the petals fall off as soon as they bloom. Anyone know why or what to do to stop?
Do you have thrips?



Adult thrips are tiny, slender insects, 1/25 inch long, variously colored pale yellow, black or brown. They have four long narrow wings fringed with long hairs and very short legs. Their chief target is the rose bloom, especially the red, white, yellow, and other light colored varieties. Flower thrips and tobacco thrips attack rosebuds and disfigure petals. They attack buds in their early stages, working among the unfurled petals. The buds become deformed and fail to open properly, while the damaged petals turn brown and dry. New growth also may be damaged in the same way.



Since thrips burrow deep between the petals, early identification and control is important. Set out yellow sticky traps about 4 weeks after last frost as early warning devices. As soon as you spot thrips on the trap, spray rose buds with insecticidal soap or a pyrethrin/pyrethrum insecticide product as directed on their labels. Commercially available predatory mites, lacewings, ladybugs and beneficial nematodes are effective backups to the soap spray. Thrips prefer a dry environment, so make sure plants are adequately watered.



Here is a link that discusses the identification and control of thrips: http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES...



This is the western flower thrip which attacks rose petals: http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/F/I-TS-FO...







Botrytis Blight?



Botrytis is a fungus that attacks rose petals. It is also known as Bud Blight or Flower Blight or Grey (Gray) Mold, and also when the cane is affected: Cane Canker. The first symptom you will probably notice is a characteristic set of pink spots on white and lighter colored blooms. Sometimes there is a pink ring that forms around these spots. These can also appear as yellow or brown flecks as they age. At times this can even look quite artistic. Other main symptoms will be balling of the buds or failure of the buds to open. The petals can then turn brown at the bottoms of the bud like shreds of a paper bag. In serious cases, infected leaves can appear as if they are rotting away. Sometimes there can be a grayish brown fuzzy growth on parts of the infected portions. Lower petals on these blooms dead and brown. A gray mold can also occur at the base of canes that are covered by leaves or mulch. The problem is most severe in humid and cool (60 degrees F) conditions. The disease tends to start high and run down the stem so that over time, more and more of the plant becomes infected. The blight survives winter as black lumps in the soil or on dead infected canes and buds that have not been pruned off.



Treatment: Cut out and destroy all infected plant parts. Also open up the plant so it has good ventilation and air circulation. Preventative spraying isn't very effective, but will work in some climates and cases. Chemical spraying is with copper hydroxide or lime sulpher early in the season.



Spider mites?



This deforms flowers and stunts and deform the foliage. I doub its mites from your description, but Iinclude it because there is a possibility. Many rose gardeners complain that their roses suffer from stunted and malformed flowers and foliage. While there are many conditions that can cause this problem, one of the most common causes is spider mites. These spider mites may be either yellow, red or green, and they cling to the underside of the leaves, where they suck the juices and nutrients from the plant.



While spider mites are certainly a troublesome problem, in many cases the problem can be cured simply by applying a strong stream of water to the foliage to dislodge the mites. If this doesn't work, there are commercial preparations designed to fight such infestations, as well as a number of beneficial insects that can be used as natural predators for these unwanted garden visitors.



Rose Midge?



Roses fail to blossom or existing buds suddenly turn black and die. The foliage and the stem surrounding affected buds may also blacken and die.



Rose midge, a fly larva that is white and 1/12 inch long. The larvae feed in clusters at the bases of rosebuds.



Prune off and destroy all infested plant parts. Spray plants with an secticide and apply a systemic insecticide to the ground around the plants where the larvae pupate.



Final thoughts: I found a web site that lets you ask a question of a consulting Rosarian. All I ask is that you email me their answer when you find out what is the problem - http://www.sdrosesociety.org/menu_ask_ex...

How do I go about "pruning" my rose bushes to make them more lush and full, and what to use to keep them in

one specific area? They are against the back of my house on one side of the sliding glass door, an area about 10-12 feet long and about 3-4 feet wide. I want to use something like chicken wire, but not chicken wire because I think it might look pretty tacky, to keep them all in the area where I want them and not hanging or sticking out too far? I am really really not a gardener at all and we just moved into a house with roses, I do love them but haven't a clue what to do or how to do it. Also, do I need to buy more if I would like to do the same thing on the other side of the door or is there a way I can grow more from my exsisting supply? Ugh, I know to all the gardeners or gardening hobbyists I sound really stupid, but I seriously have never had any experience, I have always lived in an apartment. Thanks!

