Owl Grove Roses

07/14/2025

If I brought in Canadian Cold Hardy
(Zone 3/4) Rosebushes for 2026, would you buy them?
This would be my "Elbow's Up/ Canada Proud" curated inventory with winter hardiness, disease resistance and pollinator support.

Update:
200 cold hardy roses, bred by Canadian developers have been curated and submitted.
These will be own-root or grafted on multiflora root stock.
Strong disease resistance to blackspot, rust and powdery mildew.
Hardy to Zone 3 (some reported 2b).
Plant as instructed and sit back and enjoy your roses without worry of what our Canadian weather throws at it.

07/12/2025

Last night was our first PWYC Open Mic as a fundraiser for Parry's Paws and Claws.
We had 2 outstanding local musicians perform and 5 members of the community share heartfelt pieces of poetry.
The support was palatable and so very kind.
This sanctuary of space, this small floral microfarm, has become a safe haven for glittering fireflies and pollinators, the owls and a plethora of songbirds and the curious wildlife.
It has also become a safe place for the kindness and generosity of community connection offering calm and gentle respite to lay down the burdens for a while.
Thank you to all who attended and supported, both near and far

07/12/2025

Heat Warning today.
Owl Grove Roses will be open "by chance".
Watering seedlings and preserving safety so I am out back or inside.
See you at the Cod Sunday and at the farm after.

07/08/2025

WooHoo! Some good news, finally.
Harbour St. will be paved and open tonight.
The farm gate will be unhindered for access moving forward.

Watch for the OPEN sign at the end of the driveway.

David Austin roses are still $40.00
Canadian supplied Hybrid Teas are $40.00
Small selection of $25.00 assorted roses.

Tantau roses are $70.00 and now blooming.
Floribundas, Grandifloras, Shrub and Climbers $55.00

Potted Asiatic and Oriental lilies are $20.00 with $15.00 from each sale going to Parry's Paws and Claws.

No tax

Custom bouquets to your budget require 24 hours notification.
(Because Hydro might decide to do more work without notice)

Parking for the PWYC Open Mic Fundraiser for Parry's Paws and Claws for Friday, July 11th can be at the wetland parking lot, the front lawn, the west space under the maple trees facing the fence, the driveway by the house.

07/07/2025

Paving of my strip of Harbour st is on Tuesday and should be open on Wednesday morning.
It has been a looooong 3 weeks during the busiest time for blooming but the construction company has been nothing but aware and courteous throughout the entire process.
They have updated me daily on progress, carried in deliveries, halted equipment to allow vehicles exit and entrance, carried momma turtles to safety and worked diligently through the blinding heat and dust.
Be kind to them as they work on the next leg of the upgrades.
Having been a resident here for 7 years, there has been 5 years of road and upgrade construction that has directly impacted the operations of the business without compensation.
As a home based seasonal business with perishable goods this makes my job even more challenging.

Next year will see all of this road work undone with the straightening of Harbour st, the bridge over Butler Creek to be widened, sidewalks, bike lanes and curbs added as well as upgraded water mains.

If I survive 2026, the future looks rosy. ( pun intended)

06/30/2025

06/27/2025

Saturday, June 28 to Saturday, July 5.
Owl Grove Roses is having a Canada Day Sale.

**All Canadian supplied Hybrid Tea Roses are $40.00 no tax

**All remaining David Austin Roses are $40.00 (!) no tax.

**Small selection of $25.00 roses (Hybrid Teas, Floribundas, Grandiforas, Mystery/Mistagged)

Open during construction.
Enter from Cedar or Ontario to Harbour (64 / Prince Edward entrance is closed)

Saturday 11-6
Sunday 10-1 Codrington Farmers Market
Sunday 2-5
Monday closed
Monday Ameliasburgh Garden Club guest talk from 7-9pm in the Ameliasburgh Town Hall, 13 Coleman Street.
**Tuesday/Canada Day 11-5
Wednesday 11-6
Thursday 11-6
Friday 11-6

06/26/2025

Tonight is our guest event with Paul Battilana sharing his knowledge.
There are 2 spaces left if you would like to join us.
Please enter from CEDAR and make the left onto Harbour or come down Ontario to Harbour.
Construction is installing the giant storm catchment basin in a 30' deep hole right at 64 / Harbour.
Access is only on the west side of the farm.
Looking forward to seeing everyone tonight.
If it rains we will be indoors.

06/23/2025

Quick note:
Monday (if it is safe for the roads crew) will see my water shut off from 7-4 so I am unable to make custom bouquets.
Tuesday will have the hydro shut off for new hydro pole installation (again, heat wave depending).
I will try to access internet but will do so in limited intervals because I will be unable to re-charge my phone until hydro is finished.

Wednesday is ideally the best time for custom bouquets and farm visits possibly later in the day when it is not so sweltering.

Stay hydrated and give your plants and seedlings a good early morning drink.