So you want to grow roses but they are too fussy and need all those chemical sprays?

I am on a mission to debunk that, with the help and guidance of those who have gone before me!

Confession: I am still a newbie, but I already have learned (and studied) so much. But I have been seeing so much success in my rose garden – And I am going to pass my cliffs notes to you. Because roses are dreamy and romantic… and definitely not as hard as I thought!

Today is part one of my cliffs notes: How to grow easy, gorgeous, organic roses:

1. Select modern roses that are disease resistant. 
My faves are David Austin English Roses, but I also have an Eden Climber and plan on trying Cinderella. Most modern roses are bred to survive in a chemical-free garden.

2. Compost like crazy!
Well balanced soil environment prevents disease (Same for your body btw!). Compost heavily in early spring (with organic compost) and cover the surrounding area with 2 to 3 inches of good quality mulch. YES! Three!!

3. Have natural solutions:
Keep sprays on hand for pest and disease problems (that may crop up) that are easy and low maintenance. I have amazing sprays made from my fave essential oils that work!! And my roses love them. I usually only spray once a week, or after rainfall. Or as needed when I spot too many pests.

Below is my secret recipe to my beloved organic rose treatment spray. You can easily snag all of the goodies for making this rose treatment HERE (select the suggested products).

Darlene’s Organic Rose Treatment

(Spray in Early Evening)

In a spray bottle, add:

• 12 oz. water
• 2 Tablespoons Thieves Dish Soap
• 20 drops each: Clove EO, Peppermint EO, Thyme EO and Rosemary EO

More organic rose tips (part two) coming at ya later this week!!!