How do I go about "pruning" my rose bushes to make them more lush and full, and what to use to keep them in
Sounds like you do have a climber there. They need something to be entwined around as you are growing them

To cut off the dead flowers..go down the stem to the first triple leaf cluster. If you would like your plant to look really nice buy a trellis and have it grow around that. In a couple years time I think you will find you have a very beautiful cascade of flowers.



Roses like soil that is just a little on the acid side. Ortho has one of the best fertilizers for roses.



Some times to propagate roses you can lay one of the branches on the ground and cover it with soil...many times it will root out and make another plant...Doing it this way will take a while tho. If you go out and buy a new plant....I have found the best stock for me has been from Jackson %26amp; Perkins.



I have grown many roses in the past.....entered them in flower shows...and taken home a few blue ribbons.



Good luck with your plants....
Reply:i dunno but i think ur pretty
Reply:first find out what kind of rose it is



it sounds like a climbing rose and they are different than tea roses or shrub roses



check this place these people a bunch about how to tell which rose you have

take a pic of it close up...blossom......wood....thorns.....bud... blossom is spent....etc............. post it in the Q %26amp; A on this sight and they will tell you what it is

usually they will tell you how to care for it



good luck
Reply:Type in the search bar This Old House pruning roses roger cook. Click on Cached.

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Rescued Rose not producing Buds?

We're flipping a house and have been working on the garden. Last year we cleared out a multitude of overgrowth and mulberries grown absolutely wild by a previous owner who neglected the property for what seemed years. Lo and behold, there was a 8' rose stem which we lopped back to three feet and replanted in a better area.



This year it's lush and filled with green and continues to have great foliage - but no buds. I'm ready to give up and rip it out for the garbage but the curiosity is killing me as to what type of rose this is. Does anyone have any idea on how to get a rose to bud after growing wild for years?

Rescued Rose not producing Buds?
Try putting your banana peels around the bushes. I have great rose blooms using the peels. Leave them for another year and hopefully they will bud.
Reply:My sister used wheatgrass pulp as fertiliser for all her plants, from papaya trees to flowering household plants. The results are fantastic. So many fruits and flowers. Non flowering plants are growing wonderfully.

She extracted the juice from the wheatgrass for drinking and used the pulp as fertiliser for many years now. Try it and see the results.

The flwrs on my rose bush have dried up, will they re-bloom or can I feed them something to help them to?

I am new to gardening and looking for help.

The flwrs on my rose bush have dried up, will they re-bloom or can I feed them something to help them to?
Remove the dead flowers, called deadheading, and new ones will bloom. If you don't remove the dried up flowers the plant will focus on making seeds instead of flowering. Plus give them fertilizers made for roses. Good luck.
Reply:Depends on the variety. Some roses only have a bloom cycle in spring and another in fall , some only keep going during the summer.

Check the requirements of the plant you have.

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Where can I find a play called Khaki Blue written by actor Ben Piazza in 1969?

I would also be interested in any other plays by the same actor/playwright/author. Ben Piazza stared in The Hanging Tree with Gary Cooper and I Never Promised You a Rose Garden as the father. He sadly died in 1991, but his legacy lives on in his body of work, both on screen and in print.

I tried Dramatists Play Service in NYC, but they do not have the play, and I am not sure where else to look!

Where can I find a play called Khaki Blue written by actor Ben Piazza in 1969?
The website doollee.com does not list his play on their website, and they are about the most complete list of plays you can find on the internet. I'd suggest contacting the theater (Provincetown Playhouse at New York University) to see if they know where you can get a copy or might have them in the archives.
Reply:Here's a webpage that has a lot of links to other places to look for plays:

http://www.benteague.com/productions/scr...

Planting garden first time grass help removal or leave?

