Jason Powell declares the queen of the garden to be antique roses. Who could argue with old garden roses that exude excellent fragrance, shape, disease resistance and low maintenance?

 We talk about how these fragrant flowering shrubs make a huge impact in your garden when pairing them with some surprise companion plantings. Jason and his wife, Shelly, partner with Jason's mom and dad to produce heirloom plants at their nursery, Petals from the Past. Their mission is to educate and grow tough plants for southern gardens.

Jason earned a bachelor's degree in horticulture from Auburn University. and a master's degree in horticulture from Texas A& M University. He is a proud member of the infamous Texas Rose Rustlers, where they scouted and rescued thousands of antique roses all over the southeast. Jason's insider scoop and look into the Peggy Martin Hurricane Katrina Rose survival story will amaze you.

This is an encore presentation.

Time Line

00:00 Welcome to The Garden Question Podcast

00:41 Antique Roses: The Queen of the Garden

01:07 The Powell's Heirloom Plant Mission

02:16 Defining Antique Roses with Jason Powell

04:31 Why Antique Roses Deserve a Spot in Your Garden

05:05 Exploring the Diverse Classes of Antique Roses

14:37 Choosing the Right Rose for Your Garden

22:30 Caring for Your Antique Roses

29:49 Jason Powell's Favorite Roses and How to Showcase Them

33:13 Enhancing Your Garden with Companion Plantings

35:22 Discovering the Charm of Salvias and Companion Plants

37:44 The Art of Rooting Garden Roses: Tips and Tales

43:00 The Resilient Beauty of the Hurricane Katrina Rose

47:05 Cultivating Education and Heritage at Petals from the Past

49:01 Expanding the Gardener's Palette: Design and Diversity

50:42 Gardening Wisdom: Lessons, Influences, and Future Plans

01:01:24 Final Reflections: The Therapeutic Value of Gardening