Before Hurricane Katrina, Peggy Martin's garden held 450 old roses and was one of the biggest collections in the South. One rose, a hardy variety whose origins are unknown, survived the storm.

Roses also need well-drained soil with one inch of water weekly. Fertilize them with an all-purpose fertilizer every four to six weeks. It is recommended to stop fertilizing in mid-August. To learn ...

The Peggy Martin rose, also called the "Katrina Rose," became a symbol of resilience after Hurricane Katrina. LSU professor Ed Bush has tips for gardeners looking to grow them.

Another Rose Garden tradition is the pardoning of a turkey for Thanksgiving, which was carried out by, clockwise from top left, President Truman, President Reagan, President George W. Bush ...

No longer is a rose bush part of a collection but are now part of a greater whole, integrated into landscapes that serve many purposes, Mark Cullen and Ben Cullen write. March 24, 2018 2 min read ...