I am planting a garden first time ever do I leave the grass in the soil or do I rack it out did not know if it would be like a mulch or would hinder my plant growth with rising prices from fuel I am trying to plant my own garden bought a tiller and if I am to rackk it out what is the easiest method

Planting garden first time grass help removal or leave?
You should remove all traces of grass. Trust me on this. It is better to totally remove all weed %26amp; grass roots than to flip them over or leave for the sun to kill the roots.



Gardening need not be costly. With a bit of effort early on, you can have a beautiful garden.



Just a hint.....leave enough room between rows that are planted for your tiller to run through smoothly. The best weeding device besides a chicken tractor.
Reply:Just leave the grass then till it. I would mix in manure if you can find it. Dead fish work too. Or ad fertilizer. This all works. If you are planting roses add in used coffee grounds because the roses are acidic.
Reply:if you have a tiller use it easier and faster than put black fabric on top to cut down on weeds

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Do you like rose gardens? what is your favorite color of the rose? i like roses and mine is yellow and you?

i love roses! yellow and salmon pink are my favorite colors.

Do you like rose gardens? what is your favorite color of the rose? i like roses and mine is yellow and you?
i love rose gardens! my fav color is pink, all shades
Reply:The Orange Fire rose is beautiful. It's a fiery orange/yellow color.
Reply:yes %26amp; red
Reply:yes. pink. especially love the wild mini rose vines you see on the side of the road here in GA. LOVE THEM!
Reply:i like the white roses lol
Reply:My fav is white
Reply:My favorite rose is called "Double Delight" it has a creamy yellow center with fuchsia petals and it smells wonderful!
Reply:yellow and white :)
Reply:love rose gardens ... my favorite is the rio grandee it is a hybrid ... it is a yellow rose with a orange center and as the rose opens up more it turns this glorious peach color
Reply:I love roses and my favorite color rose is red
Reply:Yellow also
Reply:I love rose gardens, they are a beautiful sight. I love all the colours of roses, they are all beautiful in their own special way.
Reply:I love roses, especially miniature roses/tea roses in cream colors or off-white. So pretty.
Reply:ordinary red roses :-)
Reply:i enjoy a good rose garden as well.........and mine is yellow too ! really ! doesn't that mean "friendship" ?
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ya i like the one above its beautiful. i dont like red roses that much i would hate to get them as a present.

i like tulips waaay better.
Reply:red and pink

Poison Ivy in rose bed?

Hey! I'm an absolute newb at gardening



We have a rose bed which is completely infested with poison ivy vines (is this some kind of mystic statement on love maybe?)



They are driving us nuts. We have tried pulling, digging, cutting, and mulching them and nothing has worked. In fact, they seem to grow back faster and faster! :(



What should we do to eliminate them once and for all?

Poison Ivy in rose bed?
You can use a selective weed killer to kill the poison ivy and not the roses. Concentrate Triple Threat Weed Killer kills all broadleaf weeds including poison ivy and also has a 4 week residual effect meaning it will not grow back for up to a month.

It works systemically and kills the root of Poison Ivy

Apply only to the poison ivy and Broadleaf weeds by spraying or just painting on with a paint brush (wear gloves). You can get it here free delivery;

http://www.mrochem.com/Selective-Broadle...
Reply:when you cut them back, put crosbow (weed killer) on the end of the stem. This will draw back into the root system and kill it. There are also specific sprays for blackberry's and poison ivy. You could try these, but be careful of the roses.



I know caseron granules will not hurt roses. But, not sure if they affect poison ivy. If they do, (check label) you could work this into the soil of your rose garden.
Reply:There are products that you can paint the liquid killer onto the ivy leaves and it will circulate through the plant and kill it. Try to get rid of as much as possible before the seeds are formed. Birds love to eat them and unfortunately plant them when they poop.I thought all of ours would be gone to. I think it will be a neverending battle. Good luck.

What is your favorite plant or shrub in your garden?

Mine is the rose of sharon bush and the flower is peony

What is your favorite plant or shrub in your garden?
My Hibiscus,It gets new blooms everyday this time of year in Houston.
Reply:god bless the thoren bush. nobody wants to pick it
Reply:roses
Reply:I agree with Lonnie...how could I love one more, and one less? It's what I do every day, weed, plant, water, enjoy. Kinda like children, how could you possibly favour one over the other?!
Reply:The tiger lillies.
Reply:All my plants and flowers are my favorite. I weed and water them every day. It is what I do
Reply:my three rose bushes i have in my yard all planted to the remembrance of a loved on. my father in law died June the third 95 then my father died June 10th 95 and then my brother was killed June the 6 96

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What are your favorite flavors at Teavana?

I went to Teavana today.

I fell in love. Not even kidding.

What are your favorites?

there were some samples and i tried it and fell

in love. so i had to buy it. (actually me and my mom)

it was a blend between

-queen of babylon

and

-rooibos rose garden



it tastes like you are drinking rose petals.

yummy!

too bad it's so expensive

What are your favorite flavors at Teavana?
I like the rooibos rose garden. It only has 3% of caffine compared to coffee



=]] yummmmmmmmm

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Question about pruning rose bushes?

I have just bought a few rose bushes and was wondering how to prune them. They have some dead flowers on them and the stem were the dried up flowers are has turned brown (dead I guess) too. Do I just cut right under the brown part? I not real sure how and where to cut at.



Any help would be great! That for your time and information!

I really don't know alot about roses, but I think they are so pretty and I wanted to at their beauty to my gardens. So I would love any info on how to keep the beautiful and to continue to bloom.



Thank you!

Question about pruning rose bushes?
Don't do any real pruning this time of year; just snip off the dead stuff and plant the bushes. You do need to cut into the green portion slightly.



Since they are new, you probably won't need to prune them for the first year. Remove dead flowers when they fade while the plant is blooming; this will keep the plant from setting seed, and triggering the plant to quit blooming.



After they have bloomed next spring/summer, then you will want to prune them properly. Cut away any dead material; also remove any stems/branches that point "inward" into the body of the bush, rather than outward.



Be sure to use a systemic fungicide on your roses, as well as bone meal if your soil needs it. The best people to talk to are those at a local nursery; they will know about the needs of roses in your area of the country.



Enjoy!
Reply:i wouldn't cut it down till fall or next spring.Mine were drying up cause it has been a drought. I have 1 little rose coming back. Yes u cut out the brown branches if no green leaves r present. I cut the dead buds off. It's called deadheading. When u first plant them put a rotting banana peel in hole first. Some people put used coffee grounds around the plants. I use miracle grow that u mix with water put around roses. Buy a couple wood trellises to support them later on.
Reply:You'll notice the # of lealets varies . Find the first leaf , below the flower, that has 5 leaflets . Cut just above this . If you cut higher , the stem of the subsequent rose will tend to be weak .
Reply:Most every has good advice, but roses are tougher then they look. There are two reasons for pruning. There is general pruning and Autumn pruning.



General Pruning: You do this to remove any dead or dying canes or spent flowers.

It is true that you need to pick a set of five leaves, but not necessarily the first set. Pick a set of five that are pointing outward because that will be the direction of a new cane and flowers. If you choose one pointing inward then your canes can cross and will cause other problems. Cut the cane at an angle like this (/) about 1/4" above the five leaf set. It is okay to do this with each cane and especially if the cane is dying. It is also okay to do this throughout the growing season because it promotes new growth.



Autumn Pruning: Any time between the first freeze of Autumn and the last freeze of winter you can seriously prune your rose down to about 2 feet. This will create a fuller, lusher plant for the new season. Once again you will want to cut at an angle. However, instead of cutting above a five leaf set, this time you will want to cut right above a node which will resemble a small, reddish, slightly pointed bump on the cane. Like the five leaf set, make sure the node is pointing outward.



