La Vie en Roses

Join hosts Laura Zaragoza and Stephanie Scutti along with special guest Pamela Greenewald as they explore the world of organic and holistic rose gardening. Part One of this three part series discusses the importance of observing nature, the role of beneficial insects, the philosophy behind organic gardening and the life force of roses.Chapters00:00 The Importance of Observation in Gardening08:04 The Birth of Praying Mantis Babies10:14 Observing Nature's Balance12:21 Understanding Insect Roles in Gardening14:48 The Cycle of Pests and Predators16:48 The Importance of Patience in Organic Gardening23:10 Embracing Organic Practices26:53 Setting Realistic Expectations for Organic Gardening32:45 The Life Force of Roses34:36 The Dangers of Chemical Sprays37:11 The Spiritual Connection with Roses38:52 Roses as Companions45:32 The Importance of Soil and Fertilization

We are so excited for the American Rose Society Deep South District Mid-Winter meeting this weekend! It's going to be an incredible event and we hope to see you there. Laura provides event teasers and explains why you should join the American Rose Society.

Steph weighs the pros/cons of container planting versus planting in ground and shares tips for maximizing success with your potted roses.

From who our favorite rose is to our least favorite garden chore, the rose sisters talk all things roses! 

Review of the classic bourbon rose, Souvenir de la Malmaison. To grow this rose is to take a walk through its beautiful history, a timeless garden rose we absolutely adore.

What does it mean to garden organically? Laura breaks down the La Vie en Roses method and why she decided to end a years long cycle of spraying. Plus, answering listener question- are roses always in bloom?

5 minute review of David Austin's new 2024 rose release Bring Me Sunshine. Spoiler alert- we are in love!