Ladybug Flower Farm https://ladybugflowerfarm.com/ Enhancing Lives With Flowers Sun, 30 Jun 2024 18:10:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://i1.wp.com/ladybugflowerfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/LFF-1.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Ladybug Flower Farm https://ladybugflowerfarm.com/ 32 32 184777561 Come join our new Rose Group page on FB https://ladybugflowerfarm.com/come-join-our-new-rose-group-page-on-fb/ https://ladybugflowerfarm.com/come-join-our-new-rose-group-page-on-fb/#respond Sun, 30 Jun 2024 18:10:20 +0000 https://ladybugflowerfarm.com/come-join-our-new-rose-group-page-on-fb/ Welcome to Ladybug Roses Group! A Community for Rose Enthusiasts Welcome to Ladybug Roses Group, a vibrant community dedicated to the admiration, cultivation, and appreciation of roses. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener, a rose enthusiast, or someone who simply enjoys the beauty of these exquisite flowers, you’ve found the perfect place to connect with like-minded […]

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Welcome to Ladybug Roses Group!

A Community for Rose Enthusiasts

Welcome to Ladybug Roses Group, a vibrant community dedicated to the admiration, cultivation, and appreciation of roses. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener, a rose enthusiast, or someone who simply enjoys the beauty of these exquisite flowers, you’ve found the perfect place to connect with like-minded individuals.

What We Offer

  • Gardening Tips and Tricks: Share and discover practical advice on growing and caring for roses. From planting to pruning, our members are here to help your roses thrive.
  • Photo Galleries: Showcase your beautiful blooms and explore the stunning roses grown by other members. We love seeing the diversity and creativity in our community’s gardens.
  • Expert Advice: Get insights and recommendations from experienced rosarians. Our experts are always ready to assist with any questions or challenges you may face.
  • Rose Varieties: Learn about different types of roses, their unique characteristics, and how to best care for each variety.
  • Events and Meetups: Participate in local and virtual events, including garden tours, workshops, and social gatherings, to connect with fellow rose lovers.
  • Inspiration and Stories: Share your personal rose-growing experiences, successes, and challenges. Be inspired by the stories and journeys of others in the community.

Our Mission

Our mission is to foster a welcoming and supportive environment where rose lovers can connect, learn, and grow together. We believe that roses bring beauty and joy to our lives, and by sharing our passion, we can cultivate a deeper appreciation for these remarkable flowers.

Join the Conversation

Get involved in our lively discussions, ask questions, share your successes, and seek advice. Our community thrives on the participation and contributions of its members. Whether you’re here to learn or to share your expertise, your presence enriches our group.

Guidelines

To ensure a positive experience for everyone, we ask that members:

  • Be Respectful: Treat each other with kindness and respect. We are a diverse group, and all opinions are valued.
  • Stay On Topic: Keep discussions related to roses and gardening.
  • Share Responsibly: Only share original content or give proper credit to sources.
  • Support Each Other: Offer help and encouragement to fellow members.

We’re thrilled to have you with us and look forward to growing together. Dive in, explore, and let your love of roses blossom!

Welcome to Ladybug Roses Group!

Click below to join:

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The Best Seed Starting Mix https://ladybugflowerfarm.com/the-best-seed-starting-mix/ https://ladybugflowerfarm.com/the-best-seed-starting-mix/#respond Wed, 03 Jan 2024 03:42:31 +0000 https://ladybugflowerfarm.com/the-best-seed-starting-mix/ (May contain affiliate links) A balanced soil mix for germination is crucial to provide young seeds with the optimal environment for development and healthy growth. Here’s a general guideline for creating a well balanced soil mix for germination: Base Soil Mix Seed starting mixes are typically well-draining, sterile and light, to prevent diseases. One of […]

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A balanced soil mix for germination is crucial to provide young seeds with the optimal environment for development and healthy growth. Here’s a general guideline for creating a well balanced soil mix for germination:

Base Soil Mix

Seed starting mixes are typically well-draining, sterile and light, to prevent diseases. One of the best base mixes currently on the market is Fox Farm Ocean Forest Potting Soil. This soil is lightly amended with earthworm castings, bat guano, and sea-going fish and crab meal and Ph adjusted. It’s important to not have an excess of nitrogen in your mix for germination, but this blend is well balanced.

