Theresa Rose's Writing Portfolio

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Basic Information about Me

I am the Channel Steward for the Gardening Sub-Channel. It seems like the perfect fit for me, because I'm passionate in the extreme about everything having to do with plants, flowers and gardening.

I first began writing when I was in high school. I wrote for the school newspaper. As I look back on that experience more years ago than I care to remember, I can see now that it has taken this many years for me to reach the point where my writing is what it is now.

I don't even recall what I was thinking when I first joined Helium. I must not have been serious at all because I abandoned any thought of it for at least a year. When I returned, I took the time to find out what Helium had to offer. It has provided me with the most amazing place to showcase my writing, but the more I write, the better I get.

I love sharing my love of plants, flowers and gardening with anyone who will listen. I harvest seeds, take cuttings -- when I can, and I love to share those with people as well.

Although people really know me for my obsession and knowledge about gardening and plants, I actually have a B. Music degree in Music History and Literature. I minored in piano and harpsichord performance and theory. I studied calligraphy, bookbinding and papermaking for several years before entering the University of Iowa Center for the book's graduate program. There, I studied lots of Ancient and Medieval History, book history, Latin, and much more. I completed that program in 2002.

What I Like to Write About

I love writing in general, but some how, ever since I joined Helium, I seem to have gravitated towards or devoted 98% of my articles thus far, to writing about gardening. I am a plant fanatic. I collect and grow everything I can get my hands on, but I love exotic and tropical plants and flowers most of all. I also really like cacti. It just seems natural to write about something I am surrounded by and exposed to on a daily basis.

I write about plants and gardening in the hope that my passion will inspire other people to grow plants, or even spark enough curiosity in people who aren't gardeners or plant growers, to take the plunge and try growing something.

When I feel more adventuresome, I wander to other channels, and you may find me writing about classical music (because I did my undergraduate work at a music conservatory,) or languages because I spent a lot of time studying French, German and Latin.

But most of all, my love for writing guides me, and whenever I see a title that strikes my fancy, I will write to that.

My Gardening Articles on Helium

Here is a brief selection of some of my gardening artlcles.

Anyone is welcome to use any of these, or any of my other gardening articles for other zones.

Poll about Vegetable Gardening

Do you grow a vegetable garden?
I can, freeze and preserve things I grow to save money
I grow my vegetables from seeds I start myself
I've always had a vegetable garden
I grow vegetables so I can have organic food
I'm growing vegetables because the economy has hit home
This is the first year I will have a vegetable garden

All about plants and gardening

How long should blooming Tiger Lilies last ?
I am so disappointed in my Tiger Lilies....This is the second year that they came up beautifully a ... more
Jun 27, 09 at 11:18 AM
How long should blooming Tiger Lilies last ?
I am so disappointed in my Tiger Lilies....This is the second year that they came up beautifully a ... more
Jun 27, 09 at 11:17 AM
Be featured on the Creative Gardening blog
Hello, gardeners and Helium writers.  In order to have an RSS feed for the Container Gardeni ... more
Jun 06, 09 at 02:49 AM
Counting my tulips and being amazed in Upstate NY
Our front garden's tulip display this year is stunning, like never before! Last year was dismal ... more
Apr 30, 09 at 01:40 AM
Houseplant treehouse
I found this while looking for zone content and thought it was just the cutest idea...  ht ... more
Apr 16, 09 at 06:07 PM
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    My Helium "About Me" Profile page with links to all of my articles.

    • I am a new member of the Channel Stewards team. I've joined the Home and Garden channel to become the sub-channel steward for gardening and the areas that fall under gardening. I look forward to sharing my love of plants and gardening with all Helium members, and I am always available to help anyone who seeks help on anything pertaining to gardening and plants. You can reach me by using the "Contact Author" link. I look forward to developing this sub-channel into an even more active and popular venue - both for readers and writers.

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    Showing Comments 1 to 10 of 11

    Barbi Trejo
    Posted on: Aug 17, 09 at 11:51 PM
    Wow, I am checking you out and I am so impressed, I could be reading here forever.
    Melinda Barr
    Posted on: Aug 12, 09 at 12:53 PM
    What a terrific zone! I wandered in here quite by accident, and had a difficult time leaving. Lots of great tips for us wannabe gardeners...
    Olivia Bredbenner
    Posted on: Jul 29, 09 at 04:26 PM
    Hi Theresa, Your "blooming " here. I've been following all those bright stars too ! Happy Writing Oliva
    Theresa Rose
    Posted on: Apr 17, 09 at 02:15 PM
    Thank you so much! I do love gardening and enjoy writing about it. If you like this zone, check out The Container Gardening Zone. It's got a wealth of information just for people who like growing things in containers.
    Donna Cosmato
    Posted on: Apr 16, 09 at 04:29 PM
    Hi, Theresa, Excellent portfolio zone. Your poll on gardening was great, nice touch. Best wishes on a bountiful growing season this year. Donna Cosmato
    Olivia Bredbenner
    Posted on: Apr 07, 09 at 09:03 PM
    Hi Theresa, So much to see..so much to do..love your zone. I'll be back again soon. Olivia
    Theresa Rose
    Posted on: Apr 06, 09 at 01:16 AM
    Get them into a pot with drainage and get them into full sun. New Guinea impatiens are the hot sun loving variety. They do like consistent and even moisture, but too much water isn't good for anything. If you can shield them from torrential rain in the future, that would be best for them. Thanks for the heads up! I enjoyed doing it.
    TA White
    Posted on: Apr 05, 09 at 01:57 AM
    oh I have a question: I just potted some New Guinea impatiens. They were doing great until we had a major rainstorm. The container doesn't have any drainage and the flowers are floating! And wilting. How can I save them? (Hope it's ok to post this here.)
    TA White
    Posted on: Apr 05, 09 at 01:55 AM
    Theresa - really vibrant zone. I like all the extra information you've provided. Checking the Hummingbird link now...
    Theresa Rose
    Posted on: Apr 01, 09 at 06:17 PM
    OMG, Raven! People around here already have their tomatoes in the ground. I didn't know a think about blossom end rot until I had to deal with it two years in a row....probably because we were in a drought here. I have a friend who adds lime and concrete, because I guess they both provide the additional calcium. I hope that we can draw viewers to more zones by adding links to some of our favorites. Thanks for the complement about my zone. It was a long time in the works. It's a real relief to have it done.

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