I hope this helps.
Reply:I will tell you how to prune the roses. First of all cut the blooms back to the first set of five leaves down the stem from the dead bloom. If there are crossed or dead limbs --trim them out. After you have trimmed the roses back to the first set of five leaves--- put some miracle grow -that is 1 -tablespoon to 1 -gallon water and soak the ground around the rose bush well. I use osmocote fertilizer around mine about every 6 Weeks while they are blooming.Do not wet the leaves of the roses as this will cause black rot which is unsightly and can ruin your rose bush. Please take good care of your rose bush and it will be good to you. It has to be petted and cared for to bloom well for you. Roses are the most beautiful flowers--and be sure to give them full sunshine if you want them to grow nicely.
Reply:Most of these answers are good ones. I can, however, tell you how to avoid much of the work of growing roses. Look into planting one of the varieties of "Earthkind" roses. Knock Out is the most popular but there are many varieties and colors. They require little care after planting if you do that right. They are resistant to the pests, both insects and fungus, that plague most roses and require little fertilizer if you do a good job of planting using compost and mulch.

How do I keep bunny rabbits and squirrels out of my flower garden? They are digging holes and eating flowers.?

I have gerber daisies, caladium's, petunia's, geraniums,rose bushes and begonias.

How do I keep bunny rabbits and squirrels out of my flower garden? They are digging holes and eating flowers.?
Put up a fence around them. You can also make little "cages" out of chicken wire and put your bulbs into them before you plant them. The flowers grow right through them, but the animals can't eat them.

There is some kind of animal repellent you can sprinkle around the garden, but you would have to keep sprinkling it after it rains. I think you can stuff like that at any well-stocked nursery. Then there are things like motion-activated sprinklers you could set up too. Or put up a fake owl around your garden somewhere and the rodents should be scared off by it, you would have to move it from time to time so they don't realize that it's fake. You can find stuff like this at stores or on amazon.com
Reply:Put blood meal (found at nursery or home improvement store), it's not as gross as it sounds, it is just powder. Put a good amout round the base of the plants, but do not mix it in. For some reason the animals don't like it. You might have to replace it every so often if you notice them coming back.
Reply:Plant marigold's aroung them--like a little tiny orange wall. Bunnies don't like them.

We just moved into a house that has 17 rose bushes of all different kinds. HELP!?

I know they need to be pruned occasionally, fed and treated for insects and plant diseases. I just don't know when, how to prune, what to feed them, etc and I am so afraid I will finish them off cuz some of them look rather sickly already. I got some advice at the garden center but they are too busy to really spend any time. I am also trying to find stuff out in books from the library, but I am hoping some of you out there can make what seems really complicated, easier to deal with. Thanks in advance for any help you can give me.

We just moved into a house that has 17 rose bushes of all different kinds. HELP!?
I prune my roses in the spring to remove any winter kill. I usually cut out the dead branches only and then once the rose is blooming if I want to shape it, I just cut a longer stem for the rose on that branch. I have had good luck with Miracle Gro Roses. Just follow the directions on the back of the box and add the scoops to water and pour over the plant. Watch for but damage. If the plant starts looking yellow or holes in the leaves, you have bugs and you will need to find out what kind. The local extension office can help you out there. They also have master gardeners who will help pass on their knowledge of growing plants.
Reply:The American Rose Society's website has a section on rose care: http://www.ars.org/About_Roses/rose_care...



If you go through the articles, perhaps you will find what you need.



Pests and diseases vary greatly around the country. Some have major problems, my area has relatively few problems (thankfully). So giving an answer that would suit everyone would be impossible.



Instead let's concentrate on water and feeding. Roses are not drought tolerant. For better blooms they need regular watering. If nature doesn't provide, you must. Daily watering, no. Two times a week very well would be better.



Feeding: any flower fertilizer would work fine. There are also fertilizers with systemic insecticide in it that also kills some of the insect problems. Once a year this is fine, but regular use tends to build up in the plants. As for fertilizing, start after the leaves emerge and then every six weeks until August 15th. You have to let the plants stop growing and start preparing for winter.



Speaking of which, in cold climates the roses must be protected. Hopefully those articles on the website will explain that.



Pruning is done around February March and first removes dead, then damaged or diseased. The goal is to create an open bowl so new canes can have room to grow without rubbing on one another. The stems should also be finger thick or at least pencil thick. Anything smaller is discouraged.



Actually many rose clubs have pruning demonstrations and classes. I urge you to attend one just to see how radically roses can be pruned without harming them.



