South-Central Michigan resident.
Longtime grower and appreciator of roses, growing since 2000.
No formal education in horticulture or otherwise as I found formal “education”, its people, and scheduling to be unbearable and tainted with Marxist-type “luxury” beliefs. I’m not opposed to acquiring credentials and love learning, but will never embrace the lunacy of institutions.
Older reference pieces of true science are appreciated and read readily.