Aoi Fuga

Passport of Roses™ StoryBook Collection Aoi Fuga™ “Honor, like a rose, is not inherited — it is cultivated with patience, beauty, and trust.” In 1300s Japan, a young girl named Aoi Fuga dreams b...

The Truth About Growing Roses: What No One Tells You, and Why They Are Far Easier Than You Think

For as long as I can remember, roses have carried a reputation that feels heavier than it should be, as though they belong only to the most experienced gardeners, or require a level of precision th...

What a Rose Garden Should Feel Like (Not Just Look Like)

There’s a quiet magic roses bring to a garden — one that goes far beyond color, height, or how many petals a bloom has. Roses are memory keepers, mood lifters, sunlight catchers, and heart whispere...

How to Design a Themed Rose Garden: A More Meaningful Way to Plant Roses

A more meaningful way to plant roses—by feeling, not just color When I design a rose garden, I never start with a spreadsheet or a color chart. I start with a question: How do I want this garden to...

If I Could Only Plant Five Roses for the Rest of My Life

If I had to narrow a lifetime of roses down to just five, this is the list I would carry with me. Not the rarest.Not the trendiest.But the roses that earn their place—season after season—through pe...

Designing with Roses - The Edwardian Mixed Border

The Edwardian Mixed Border Using Roses as Atmosphere, Not Ornament There is a moment in the garden when the day exhales. Light softens, edges blur, and what once looked like a collection of plants ...

Passport of Roses™: A Founder’s Journey into Our First Exclusives

From the very beginning of Grace Rose Farm, I have believed that roses are more than plants. They are storytellers. They carry history, emotion, memory, and beauty in a way that very few things in ...

Delphine-Grace™

“Every rose has a story. This one taught her how to hear her own heart.” From the elegant Garden District of New Orleans to the music-filled streets of Bourbon Street, Delphine-Grace™ discovers tha...

Wilhelmina-Grace™

“Every rose has a story. This one changed hers.” From the terraces of Sanssouci to a village flower market, Wilhelmina-Grace™ finds purpose in cultivating beauty—and sharing it.

Héloïse-Grace™

“She followed fragrance, and found her future.” In the weaving town of Aubusson, a young artist discovers a rose so unforgettable it changes her future—and her family’s tapestry legacy forever.

Adélaïde-Grace™

“Some hearts travel the world by carriage. Others do it by rose, by letter, and by love.” From a small provincial cottage in France to a hidden network of gardens and friendships across Europe, Adé...

The Roses I’ll Always Plant: Fragrance, Feeling, and the Blooms That Shaped My Garden

A love letter to the roses that shaped my gardens, my business, and my heart. There are roses you admire… and then there are roses you fall in love with. The roses below are not just bestsellers or...

Tree Roses: The Ultimate Statement in Garden Design

Most gardens rely on shrubs and perennials for structure. Tree roses do something rarer: they provide living architecture that evolves through the seasons. Their clear stem and rounded canopy creat...

How to Protect Your Spring Rose Flush: Simple Rose Care Tips to Prevent Disease and Grow Beautiful Blooms

You plant new roses and wait all winter during dormancy for that beautiful spring rose flush. In late winter, though late winter really depends on where you live, your roses begin waking from dorma...

Why You Should Remove the First Rose Buds in Spring

Why You Should Remove the First Rose Buds in Spring Disbudding Roses for Bigger Plants, Longer Stems, and a More Spectacular Spring Flush Written By Gracielinda Poulson Every spring at Grace Rose ...

The Wonderfully Complex & Beautiful World of Viburnum

Garden Journal • Shrub Spotlight The Wonderfully Complex & Beautiful World of Viburnum Fragrance, berries, fall color, and that quietly “finished” look every rose garden deserves. There are...

Understanding & Preventing Black Spot in Roses

Rose Care • Plant Health Black Spot on Roses: The Biology, the Fix, and How to Keep It Gone If you’ve grown roses for more than five minutes, you’ve probably met black spot. Let’s talk about wha...

