The January garden continues to be my place to enjoy the lazy days of summer and relax. The garden has come into its own, bursting with life, abundant and riotous. The new rose plants have improved the landscape, and all the work done in winter and spring has come together to create a peaceful haven…
Tag: Lady of Shalott
“If you look the right way, you can see that the whole world is a garden.”
Another week into October, and the rain has gone. This week is all about florescence, for everywhere you look, buds are unfolding, and blooms are appearing all in their quiet, natural manner. The distinct seasons in rural life have their charm, but Spring has to be the most enjoyable. It is like a party where…
“One Rose is Enough for the Dawn.”
Often visitors ask me what my favourite rose is, and I usually can’t decide, but in recent weeks and on reflection, I think it is Lady of Shalott. I have written about this rose several times and have at present two in the garden, although in pots. Even though I had shared any information I knew on…