Master Rosarians (recognized rose experts) and other members of the West Jersey Rose Society have written articles about growing beautiful roses.  We include links to some of these informative reports for your reading and gardening pleasure.

Check back for more articles in the future. 

Please contact the West Jersey Rose Society for permission to reprint these articles.

 

Rose Books for Winter Reading, by Gus Banks

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The Year the Peacocks Visited My Rose Garden, by Tom Mayhew

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Photographing Roses, by Tom Mawhew

 

Attracting Hummingbirds to Your Garden, Tom Mayhew

 

The Basics for Growing Good Roses, Bill Kozemchak

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Planting Roses, Bill Kozemchak

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Pruning Basics, Bill Kozemchak

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Water, Water, Water, Bill Kozemchak

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Take Me To The Show, Bill Kozemchak

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Propagating Roses from Cuttings, Pam Coath

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Winter Protection for Roses, Gus Banks

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Getting Ready for Spring, Bill Kozemchak

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April in the Rose Garden, Tom Mayhew

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Tom's Mix - Tom Mayhew's Fungicide Mix for Roses

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Repairing a Damaged Soaker Hose - Tom Mayhew

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An Almost Invisible Deer Fence, Easily Removable & Reusable- Tom Mayhew

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An Inexpensive Hidden Rose Support - Tom Mayhew

 
 

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WJRS Member Recommended Book List:

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Listed below is a Book List recommended by West Jersey Rose Society members. They are all available from Amazon as well as other book sellers.  If you find an error in the links or find that the book is out of print, contact us and let us know.

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“Complete Guide to Roses” Ortho
https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-RosesOrtho/dp/0897215052/

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“Better Homes & Gardens Rose Gardening” Better Homes & Gardens
https://www.amazon.com/Better-Homes-Gardens-RoseGardening/dp/0470878452/

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“All About Roses (Ortho's All About Gardening)” Ortho (Feb 13, 2007)
https://www.amazon.com/All-About-Roses-OrthosGardening/dp/0696232170/

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“Complete Guide to Roses (Miracle Gro)” Miracle-Gro (Feb 5, 2008)
https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-Roses-MiracleGro/dp/B002QGT04I/

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“Roses for Dummies” Lance Walheim & Editors of the National Gardening Association
https://www.amazon.com/Roses-Dummies-LanceWalheim/dp/0764552023/

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“A Year of Roses” Stephen Scanniello (May 2, 2006)
https://www.amazon.com/Year-Roses-StephenScanniello/dp/B001SAREOG/

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“The Encyclopedia of Roses: An Organic Guide to Growing and Enjoying America's Favorite Flower” Judith C. McKeon
https://www.amazon.com/Encyclopedia-Roses-Enjoying-Americas-Favorite/dp/087596656X/

 

“Otherwise Normal People: Inside the Thorny World of Competitive Rose Gardening” Aurelia C. Scott
https://www.amazon.com/Otherwise-Normal-People-Competitive-Gardening/dp/1565124642/

 

“In Search of Lost Roses” Thomas Christopher
https://www.amazon.com/Search-Lost-Roses-Thomas-Christopher/dp/0226105962/

 

“A Rose by Any Name: The Little-Known Lore and Deep-Rooted History of Rose Names” Douglas Brenner, Stephen Scanniello
https://www.amazon.com/Rose-Any-Name-Little-Known-Deep-Rooted/dp/1565125185/

 

“Growing Beautiful Roses, Your Guide to Creating An Easy Care Garden” Barbara Wilde,
 https://www.amazon.com/Growing-Beautiful-Roses-Easy-Care-Fragrance/dp/1579548105/

 

“Roses Without Chemicals” by Peter E. Kukielski,
https://www.amazon.com/Roses-Without-Chemicals-Disease-Free-Varieties/dp/1604693541/

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“The English Roses- Classic Favorites and New Selections” David Austin
https://www.amazon.com/English-Roses-David-Austin/dp/1840917512/

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“The Essential Flower Arranger” Pamela Westland,
https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Flower-Arranger-Pamela-Westland/dp/1860350917/

 

“The Flower Arranging Expert” Dr. D. G. Hessayon,
https://www.amazon.com/Flower-Arranging-Expert-D-G-Hessayon/dp/090350541X/

 

“The Rose Doctor” Gary A. Ritchie, PhD,
https://www.amazon.com/Rose-Doctor-Diagnosing-Problems-Garden/dp/1796853631/

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