Vicky, I do the same. For each rose that was in the garden when I left NJ, I think I had planted three or four. I planted them, many died; but some went on to look glorious. I call it the "Darwinian" method of gardening. It allows me to focus on the parts of gardening I like rather than having to spray on some arbitrary schedule. I'm so happy to know I'm not the only person who views and practices rose gardening that way!
