Every Thursday we like to post a picture of something we've found online that inspires us to do something similar at the farm. Sort of our own blog bulletin board so that we can eventually look back and someday, hopefully anyway, recreate it...enjoy!
I've always liked climbing roses. My Grandmother used to have them in Oklahoma and she had something like this, though not NEARLY this big and nice. But it was pretty and unique and made an impression on me. When I saw this picture, it was something that reminded me of what she had.
Sure wish I had pictures of hers. I remember it was built in the remains of an old shed, sort of just a frame building without any siding or roof and she always seemed to have these red and pink roses all over it. Not sure what climbing rose variety works in our climate and soil but this is a project I'd like to try someday when I have the time.
Be inspired!
What a beautiful setting.
ReplyDeleteFor climbing roses; get something that is thornless or nearly thornless and something that will bloom off and on all year.
Good climbers just to name a couple but there are many others to choose from.
Zephirine Drouhin
America Live Climbing Rose
I have always had good luck ordering roses from Tyler,Tx. http://parksandrec.cityoftyler.org/ConventionTourismFacilities/RoseGardenCenter.aspx
The employees are very friendly and very helpful in answering any questions you may have and their roses are packed and shipped and arrive in very good condition.
For a large rose support like one shown, you would need probably at least 4 - 6 climbers planted on each side. There again, all depends on size of rose support you put up
DeleteOh awesome (I can always count on your for some good links). We will definitely check that out. Thanks.
DeleteSooooo pretty!
ReplyDeleteHi there! Isn't it though? Sigh I think I'd just go out there under that and take a nap, ha.
Deletethis is beautiful. i have climbing roses everywhere. i love them.
ReplyDeleteThey are such a pretty way to have roses but of course you need a great spot to showcase their climbing.
DeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAren't they? Wouldn't you love to have something like that?
DeleteThat looks absolutely stunning and will certainly have lovely memories for you,the structure doesn't look too difficult.
ReplyDeleteIt seems that suitable roses are easy to find in your state, just remember Roses are 'hungry' and need to be fertilized a few times a year to keep them thriving for good coverage.
What a wonderful space to enjoy in your yard.
Thank you! Yes, it doesn't look like it would be too hard to accomplish. I will remember the great rose advice, thank you. Stay tuned, we'll be out there full time eventually and we'll see what we can accomplish.
DeleteSo pretty! I don't know where your farm is (I figure it's probably somewhere out west of the city) but a nice drive from anywhere is to Independence TX.
ReplyDeleteThis is near where my fantasy farm has always been located out on the old La Bahia Road (FM 390) Someday I hope to do what yall are doing at Seda Bolsa farm there. Sigh.
Anyway, the Antique Rose Emporium there is always a joy to visit even if you've already been & they can give great advice on a climber for your area. They have two categories of climbers that they offer selections from: vigorous and, ahem, "mannerly". You and Second Man can arm wrestle to see who gets which. ;-)
I'd like to try a Peggy Martin from them on farm fencing at that someday-hopefully-soon-farm of mine. Here's a pic of it at the Burton country home of the noted plantsman Bill Welch of TAMU who has done much to popularize this selection, near the end of La Bahia Rd. There's a nice story behind this rose & it's legendarily bulletproof.
https://blog.chron.com/lazygardener/2010/07/must-have-a-peggy-martin-rose/
And there several pics of the Peggy Martin in the slideshow here, along with some others that thrive around these parts, although I regret to say I’m unable to vouch for just how “mannerly” they are.
https://www.chron.com/life/gardening/article/Seven-tips-for-growing-climbing-roses-6826366.php#photo-10846248
You would be correct! I've heard of Antique Rose Emporium (Texas Rose has been a big fan) and we'll have to go. And wow, I just checked out the link for the Peggy Martin. What a beauty. I hope you get your farm someday. We're not in the super beautiful country (like where it changes out toward Chappell Hill), we have lots of mesquite and such but we hope by planting some diversity out there, things will take over. At some point we need to clear more of the acreage so we can do even more (we even have a pond site to have restored at some point). Thanks for the links and the advice. MUCH appreciated!
DeleteThis would be perfect for your Farm. You have plenty of room and it would be a beautiful “destination” area.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Leilani - the Antique Rose Emporium is the place to go for hardy roses for Texas. They have many gardens showing creative ways to use roses. Also some gorgeous arbors covered in roses. And a gazebo surrounded by roses.
I have about 60 roses from them. All hardy, beautiful, and fragrant.
Can you imagine some dining table out there? Or just a place to sit in the quiet and beauty and read? You've been telling us to go, we promise to do that next year (I'm assuming that's the best time when in bloom). SIXTY roses? Wow, I bet they are beautiful.
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