If you’re currently growing roses in containers, or are thinking of adding a few potted roses to your patio or balcony, this is the episode for you. • We get the tips from a professional rose grower, Ben Hanna, owner of HeirloomRoses.com (at 1:22).• Also, Master Rosarian Debbie Arrington solves some tree rose woes for a listener ( 27:30).• And, I chat with a local garden club about the need to keep an eye on soil temperatures in container plants during the summer, with tips for cooling them off. (45:16)It’s all in today’s episode, number 276, Container Rose Growing Basics.We’re podcasting from Barking Dog Studios here in the beautiful Abutilon Jungle in Suburban Purgatory. It’s the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast, brought to you today by Smart Pots and Dave Wilson Nursery. Let’s go!Previous episodes, show notes, links, product information, and transcripts at the home site for Garden Basics with Farmer Fred, GardenBasics.net. Transcripts and episode chapters also available at BuzzsproutPictured:  Rose in a Smart PotLinks: Subscribe to the free, Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter https://gardenbasics.substack.com July 28, 2023 Newsletter: Jalapeno-gateSmart Pots https://smartpots.com/fred/ Dave Wilson Nursery https://www.davewilson.com/home-garden/Flashback Episode: 265 Soil Irrigation BasicsSee You at Harvest Day, Saturday Aug. 5Planting a Rose in a Container: Video (HeirloomRoses.com)How to Grow and Train a Climbing Rose: Video  (HeirloomRoses.com)How to Grow a Rose from a Cutting (UCANR)Sacramento Digs Gardening RecipesSoil Test Sites:  U. Mass/Amherst, Colorado State, Texas A&MSoil Test KitsMoisture MetersSoil ThermometersAll About Farmer Fred: The GardenBasics.net websiteThe Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter, Beyond the Basics https://gardenbasics.substack.comThe Farmer Fred Rant! Blog http://farmerfredrant.blogspot.comFacebook:  "Get Growing with Farmer Fred" Instagram/Threads: farmerfredhoffman Farmer Fred Garden Minute Videos on YouTube As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases from possible links mentioned here.Got a garden question? • Leave an audio question without making a phone call via Speakpipe, at https://www.speakpipe.com/gardenbasics• Call or text us the question: 916-292-8964. • Fill out the contact box at GardenBasics.net• E-mail: fred@farmerfred.com Thank you for listening, subscribing and commenting on the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast and the Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter