tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post4848256992038340191..comments2024-03-16T22:08:36.509-05:00Comments on Rock-Oak-Deer: Touring The Antique Rose Emporium in Brenham: Part OneShirley Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-44034595196066665272015-08-01T14:02:04.685-05:002015-08-01T14:02:04.685-05:00ARE is a wonderful destination nursery. I'm st...ARE is a wonderful destination nursery. I'm still sad that the one in San Antonio closed. Pam/Digginghttp://www.penick.net/diggingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-43613679774033820902015-07-22T19:21:51.334-05:002015-07-22T19:21:51.334-05:00I loved ordering from their catalog and have some ...I loved ordering from their catalog and have some lovely roses from them....what a fun spot with so much to see.Donna@Gardens Eye Viewhttp://gardenseyeview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-62169507585840608302015-07-16T15:18:12.825-05:002015-07-16T15:18:12.825-05:00Fun fun! I was bummed when the SA location closed....Fun fun! I was bummed when the SA location closed. Nice to see the original location.Kathleen Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10868566314392048880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-22492490616377634272015-07-15T13:51:43.473-05:002015-07-15T13:51:43.473-05:00Having lived in your area for quite a while I can ...Having lived in your area for quite a while I can say that Brenham is more humid by far. They focus on "found" roses from around the area that have stood up to humidity for decades. Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-50312917511832576712015-07-15T13:48:44.770-05:002015-07-15T13:48:44.770-05:00The OGR's are still customer favorites though ...The OGR's are still customer favorites though they even carry Knock-outs now. I see quite a few interesting demonstration gardens featured on blogs from the Seattle-Tacoma area but I don't know how close you are to those.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-35769413369696237702015-07-15T13:46:18.577-05:002015-07-15T13:46:18.577-05:00It was a fun visit.It was a fun visit.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-83728339612291788532015-07-15T13:45:49.303-05:002015-07-15T13:45:49.303-05:00The historical buildings are special and it was si...The historical buildings are special and it was similar though not quite the same.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-72209456855117831042015-07-15T13:44:31.626-05:002015-07-15T13:44:31.626-05:00The zone 8B was a surprise since the location is s...The zone 8B was a surprise since the location is so close to Houston. They do have a good selection of plants and it was my favorite for native and adapted plants when they were in San Antonio. Several other nurseries are taking up the challenge now that ARE has closed.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-28194746513076524312015-07-15T13:42:02.670-05:002015-07-15T13:42:02.670-05:00Your garden is so beautiful and home to such elega...Your garden is so beautiful and home to such elegant garden art that I can't imagine this rustic look there.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-6213003262514058582015-07-15T13:40:28.506-05:002015-07-15T13:40:28.506-05:00Yes, this is their original location and headquart...Yes, this is their original location and headquarters of the mail-order business so it should remain open.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-91957688003158623882015-07-14T16:55:08.603-05:002015-07-14T16:55:08.603-05:00I've heard they had great roses. I had to pull...I've heard they had great roses. I had to pull out another rose because of the blackspot. They're just so hard to grow in our humidity. Looks like a fun day. :o)Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-43470688989303660282015-07-13T13:45:38.502-05:002015-07-13T13:45:38.502-05:00I want to make some rustic arbors... someday. The...I want to make some rustic arbors... someday. The purple fence is cute, it would go great with the orange table and chairs. What a fun place to visit. I don't think there is such a garden around here. I used to look at their roses back when I was collecting OGR's.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773149110503024929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-68725231411841968612015-07-12T08:24:19.014-05:002015-07-12T08:24:19.014-05:00Wow, so many great ideas to borrow, even if they h...Wow, so many great ideas to borrow, even if they had to be scaled down a bit – I can think of a good few things I could create in my garden like they have. Interesting place!HELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-481568141116526832015-07-10T19:48:52.226-05:002015-07-10T19:48:52.226-05:00I remember your last post about the San Antonio si...I remember your last post about the San Antonio site. I'm glad you have the opportunity to visit a nursery that offers similar goods and inspiration, even if it's not conveniently located. I always appreciate demonstration gardens, such as those offered here, and the historical context just makes those better still. <br /><br />P.S. The pot people creep me out a bit too.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-3530663602097693482015-07-10T18:24:16.849-05:002015-07-10T18:24:16.849-05:00The early TX buildings is a really good touch, tha...The early TX buildings is a really good touch, that was excelled at in the San Antonio location I visited in 2004. Sounds like a good model for a nursery...I could probably find more native and adapted plants for sale there that will work here, than most every nursery here! The variation in Texas climate zones is more than I ever realized...let alone all 900 miles of it.David C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16897398037657414471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-1385854729040420732015-07-10T12:00:26.346-05:002015-07-10T12:00:26.346-05:00Interesting garden art - a little too much for my ...Interesting garden art - a little too much for my taste - but everyone is free to do as they think best. I especially like the four off white pots on the porch of the old ranch home - that is simple and elegant. JCGardens at Waters Easthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04007610849161868747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-33348992354557898682015-07-10T10:16:33.246-05:002015-07-10T10:16:33.246-05:00What a magical place! The terra cotta arches are ...What a magical place! The terra cotta arches are amazing and the restored buildings would be fun to explore! I remember your coverage of the San Antonio location closing but this one is remaining open, right? It would be even more of a loss if both of them closed! Glad you enjoyed your visit and am looking forward to seeing more!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-68800186915208794272015-07-10T08:45:39.253-05:002015-07-10T08:45:39.253-05:00I'm also working on elevating plants within ex...I'm also working on elevating plants within existing beds to add interest. Always best to try with something we already have first too.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-83216737864546235892015-07-10T08:44:03.013-05:002015-07-10T08:44:03.013-05:00I like those arrows with the cute references. It ...I like those arrows with the cute references. It would be fun to do with our own special destinations.Shirleyhttp://rockoakdeer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-8229205321884086172015-07-10T07:14:44.174-05:002015-07-10T07:14:44.174-05:00Those terra cotta arches are quite spectacular, ar...Those terra cotta arches are quite spectacular, aren't they! I never quite get enough. And I'm with you, that terra cotta stacked fountain of succulents is gorgeous. It would make a great focal point in a bed. I'm keeping an eye out for currently unused pots around here to see what might be pressed into some similar duty as I've already used pots to elevate several planters in beds that were getting lost without some height. A stacked grouping could tie it all together.<br /><br />Thanks for the tour - can't wait to see more! TexasDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11214888876514137890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-16974828773475409422015-07-09T21:10:34.695-05:002015-07-09T21:10:34.695-05:00Fun place! The directional arrows and purple picke...Fun place! The directional arrows and purple picket fence really caught my eye.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.com