“What I need most of all are flowers, always, always.”Claude Monet, 1840-1926 Impressionist painter and life-long gardener The great Impressionists painters emerged in 1870's France. Known for rejecting the strict rules of fine art and looking at the world through their art in new ways. Instead of realistic portraits in a studio, these painters thought … Continue reading Delbard Painters Collection
The name of a rose
What's in a name? That which we call a rose, By any other name would smell as sweet. Princess Monaco Unexpectedly, an added bonus of loving roses is learning the history of roses, their names and parentage. Rose names have wonderful stories of life-long achievements in the dedication to rose breeding and the work done in … Continue reading The name of a rose
Thrillers spillers and fillers
“My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece.” —Claude Monet I love gardens made in pots and containers. Whether you have room for a small or a larger garden or have just enough space for a few pots on a balcony. Pots, containers and hanging baskets are a great addition to any garden. They offer flexibility, … Continue reading Thrillers spillers and fillers
Gardens to visit- Al ru farm
“Gardening is the art that uses flowers and plants as paint, and the soil and sky as canvas.” -Elizabeth Murray If you love Gardens then Al ru Farm at One Tree Hill in South Australia is a must visit. The property is owned by Ruth and Alan Irving since 1979. It is a working farm and … Continue reading Gardens to visit- Al ru farm
Vallee des Roses Morocco
There is simply the rose; it is perfect in every moment of its existence.Ralph Waldo Emerson El-Kelaa M'Gouna Rose Festival in Morocco Have you ever wondered where all the roses are grown to make perfume? The French Perfumers in the 1940's built distilleries in Morocco in the Dades Valley area to produce rose oil and … Continue reading Vallee des Roses Morocco
Jardin Remarquable in Epernay
Walking around Epernay along L'Avenue de Champagne we came across the Town Hall that sits within the lush greenery of an enchanting French Garden. It is part of the Remarquable series of gardens that are scattered across the country. As we wandered through the garden we found terraces, and formal areas, statues, weeping trees, fountains, … Continue reading Jardin Remarquable in Epernay
Le Pigonnet -A garden where Cezanne wandered…
In Aix en Provence quite close to the town centre there is a beautiful Hotel, called Le Pigonnet from the French word Pigeonniere ( Pigeon House) . We fortunately were able to stay at Le Pigonnet in June this year. I must confess, I chose this hotel because it sits in a glorious garden that … Continue reading Le Pigonnet -A garden where Cezanne wandered…
The Garden at Billecart-Salmon
Arriving at BilleCart Salmon in the Champagne -Ardenne region of France, I was in awe of the beautiful à la Française Jardin or The French Garden that surrounded the Champagne House. We were early for our appointment to visit the famous vines of Le Clos Saint-Hilaire, the Chais and anticipated Champagne tasting so, we had … Continue reading The Garden at Billecart-Salmon
There’ll be days like this….
As the Van Morrison song goes 'When all the parts of the puzzle start to look like they fit, my Mama told me there'll be days like this' Van's lyrics portray my day in the garden yesterday. After a cold frosty start the day warmed up to a glorious, still and sunny afternoon perfect for … Continue reading There’ll be days like this….
Gardens by the Bay
Singapore is a destination well worth a visit just to see The Gardens By The Bay. The gardens showcase plants and flowers from across the world. Singaporeans are proud of their gardens which are a fantastic drawcard for tourism but also for education and aim to be a model for sustainable development and conservation. Their … Continue reading Gardens by the Bay
Living in the Bush
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication Leonardo de Vinci Over the last decade or so it has become apparent to me, that our Australian Dream has changed. Rather than the desire to own a suburban house block within the metropolitan area and build a dream home, it seems we all just want to live in, or … Continue reading Living in the Bush
Paul Cezanne Rose
“...but from this distance, the velvety reds, flashing yellows and glassy whites [of the roses] seemed to break up the light of the summer sun into its various elements and cast it back far more brilliantly than any other flower ever could, seemed not exactly of the earth, but of space and air itself.” ― Jane … Continue reading Paul Cezanne Rose
Antonio Canova Gipsoteca
Giardino in Passagno These lovely, pastel pink blooms are from the Giardino at the Gipsoteca in Italy. The gipsoteca means 'the plasterworks' and is where the Antonio Canova museum is located in the small Italian town of Possagno not far from Asolo in the Veneto region. Crepe Myrtle Trunks As one enters the Museum you … Continue reading Antonio Canova Gipsoteca
Jardin Majorelle, Gueliz Morocco
“For many years, the Jardin Majorelle has provided me with an endless source of inspiration, and I have often dreamt of its unique colours.”Yves Saint Laurent Sometimes when travelling out of the blue one can find hidden gems that you may not have been aware of at all but end up being the highlight of … Continue reading Jardin Majorelle, Gueliz Morocco
Roses, Apples and Cinnamon
It is no surprise to me that I found a recipe I could add to a website on roses. Delicious Roses made of Pink Lady Apples and cinnamon. Evidently cinnamon is also good for plants and used for healing, killing bugs and protection. Apple and Cinnamon Roses 2-3 Pink Lady Apples Juice of one Lemon … Continue reading Roses, Apples and Cinnamon
How To Grow A Rose Garden
We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses. – Abraham Lincoln Across the world The Rose symbolises an expression of beauty, love, hope, promise and new beginnings. Roses are simply delightful to have in the garden. The colours, the history and the tantalising perfume. There is nothing better … Continue reading How To Grow A Rose Garden
“The Peace Rose is the most famous and popular Rose of all time”
The Peace Rose in the garden 2020 The Peace Rose has soft yellow flowers that fade to blush-pink at the tips. The blooms are large and double and have a light fragrance. The Peace rose repeat flowers and is disease resistant and very easy to grow being hardy, vigorous and a brilliant performer. The history … Continue reading “The Peace Rose is the most famous and popular Rose of all time”
Chateau De Rilly
The following is a pictorial post of the garden at Rilly -de Montagne near Epernay, France- a typical French garden that surrounds the Hotel de Rilly France. Images by Di Baker 2019