Sweating Bare Root Roses and How to Know if There's Still Hope For Your Dormant Bare Root Rose

Grace Rose Farm • Bare Root Rose Care Sweating Bare Root Roses How to wake up sleepy roses, understand dormancy biology, and know exactly when (and how) to sweat for a strong start. Quick reass...

The History of Bleeding Hearts

GRACE ROSE FARM • Garden Stories The History of Bleeding Hearts Dicentra spectabilis (now often classified as Lamprocapnos spectabilis) is one of those spring flowers that feels like a love lette...

Most Abundant Bloomers

I hope you enjoyed the two lives this week where we shared the roses we’ve found to be truly the best of the best — those with abundant bloom cycles and, in many cases, the longest vase life for th...

How to Grow (and Get to Bloom!) Hydrangeas in Every Climate

Grace Rose Farm • Shrub Library How to Grow (and Get to Bloom!) Hydrangeas in Every Climate Big leaves, lush flowers, and endless variety—but also one of the most misunderstood shrubs in the gard...

Growing Allium: The Magic of Flowering Onions

Architectural, pollinator-loved, and surprisingly easy—ornamental alliums bring bold structure and whimsy to the late-spring and early-summer garden.

Growing Iris: A Guide to Species, Style, and Care

Grace Rose Farm • Perennial Library Growing Iris: A Guide to Species, Style, and Care Elegant, architectural, and endlessly diverse—iris bring structure and color to the late-spring garden like f...

A Guide to Lilacs: Species, Color, and How to Grow Them Well

Grace Rose Farm • Lilac Library A Guide to Lilacs: Species, Color, and How to Grow Them From old-fashioned heirloom panicles to compact modern rebloomers—here’s how t...

The Creation of Garden Color Stories™

Garden Color Stories™ had its beginnings in 2020 when I accepted an offer from my publisher to write a book about roses. My goal was to create an inspiring, educational, and practical guide for ros...

Westcountry™ Lupines – The Crown Jewels of the Cottage Garden

Grace Rose Farm Journal Westcountry™ Lupines — The Crown Jewels of the Cottage Garden Couture color. Towering spires. Pollinator magic. Here’s why ...

Bare Root Rose Harvesting: Part 5

Now that our Better Bare Root™ roses are harvested, we're taking you through the coolers to see the beautiful roses! 

How to Grow Hellebores: The Evergreen Roses of Winter

When the garden is resting and the world feels quiet, hellebores show up like a promise—blooming through cold weather with satin petals, nodding blooms, and evergreen foliage that keeps your beds l...

A Rosarian’s Field Guide to Rose “Series” (and Why They Matter)

Grace Rose Farm Journal A Rosarian’s Guide to Rose Series Not all roses are created equal—and rose series are one of the best clues that a plant has been bred with a purpose. Think of a series as ...

Every Home Can Have Fresh Berries: Meet the Bushel & Berry® Collection

No acreage required. These compact, container-bred berry plants prove that everyone can enjoy fresh fruit — right off their back porch. Growing berries used to feel like something reserved for big ...

Growing Blueberries at Home: A Harvest That Feeds the Soul

Garden How-To • Fruit Growing Growing Blueberries at Home: A Harvest That Feeds the Soul Blueberries aren’t just a crop—they’re a seasonal tradition. Here’s how to grow them successfully, choose ...

Bare Root Rose Harvesting: Part 4

Now that our Better Bare Root™ roses have been safely lifted from the growing fields, they embark on the next stage of their journey: post-harvest processing. This critical step ensures that only t...

Growing Strawberries for the Home Garden

Strawberries are more than a fruit—they’re a memory, a ritual, and one of the most rewarding crops a home gardener can grow. Strawberries connect us to the seasons in a way few plants can. From spr...

Spring Promise™ Garden Reservations Program Details

At Grace Rose Farm, we believe some of the most beautiful gardens begin long before spring arrives. That belief is exactly what inspired our Spring Promise™ Garden Reservations program—a way to pla...

