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“A Rose by any other name would smell as sweet” (Romeo & Juliette) - William Shakespeare …. If I didn't know better, I’d say that you (secretly) love a rose. Blame it on that intoxicating scent, or those tender petals...
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Pruning encourages growth Don’t be afraid. It is almost impossible to kill a rose by over-pruning. Roses are in the same family as blackberries. If you’ve ever had to remove a thicket of them, you can imagine how durable an...
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If the scent of rose is in the air, then it must be the season of Aphrodite. She was otherwise known as Venus to the Romans, but we have a preference for the greek boys. She was the ancient goddess...
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