Amendments

To really get your seedlings off to a great start, there are a few essential amendments that we find to be critical for optimum health once they have been transplanted. By adding these amendments to your seed starting mix, you will find that your plants will be healthier, stronger and more disease resistant throughout the growing season.

Rock Phosphate

Colloidal Soft Rock Phosphate is a great natural source of slow release phosphorous. It can also provide low levels of trace minerals and valuable trace elements such as: calcium, iron, sodium, magnesium, boron, and iodine. When seeds first germinate, phosphate is one of the primary nutrients the plants are looking to uptake. Their entire life performance can be affected on the phosphate availability. It’s essential to have this nutrient available for proper root growth and future fruit development.

Trace Minerals

Azomite provides over 67 trace minerals to supplement and improve plant growth. These minerals will improve overall growth in addition to greensand, a naturally-occurring iron-potassium silicate, which is an excellent source of iron, potassium, silicate (for cell structure), phosphorus & trace elements. These two trace mineral soil amendments will provide most everything your plant needs to be strong and resilient.

Mycorrhizal Inoculant

Mycorrhizal fungi establish a symbiotic relationship with plant roots, specifically within the root system’s rhizosphere (the area surrounding the roots). This symbiosis benefits both the plants and the fungi involved. Mycorrhizal inoculation helps plants cope with environmental stresses such as drought, extreme temperatures, and disease. When you start your plants early with mycorrhizal fungi it will improve a plant’s resistance to certain soil-borne pathogens. They do this by competing with harmful microorganisms for resources and secreting compounds that inhibit pathogen growth. Mycorrhizal fungi extend the plant’s mycelium networks into the soil, significantly expanding the root’s reach for nutrient absorption. The plants can then access nutrients such as phosphorus, nitrogen, and trace minerals that might be otherwise inaccessible to the plant’s roots alone.

With a well-draining soil mix and these essential amendments, you’ll find that your plants will increase in health and production throughout the season.

INSTRUCTIONS

  • In a large container, thoroughly mix the seed starting mix and your amendments, blending them into the mix according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Be careful not to over-fertilize, as young seedlings are sensitive to excessive nutrients.
  • Moisten the soil mix until it’s evenly damp but not soaking wet. Excess moisture can lead to issues like mold growth and damping-off disease.
  • Fill your seed trays or pots with the balanced soil mix, leaving a little space at the top for watering.
  • Plant your seeds according to the recommended depth for each type of seed.
  • Lightly water the soil after planting to settle it around the seeds.
  • Place your trays or pots in a warm and bright location. Maintain consistent moisture levels by misting or watering gently as needed. (TIP: Cover trays with plastic saran wrap to aid germination)

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New USDA Planting Zone https://ladybugflowerfarm.com/new-usda-planting-zone/ https://ladybugflowerfarm.com/new-usda-planting-zone/#respond Thu, 16 Nov 2023 01:13:35 +0000 https://ladybugflowerfarm.com/new-usda-planting-zone/ The USDA has issued an updated Plant Hardiness Zone map today, the first revision since 2012. Did your zone shift? The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive at a location. The map is based on the average annual […]

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The USDA has issued an updated Plant Hardiness Zone map today, the first revision since 2012. Did your zone shift?

The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive at a location. The map is based on the average annual extreme minimum winter temperature, displayed as 10-degree F zones and 5-degree F half zones.

More: https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/

2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map

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Closed Until Further Notice due to Excessive Heat https://ladybugflowerfarm.com/closed-until-further-notice-due-to-excessive-heat/ https://ladybugflowerfarm.com/closed-until-further-notice-due-to-excessive-heat/#respond Wed, 09 Aug 2023 22:36:22 +0000 https://ladybugflowerfarm.com/closed-until-further-notice-due-to-excessive-heat/ Due to the excessive heat our flowers are not performing to our standards. We will unfortunately be closed until further notice.I apologize for any inconvenience.

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Due to the excessive heat our flowers are not performing to our standards. We will unfortunately be closed until further notice.
I apologize for any inconvenience.

