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Patents

LuAnn Johnson

In 1995, the patents’ length of time was extended, so that now breeders can collect royalties on a plant for 20 years.
Roses From the Past

LuAnn Johnson

All of the poems I will read today are about roses and all are from times long past.
Tough Native Plants

LuAnn Johnson

Native perennials are an essential part of our ecosystem and support wildlife. Some are more likely to thrive in our region than others.
Not Just Ornaments

LuAnn Johnson

In ancient times, roses were not grown for ornamental reasons but for their medicinal and mystical properties.
Growing Roses

LuAnn Johnson

While roses take care, trial and error over time will help a gardener learn which varieties thrive best in their climate.
Roses in Words

LuAnn Johnson

In February, it is appropriate to think about roses.
David Austin (1926-2018)

LuAnn Johnson

David Austin was fond of saying that a rose without a fragrance is only half a rose.