Thanks for those of you that create and add to the threads on this forum. I just thought I would let you know how you have helped me out(knowingly or not).
HMF has been a great resource that I would have probably ignored until I joined the RHA. From that information I have asked questions and read about everything here. Lots of great information has been passed on. The RHA booklets are packed with information.
I have looked at roses with a new and very critical eye in the past few months. Growth habit, leaf color, shape and texture and now that spring is here, a few blooms.
A few examples are the differences in the total habit of plants like Crested Moss, Mr. Lincoln, Cal Poly, Iceberg, Medallion and more. I know that for those of you that have been hybridizing for years, those differences are glaring, but for a novice, maybe not so much.
I have gathered a little pollen from the few blooms that I have so far and spread a little around this morning. My wife still thinks I’m nuts, but for me it was like starting on a new adventure.
Again thanks for sharing your experiences, information and input.
Jeff