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March Madness Event 2023 https://ladybugflowerfarm.com/march-madness-event-2023/ https://ladybugflowerfarm.com/march-madness-event-2023/#respond Fri, 24 Feb 2023 15:34:24 +0000 https://ladybugflowerfarm.com/march-madness-event-2023/ Ladybug Flower Farm will be having our March Madness Event coming up every Friday and Saturday during the month of March. All of our ROSES will be on sale for $25. FARM PICK UP ONLY as I’m in the process of figuring out the shipping process to be able to ship these beauties to you. […]

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Ladybug Flower Farm will be having our March Madness Event coming up every Friday and Saturday during the month of March.

All of our ROSES will be on sale for $25.

FARM PICK UP ONLY as I’m in the process of figuring out the shipping process to be able to ship these beauties to you.

We will be open from 10 am to 5pm every Friday and Saturday during the Month of March if you want to come to the farm. Or until we sell out of ROSES

Quantities are limited so if you would like to pre-order yours this sale will be available starting March 1,2023.

CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW TO ORDER

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Warm Spring Breezes https://ladybugflowerfarm.com/warm-spring-breezes/ https://ladybugflowerfarm.com/warm-spring-breezes/#respond Tue, 24 Jan 2023 02:52:07 +0000 https://ladybugflowerfarm.com/warm-spring-breezes/ I don’t know about you but I sure am missing the warm spring breezes blowing against my face.Feeling the warm dirt between my fingers as I plant new roses in my gardens!The sweet aroma of the roses drifting through the air as I meander through the gardens! If you long for these sweet aromas too. […]

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I don’t know about you but I sure am missing the warm spring breezes blowing against my face.
Feeling the warm dirt between my fingers as I plant new roses in my gardens!
The sweet aroma of the roses drifting through the air as I meander through the gardens!

If you long for these sweet aromas too. We have our first small rose sale going right now if you’d like to get a head start this year.

Each rose is $35
(Local Farm pick up only right now as I’m not set up for shipping yet)

To be picked up the weekend of February 10,11,12.( If you need to pick up at a later date just message me after payment)

Your beautiful 1 gallon dormant roses are waiting for your gardens to thrive in.
Click here now to grab yours before their gone:

Https://ladybug-flower-farm-llc.square.site/

Golden Showers
Lowell Thomas
Helen Hayes
Lily Pons
Ducher
Mirandy
Oklahoma
Blue Moon
Queen Elizabeth
Camelot

Happy Rose Shopping 🌹🌹🌹

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Good Morning!! Welcome to our first potted rose sale https://ladybugflowerfarm.com/good-morning-welcome-to-our-first-potted-rose-sale/ https://ladybugflowerfarm.com/good-morning-welcome-to-our-first-potted-rose-sale/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2023 07:55:00 +0000 https://ladybugflowerfarm.com/?p=227 Good Morning Fellow Rose Lovers🌹🌹🌹 Welcome to our first potted rose sale to be picked up locally here at the farm in Crosby, TX. I hope y’all enjoyed getting to know these beautiful roses a little better this week. As promised here are the details on how you can get one or a few of […]

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Good Morning Fellow Rose Lovers🌹🌹🌹

Welcome to our first potted rose sale to be picked up locally here at the farm in Crosby, TX.

I hope y’all enjoyed getting to know these beautiful roses a little better this week.

As promised here are the details on how you can get one or a few of these beauties!

Since this is our first time selling potted roses I’ve kept it small to be more manageable for me to test the waters.

All these beautiful roses are 1 gallon dormant roses. Ready to be planted so you can enjoy their beauty in your garden 🪴

Price for each rose will be $35

(All Sales Final, No refunds or exchanges on this sale)

Online Pre-sales only through link given. ( I will not be doing cash sales for this sale to keep it manageable).

Online sale will begin this morning Friday January 20th at 0800.

Roses Will be ready for farm pick up here in Crosby the weekend of February 10,11,12. ( if you need to pick up at a later date just message me after payment)

I will put the link to buy under each rose picture to make selections a little easier.

Happy Rose Shopping 🌹♥🌹

Golden Showers (climbing) https://square.link/u/Bl7n1C3k
Lowell Thomas https://square.link/u/aeTeUcrK
Helen Hayes https://square.link/u/Iq99JYnT
Lily Pons https://square.link/u/RcBCg03m
Mirandy https://square.link/u/mLWneucr
Ducher https://square.link/u/U3zCPvnO
Oklahoma https://square.link/u/utfMl5KS
Blue Moon https://square.link/u/9W5QTN6h
Queen Elizabeth https://square.link/u/H04qDOPC
Camelot https://square.link/u/7czqR9Fx

Happy Rose Shopping 🌹♥🌹♥🌹

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Good Evening fellow Rose Lovers🌹🌹🌹

Welcome to our first potted rose sale to be picked up locally here at the farm in Crosby, TX.

