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Japanese Beetles are Here

Posted on July 7, 2017 by maplerosedoc

Japanese Beetles arrived in my garden July 1st. right in historical schedule. For a quick kill I spray with spinosad or carbaryl (sevin).  For a somewhat residual effect I apply deltamethrin or bifenthrin. To kill the soon to be hatching … Continue reading →

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Japanese Beetles

Posted on July 1, 2016 by maplerosedoc

Interesting Article on Japanese Beetles from University of Minnesota Extension Service http://blog-yard-garden-news.extension.umn.edu/2010/04/japanese-beetles-in-minnesota-education.html

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Japanese Beetles

Posted on June 30, 2016 by maplerosedoc

Found first Japanese Beetle today. Right on time in comparison to past five years. Will monitor to determine if JB’s become an issue. If so will treat with bifenthrin and deltamethrin.

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2016 Minnesota Rose Society Rose Show

Posted on June 9, 2016 by maplerosedoc

The Minnesota Rose Society will present its’ annual Rose Show on Saturday June 18th at Joseph’s Grill on Wabasha St in St. Paul, MN MRS 2016 Rose Show Schedule

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2016 Retail Rose Lists – Twin Cities Local Nurseries

Posted on May 3, 2016 by maplerosedoc

2016 Abrahamson Nursery 2016 Rose List Dundee Nursery 2016 Rose List 2016 Rose Order Minnesota Gardens Sam Kedem Nursery and Garden 2016 Rose List Tonkadale Nursery

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St Paul Home and Patio Show

Posted on February 20, 2016 by maplerosedoc

I will be in the Minnesota Rose Society Booth at the St. Paul Home and Patio Show, Sunday Feb. 21 from 10AM – 2PM.  Home and Patio Show is at St Paul River Centre.  Stop by and say hello or … Continue reading →

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American Rose Society Roses in Review (RIR)

Posted on September 11, 2015 by maplerosedoc

Time to contribute to The American Rose Society Roses in Review (RIR). For details how you can contribute see the PDF’s below. 2015RIR 2015 Article to societies RIR

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Final Nitrogen Fertilizer

Posted on August 2, 2015 by maplerosedoc

Between now and August 15th is the time to apply your final nitrogen containing fertilizer to your roses.  Application before the 15th gives the fertilizer time to work without encouraging new growth that will not have time to harden off … Continue reading →

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Got Blackspot?

Posted on July 18, 2015 by maplerosedoc

Got blackspot?  Try spraying with a combination of Maneb (Manzate or Mancozeb also work) with tebuconazole (Bayer Advanced Disease Control for Roses, Flowers & Shrubs Concentrate).  Not Bayer 3 in 1.  Spray at 7 to 10 day intervals to avoid … Continue reading →

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Lake Superior Rose Society Rose Show and Rose Fest Flier and Show Schedule

Posted on June 27, 2015 by maplerosedoc

2015 RoseShow Book PortTown Roses 2015 LSRS Rose Fest & Show Flier

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