by Cindy Worch, Nashville Rose Society member and Consulting Rosarian
Sustainable gardening also works in harmony with nature so not to deplete resources faster than they can be replaced. Such as water and soil.
Only organic pesticides are used in my garden. I like to attract beneficial insects such as ladybugs. I feed the birds which will eat insects as well. A firm spray of water works wonders on aphids and spider mites. Companion plants work as well to deter bad insects.
Click here to see Cindy’s full presentation that she made to the Nashville Rose Society on April 2, 2023.
If you are planting new roses this spring, whether to expand your garden or replace your least favorite rose bushes, the 2020 Tanarky District Roses in Review Report is an excellent source of information for roses that grow well in our district (Tennessee / Arkansas / Kentucky).
A variety of types of roses are planted in the Cheekwood Rose Study Garden. Because it is a hands-on teaching garden, roses are removed and new varieties added back to teach how to plant a rose. The list of roses in the garden change – click 