Also when you remove blooms, cut the blooms off just above a 5 leaf cluster. This allows the bud contained in that cluster to form a new stem and flower. If you prune back to a 3 leaf cluster, it doens't have the bud. The plant would have to go back to the 5 leaf bud to start a new stem and the 3 leaf section would never produce another flower.



Reading and perhaps being shown some tricks of the trade will be all that's necessary to grow nice roses. Don't panic, these are tough plants.
Reply:I'm the oddball gardener on my block. Somewhat lucky with roses. I try to keep the dying flowers cut off along with the branch it is on. I know many people like to prune way back before winter but I don't. I leave them intact and that way I have more to work with if there is a problem. This may not work in your case as none of my neighbors can seem to cultivate the same plants that never die in my yard. I've also been able to cut a wayward branch off a rose bush and stick it in the dirt and end up flowering the next year. The roses are smaller but they are still roses
Reply:I found this site that seems to have good advice - try there:



http://www.rosebuddies.com/pruning.html
Reply:Roses are very hardy plants. You can cut them down to the stump and they will grow back the next year. You can buy rose food just about anywhere. Water, fertilize and water again. If they don't do well this year cut them all the way down and they will come back next year.

There are so many different types of roses. What should I buy?

I want a pest/fungus resistant and fragrant rose. I all ready have a Mr. Lincoln. Any more suggestions? I was sort of looking for a classic garden rose, or wild rose.

There are so many different types of roses. What should I buy?
Purchase the ones that are easiest for you to grow.Get used to higher priced roses slowly so you don't spend more then your budget allows.Best of luck to you.
Reply:do some research on Buck Roses



http://www.ag.iastate.edu/centers/cad/ro...
Reply:not an easy ask but to keep pests from roses use a 50/50 mix of milk and water to spray on your plants, works just as good as paying $10 per bottle of brand names.my favourite rose is one called blue moon, it was brought out in memory of lady di

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How in the WORLD can I get RID of those pathetic japanese beetles OUTTA my garden?!?!?

Yeah, those shiney green %26amp; black beetles that like to chew %26amp; mutilate rose bushes (like mine unfortunately)

I TRIED a homemade non toxic spray recommended on here. Went back out this morning and those thangs were still there.

any suggestions PLEASE? [on how to get rid of the beetles]

thank YOU!!!!

How in the WORLD can I get RID of those pathetic japanese beetles OUTTA my garden?!?!?
Because they are not indigenous to the US, they have no natural predators to control their population. The larvae/grubs grow under ground, so even if you manage to kill the adults, you have eggs and grubs that are waiting to emerge next year. The beetles will totally strip your tree of its leaves unless you kill them and the grubs.



For the Japaneses Beetles, you're going to have to go heavy-duty chemical. Bayer brand makes a good spray and there are other sprays as well. Just attach the bottle to your hose and spray the tree/shrub starting at the top (the beetles start to feed at the top and work their way down) and the beetles die instantly. Or, you can hire a professional pest control person to take care of the problem for you.
Reply:I'm a big fan of the natural, because I grow roses, and I didn't want chemicals wrecking the flowers. So I found this. I use a mix similar to this, and it works great!!



All-purpose Insect Spray



1 head of garlic

1 tbsp cayenne pepper or hot pepper sauce

1 quart water

1 tbsp liquid soap (biodegradable like Dr. Bronners’, Murphy’s or Ivory)

1 small onion



Chop garlic and onion, add cayenne and mix with water. Let steep 1 hour, strain and then add liquid soap and store in a covered jar in the refrigerator up to one week. Use as a spray as needed.



Oh, and if you're bitter about the beetles ruining your garden, trust me, it's great fun to spray this stuff on a group of them.
Reply:They are nasty, aren't they! I hope one of these sites help...



http://www.gardenandhearth.com/Gardening...

http://landscaping.about.com/b/a/189804....

http://www.japanese-beetles.com/

http://vegetablegardens.suite101.com/art...



