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Monarchs At Last!
Caterpillar to Monarch! Remember this big guy from the last blog? We just got back from vacation and 2 amazing Monarchs are flitting around my gardens. Should be one of the caterpillars which is so incredibly beautiful and exciting!The Gardens Have Grown! Lots of...
Monarch Caterpillars Are Here!
The Purpose of This Blog Yes, the Monarch Caterpillars are here! So exciting! Hard to spot them as the milkweed is pretty thick and they hide under the leaves. Found 11 so far. They are the inspiration for this blog and growing roses chemical free. The...
The New Gardens!
The Gardens are Planted! The dream of pollinator friendly rose and monarch gardens has become a reality. The view from my porch has changed dramatically. Bill & I have built the new retaining wall, hauled potting soil, removed potting soil, replaced with Gem...
Plant a Rose
Just 15 More Days! Yes, there’s 15 more days to Plant a Rose and Honor A Loved One! If you haven’t heard… It's all about returning Broken Arrow to it's history as the City of Roses when almost every home had a rose garden. Embrace our history...Plant a rose! Take a...
2021 Rose Festival – Special Hotel Rates
Here is a list of local hotels providing special festival rates. Be sure to call and book your reservation soon as they are going fast! Be sure to mention the word 'ROSES' when you book your room to get the festival rate and a free goody bag courtesy of local...
2021 Rose Festival Art Contest
Here’s winner of People’s Choice