La Vie en Roses

The Divine Intelligence of Roses: Part One "The Divine Intelligence of Nature"

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. Chapters 00:00 The Importance of Observation in Gardening 08:04 The Birth of Praying Mantis Babies 10:14 Observing Nature's Balance 12:21 Understanding Insect Roles in Gardening 14:48 The Cycle of Pests and Predators 16:48 The Importance of Patience in Organic Gardening 23:10 Embracing Organic Practices 26:53 Setting Realistic Expectations for Organic Gardening 32:45 The Life Force of Roses 34:36 The Dangers of Chemical Sprays 37:11 The Spiritual Connection with Roses 38:52 Roses as Companions 45:32 The Importance of Soil and Fertilization ENTER THE GIVEAWAY! Like and follow La Vie En Roses (@livelavieenroses) and Angel Gardens (@rosewhisperer) on Facebook or Instagram. Share this episode and tag La Vie En Roses/Angel Gardens.

Why You Should Join the American Rose Society

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.

To Pot or Not To Pot? All Things Container Planting

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

Rose Sisters

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

Souvenir de la Malmaison

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.