Good point re the berries. I thought what may work is for me to mix up some non-toxic stuff and label it for his use. Then slowly bring him around to mixing his own concoctions. If he mixes it, it then becomes 'his' secret weapon. So (not being a rose person), what have you found useful for fighting off any of the rose problems? I've noted down:
2 aspirin in 1 Q water
1 C chopped chamomile in 1 Q water
2 t baking soda, 1 t Murphys in 1 Q water
Milk + water
Any other tried-and-true potions?
P.S. I have posted on the PNW forum asking for specific cultivars that others have found successful, and am getting good responses. I plan to just go armed with a list next spring (husband's birthday is April and I thought that would make a good gift). There is reportedly a good rose nursery close by called Antique Rose Farm which I've never been to and I'm sure they will have good advice as well for what might be successful in my micro-climate.
