By Susan Wroble, May 2020 What’s a rose lover to do? Japanese Beetles invaded the Denver area in 2006 and have exploded in numbers ever since. While some home gardeners are ripping out their rose beds, Colorado State University’s Dr. Whitney Cranshaw had a much better plan. Dr. Cranshaw, a Professor of Entomology, undertook a … Continue reading The Roses to Plant: Cultivars for Use in Colorado’s Post-Japanese Beetle Life
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A Labor of Patience: Carol O’Meara on Japanese Beetles
Carol O’Meara is a horticultural entomologist and an extension agent in Colorado, but she grew up on the East Coast. When she and her siblings got into trouble, her family had chores for each kid. Carol’s job was picking Japanese beetles from the roses. “I spent a LOT of time picking off Japanese beetles,” Carol … Continue reading A Labor of Patience: Carol O’Meara on Japanese Beetles
A Climate For Immigrants
This article first appeared in the April 2017 issue of "The Rose Window," the on-line publication of the Denver Rose Society. By Susan Wroble Denver Rose Society’s March meeting featured a talk by Dr. Frank Krell, Curator of Entomology at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. He spoke on the creation of a welcoming … Continue reading A Climate For Immigrants
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