Jim Marshall and Sarah Cook ran a very enjoyable and informative study day on Roses today (27th November 2013). After a short introduction from Sarah,  Jim talked about ‘Growing Healthy Roses’ covering; soils, mulching, nutrition, stimulants, pruning, pests, diseases and rose replant. Get these right and get the best from your roses! Sarah followed with an in-depth descussion on ‘Pruning Roses’  including; the aim and general principles of pruning roses, timing and the different methods of pruning for the different … Continue reading →