More challenges about previous associations made between root rots (and other plant disease) and soil compaction and the use of compost :) While there are some risks and disadvanages about using compost and biosolids, container plants grown in soilless media as well as in hydro culture which are fed only soluble fertilizers in the absence of any compost and manures can equally suffer from greenhouse pests attacks and related fungal, viral, and bacterial diseases and root roots caused by unhygienic horticultural and hydroponic practices, overwatering/rain, root medium compaction and anaerobic conditions, poor drainage (many associated and secondary contributing factors), low light, low root oxygen, cold/hot temperature stresses, over fertilizing, and crowding. Moreover, when risks are managed and in comparable time frame, organic amendments, aged compost, and dehydrated manures often improve potting soil as well as potting mix texture, aeration, and drainage rather than causing structural problems or diseases. Depending on plant needs, climates/temperatures/moisture, availability of materials locally, a gardener's resources, expertise, preferences, and motivation, there is a range of priorities, trade-offs, and happy healthy medium both for a plant as well as a gardener. My sense is that if a soilless potting mix consists of 50-75% inorganic components with similar to uniform sized particles where good root aeration is ensured, most of the plant diseases associated with soil compaction, fungus gnat, water/nutrient/temperature/light stresses, and poor drainage issues would be minimized and managed for many species of plants regardless the exact recipe of the mix, the expertise and knowledge of a gardener, or whether compost or manures are involved especially since all organisms including plants will adjust and thrive in a range of conditions even not so ideal ones.

White climbers in my zone 7 garden in the PNW. Hard to get white climbers as they are not popular. Lace Cascade came out one year and then gone the next. I really miss the old nurseries for their beautiful white roses. I got Honeymoon from Palatine this year another white that should be hardy. White Cap gets some BS Lace Cascade not a strong grower Long John Silver a beautiful monster once bloomer Madame Alfred Carriere grows like a huge tall stiff shrub, many baseless Pauls Lemon Pillar green white, not a happy camper in the garden, huge flowers and excellent fragrance Clm Pearl Drift this rose just didn't appeal to me so out it went, good health it wanted to grow sideways. White Cockade very hardy and healthy City of York is the only white rose that will grow in just filtered sun. No BS, one long bloom and then a few scattered. Ilse Krohn Superior takes time to look good and have fat flowers. It seems to want to grow tall and thin but pruning will cure that tendency. White Dawn not an inspiring rose to write a poem about,very healthy hardy

Jeri, cool here in coastal NC? In winter maybe, but then we are cold (if we have cold weather) and nothing blooms except Crepuscule and Buff Beauty venture to do it if we are above freeze because they are in the backyard close to the house so they feel warm and cozy. But cool we are not - well, we did have one nice week of cool crystal clear sunny and windy "California style" weather this spring a few weeks ago but it wasn't foggy, instead it fried every bloom that was cabbage style into an ugly brown paper ball -even thrips could not produce such an ugly landscape. But I loved that kind of weather - had it last I would get rid of certain roses. No such luck though. Elemire, if I had a bit more 'real estate' for a huge once bloomer I would certainly get the Alchymist - that is the most beautiful rose I saw pictures of, I think from someone from the Pacific Northwest. Breathtaking rose!And huge! Alas, no space for it. Maybe I'll ask my neighbor who has nothing in his yard....(joking) Austins don't do well in my climate, they definitely need spraying and I would prefer a climber that does not need spraying. I kept thinking about Bouquet d'Or but so far I heard nothing of this rose on the east coast. I know it does well in Texas, but I wonder if it covers east Texas as well, that is very humid part of the state, or it opens only inland, in much drier areas. I should ask Antique Rose Emporium that carries this rose, they must know. Sherry, "you made my day"!. WOW!!! and WOW again!! I love your Cl. M. Chochet. Great photos of a gorgeous rose. Thank you so much for all the trouble you went into to take those photos. I am so grateful. I truly loved to grow that rose. I can train it horizontally, maybe that would be easier on the rose and on me - my trellis line is along the neighbor's fence; south side of the property, so it would be full sun, as soon as it gets higher as the German Iris border. You are so lucky not to have thrips! We got thrips and Japanese beetles at the same time. I hate them both. Thank you again everybody. I am getting closer to the solution, or I might say I am closing in. I just have to find a good source.

Josh: Did you ever finish the cover? I can only imagine how good it must look and work. A small space heater on timers when you know the nights get cold should do the trick! Will you have a auto vent opener for the warmer days or will you just create a small opening each day to let the heat out if it should get to warm and to circulate the carbon dioxide out and let in fresh air? This will also help you avoid the ole SPIDER MITE, disease, and pest issues! Mike: Same to you. Maybe you can find a way to keep your temps stable, at least into the low 70's for the winter. You can avoid some major bug issues and extreme temp swings. Sounds like you have yours all set for the winter too. Great! Dave: I have seen your trees and Palms. Amazing is what I have to say! I hope we keep these warm temps. I would hate to see the Artic cold blasts move through though without giving my plants, the outside ones a chance to rest from all this unusual warmth. Last year it killed a few of my shrubs. Dl: What can I say but WOW. You sure are prepared this winter. I know you had a rough one last year, but not to be taken of guard this year. Nice job protecting your trees and I hope they all fare well. You have yourself a great set-up and put much thought into that. Very nice for anyone thinking about doing the same. Sheesh, I just heard that Texas has had more snow and cold than us way up here! Mine are happy now that I have them protected with a Solar Cover. I only need 1 space heater compared to 2 keeping the temps even warmer than before. I am so thrilled about this and the lack of electricity I will be using. I spent almost 275 one month keeping them warm in a greenhouse, but I hope not this year. So far so good:-) Mike