I hope y’all enjoyed getting to know these beautiful roses a little better this week.

As promised here are the details on how you can get one or a few of these beauties!

Since this is our first time selling potted roses I’ve kept it small to be more manageable for me to test the waters.

All these beautiful roses are 1 gallon dormant roses. Ready to be planted so you can enjoy their beauty in your garden 🪴

Price for each rose will be $35

(All Sales Final, No refunds or exchanges on this sale)

Online Pre-sales only through link given. ( I will not be doing cash sales for this sale to keep it manageable).

Online sale will begin this Friday January 20th at 0800.

Roses Will be ready for farm pick up here in Crosby the weekend of February 10,11,12. ( if you need to pick up at a later date just message me after payment)

Happy Rose Shopping 🌹♥🌹

Golden Showers (climbing)
Lowell Thomas
Helen Hayes
Lily Pons
Ducher
Mirandy
Oklahoma
Blue Moon
Queen Elizabeth
Camelot

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Queen Elizabeth Rose https://ladybugflowerfarm.com/queen-elizabeth-rose/ https://ladybugflowerfarm.com/queen-elizabeth-rose/#respond Wed, 18 Jan 2023 03:35:06 +0000 https://ladybugflowerfarm.com/queen-elizabeth-rose/ Here’s the next roseSmall Rose sale coming up! Be on the lookout for our small rose sale coming soon. This will be our first year selling potted roses. I’m very excited for these beauties to grace your gardens! Over the next few days we will be highlighting each Rose that will be available during this […]

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Here’s the next rose
Small Rose sale coming up!

Be on the lookout for our small rose sale coming soon. This will be our first year selling potted roses. I’m very excited for these beauties to grace your gardens!

Over the next few days we will be highlighting each Rose that will be available during this small rose sale

Next rose is:

Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth Rose

Hardiness Zone [5b-9b]

Height [5’-10’]

Width [3-4’]

Color [pale pink to darker pink on back petals]

Bloom type [ Double, 26-40 petals]

Plant type [Grandiflora]

Fragrance [strong]

Blooms in flushes

Year [1954]

Breeder [Lammerts]

Queen Elizabeth is a beautiful Pink. Strong, old rose, sweet fragrance. Large 4”-5” blooms. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Tall upright , glossy green foliage.
Great for cut roses

We look forward to bringing a little ray of sunshine to your garden this year!

I will be announcing all the details on Wednesday Evening on how you can get one or a few of these beauties to grace your gardens this year.

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Blue Moon Rose https://ladybugflowerfarm.com/blue-moon-rose/ https://ladybugflowerfarm.com/blue-moon-rose/#respond Wed, 18 Jan 2023 03:33:23 +0000 https://ladybugflowerfarm.com/blue-moon-rose/ Here’s the next roseSmall Rose sale coming up! Be on the lookout for our small rose sale coming soon. This will be our first year selling potted roses. I’m very excited for these beauties to grace your gardens! Over the next few days we will be highlighting each Rose that will be available during this […]

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Here’s the next rose
Small Rose sale coming up!

Be on the lookout for our small rose sale coming soon. This will be our first year selling potted roses. I’m very excited for these beauties to grace your gardens!

Over the next few days we will be highlighting each Rose that will be available during this small rose sale

Next rose is:

Blue Moon

Blue Moon Rose

Hardiness Zone [7b-11b]

Height [2-5’]

Width [2’]

Color [Lilac]

Bloom type [ Double, 26-40 petals]

Plant type [Hybrid Tea]

Fragrance [strong]

Blooms in flushes

Year [1964]

Breeder [Mathias Tantau Jr]

Blue Moon is a beautiful Lilac. Strong, old rose, sweet fragrance. Large 4” blooms. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Medium upright , glossy green foliage.
Great for cut roses

We look forward to bringing a little ray of sunshine to your garden this year!

I will be announcing all the details on Wednesday Evening on how you can get one or a few of these beauties to grace your gardens this year.

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