Tag Archives: Antique Rose Emporium

A Visit With Greg Grant

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Jay White

This past weekend Sally and I went to deep East Texas to spend a day with the noted horticulturist, historian, speaker and all around good guy, Greg Grant.  Greg and I share several friends and we both write for Texas … Continue reading →

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Crimson Glory Antique Rose

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Jay White

When we bought our house it was almost devoid of ornamental plantings.  The previous owner must not have been much of a gardener.  However, he did leave behind a truly remarkable and beautiful rose called Climbing Crimson Glory. A couple … Continue reading →

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Garden Art

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Jay White

In my opinion, no garden is complete without garden art.  While it is true that a well designed garden needs no artificial elements to be beautiful, the addition of art allows the garden to become truly represenative of the gardener. … Continue reading →

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Hyacinth Bean (Lablab purpureus)

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Jay White

This past spring I was at a garage sale at the home of a truly extraordinary horticulturist named Lorraine.  She and her daughter hold this sale every spring.  In addition to clothes and knick knacks, Lorraine sells plants.  You never … Continue reading →

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Heirloom Gardening in the South – Yesterday’s Plants for Today’s Gardens

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Jay White

Bill Welch and Greg Grant are the premier “Masters of Horticulture” in the country.  Both of them have ample credentials to back up my claim.  However, what really sets them apart is their deep knowledge and sincere love of the … Continue reading →

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Propagating Antique Roses

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Jay White

Two years ago, I was training for the MS 150 outside of Cat Springs, Texas.  As I turned a corner and started down a long straight path, I saw something very unusual up ahead of me; a cedar tree covered in … Continue reading →

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A Monday Holiday

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Jay White

We have been so busy with the holidays and the remodel that our beds have suffered.  All of them need weeding and trimming.  This past Monday was so lovely that my wife and I decided to do some of that … Continue reading →

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