Sunday, August 13, 2017; Roses

When we went out to visit T on her birthday, I wanted to take some of her roses. Sarah suggested we plant the roses in a growth medium...a potato. We did. When Mary was out there later in July, she sent a picture and it was obvious that the roses had not survived...or they were mowed over. In preparation of trying again, a few days ago I picked up three potatoes and today, followed the instructions I found on-line (http://homeguides.sfgate.com/propagate-roses-using-potatoes-23904.html). If successful, and depending on the weather, may take them back out when I visit T in November. However, that is getting pretty late in the season. Guidelines are to plant six weeks before the first frost which, in the KC area, would mean to plant in early September. I will probably wait and take them out in the Spring. I'll take some cages so maybe they will not be mowed down.