Trailblazing Beauty: The Story of Dr. Felicitas Svejda and the Explorer Roses

Rose History • Winter-Hardy Roses • Canadian Breeding Trailblazing Beauty: Dr. Felicitas Svejda and the Explorer Roses How one scientist at Canada’s Central Experimental Farm proved roses could t...

Understanding Crown Gall in Roses: A Gardener’s Guide From Grace Rose Farm

Rose Health • Plant Pathology • Grow With Grace™ Understanding Crown Gall in Roses: A Grace Rose Farm Guide Crown gall is one of the most heartbreaking diagnoses a rose gardener can face. At Grac...

Bare Root Rose Harvesting: Part 3

Bare Root Rose Harvesting: Part 2 We’ve reached the exciting part of the bare root rose harvest: lifting the plants! You might think this process is tough on the roses, but it's actually the safes...

Bare Root Rose Harvesting: Part 2

These bushes are ready to be harvested! The prep crew has carefully cut the roses back to the size needed for the harvest crew to begin the process. Our next video will show you the harvesting proc...

Bare Root Rose Harvesting: Part 1

It's bare root rose harvesting season, and we're excited to take you on the journey from the fields to your garden.

Ten Enchanted Climbing Roses for a Garden Where Romance Always Blooms

Discover ten enchanted climbing roses that bring romance, fragrance, and timeless beauty to any garden. Explore heights, fragrance notes, and our favorite varieties.

Why Pantone® Color of the Year Cloud Dancer™ & White Roses Are a Match Made in Heaven

This year, Pantone®’s pick for Color of the Year is Cloud Dancer™, “a soft, billowy white,” chosen for its ability to act as an “offering of calm, clarity and a fresh start.” Cloud Dancer™ isn’t a ...

A Love Letter to Roses: Our 10 Favorite Cottage Garden Beauties

Discover the 10 best cottage garden roses that are romantic, fragrant, and endlessly blooming. Learn which varieties add charm, nostalgia, and beauty to your garden.

Top 10 Roses for Cut-Flower Arranging: Long Vase Life & Incredible Fragrance

Discover the top 10 roses for cut-flower arranging with long vase life, strong fragrance, and elegant stems. Shop bare-root roses from Grace Rose Farm.

10 Grand Roses for a Truly Breathtaking Garden

Some roses don’t just bloom, they unfold like stories. Their petals open slowly until each flower becomes a moment you want to linger with. These ten roses offer that rare, breath-catching presence...

Why Drift® Roses Belong in Every Garden

Drift® Roses: The Finishing Touch to Every Landscape™ By Heidi Mortensen - Grace Rose Farm At Grace Rose Farm, we grow roses in every form—grand climbers, classic hybrid teas, romantic shrubs—...

Rugosa Roses: The Nearly Indestructible Roses Every Gardener Needs

Rugosa Roses: The Wildly Romantic, Nearly Indestructible Roses Every Garden Needs By Heidi Mortensen - Grace Rose Farm Among the many rose families we grow and adore at Grace Rose Farm, few a...

Our Special Announcement

Grace Rose Farm has experienced incredible growth and transformation over the past year, and we couldn’t be more excited! Thanks to our wonderful rose-loving supporters like you, we are taking a b...

Understanding the Difference Between Budded and Own-Root Roses

Grace Rose Farm · Garden How-To 🌹 Budded vs. Own-Root Roses: Understanding Bare-Root Choices At Grace Rose Farm, we help gardeners choose the right rose for the right climate. While shopping f...

Why Fall Is the Best Time to Plant Roses

If you’ve ever wondered whether to plant roses in spring or fall, here’s the truth from seasoned growers: fall is nature’s secret window for success. Warm soil, gentle rainfall, and cooler air temp...

Our 2026 Lookbook Has Arrived!

It is with great pride and excitement that we share with you our 2026 Lookbook! This Lookbook encompasses the majority of our roses for the coming year. For the best experience, we recommend viewi...