GOOD LUCK!
Reply:PATHETIC!?..... %26gt;:(





Find the source and kill the mothership.
Reply:See if traps for them are available; that may help.
Reply:if u prey to god and be nice all the time it will go away don`t swear or anything bad or spray water at em they might still come back if u put water
Reply:have a weekend party for badminton games!! ten to fifteen people with badminton rackets, you can put a big dent in the jap. beetle population. we used to catch them as kids and tie strings to their legs and fly them around in circles. ( to much time on our hands) seriously; call an exterminator these critters are a plague or epidemic or something like that. they are restricting movement of wood, and all kinds of stuff to prevent the migration of these pests. also check with your state agriculture dept. they may be able to help you too.

What more can I do to ensure that my roses, flower perfectly this summer..?

I have fed them, watered them given them fertilizer,,,,removed all weeds,,,Hell it a full time job,,,and I have reched to 120 odd roses bushes,,,but I am worried,,,what else can I do for know,,,I have invested so much money in this rose garden....any suggestions will be greatly appreciated...

What more can I do to ensure that my roses, flower perfectly this summer..?
Last year I discovered a wonderful new plant food, Eleanor's VF11.? It is an organic foliar feed, which could be a lifesaver with 120 bushes.? Just spray them every 2 weeks with a hose-end sprayer and they will reward you with:1) unbelieveable growth %26amp; blooms2) increased disease resistance3) increased pest resistancemy roses were amazing last year, just cut them back.? No other foods or sprays but VF11.? Here's her website:http://www.vf-11plantfood.com/You can even call her and she answers the phone.? Good luck!!
Reply:best info would be to prune em down to the elbows and then pull all the foilage off to ensure new growth ! if you love a certain rose then trim off the top 6-8 inches and plant directly to a small sandy pot and place in a moist area of your garden , with the croppings you can plant even more,as you know roses aren't seeds but root and stem, let the existing bush dehydrate for at least a week ,this will stunt the growth of any algea in the soil you can then wash / spray them with a soapy solution to keep some of the critters off of em !
Reply:Mulch, Mulch, Mulch. Can't stress the importance too much. Do not allow the mulch to touch the rose bush. Lay it about 6" deep and cover the bed to within a 6-8" circle of each bush. (mulching also solves you weed problem, they can't grow through it.)

When they flower, dead head - encourages more blooms. Seasol is a great soil conditioner, use fortnightly and a soluble fertilizer during flowering period, every week.

I have found once monthly it helps to use a bucket of water with a little dishwashing liquid in, thrown over each bush helps keep problems away and it acts as a wetting agent for the soil too. (ie retains the water in the soil around the plant) Get a good rose book to teach you about all the pests and blights that attack roses so you are prepared in advance if they are savaged by aphids, powdery mildew etc.

Happy gardening.
Reply:Loose the earth around them slightly. then prune them back to allow new growth, cu

t out INWARD growing shoots. get some greenfly spray ready for the warmer weather.

I have never achieved anything worth while without hard work , keep at it and be rewarded later.

Take your time in the garden centre do not rush study them and ask questions. Look in the mirror now, then again in July and see the difference.

How do you get rid of Rose of Sharon and Sunflower seedlings?

I have a massive Rose of Sharon, and now I have hundreds of seedlings coming up. I don't mind the ones in the lawn, but they're in my rose garden and my flower beds. I've read to deadhead them, which I'll start doing this year, but I'm hoping for a quicker fix for the seedlings that are already growing. I weeded for an entire day and still have more coming up. I tried Roundup, but it didn't seem to do anything. Is there a different spray I could use to kill the seedlings but not the plant? Also, I have a bird feeder in the same bed, and the sunflower seedlings are killing me. Again, is there a spray that would prevent them from coming up?

How do you get rid of Rose of Sharon and Sunflower seedlings?
I pull them out of my azelas all the time. They hurt when pulling! I have tried for years to rid my garden of them and the four o'clocks too.
Reply:For the sunflower issue..get the kind that has the shell removed. They wont grow if they fall.



As far as the rose of sharon..dig them up..if they are young seedlings, they wont have deep roots.
Reply:There is no way to kill them. I suspect you have so many because the birds at the feeder a probably picking at the dry seed pods as well and sprinkling the seeds everywhere. Perhaps moving the feeder might help. Deadheading would also help so it should be better next year. For this year you will have to pull them up. Make the best of the situation by selling them on eBay for a small profit!