Today was a really satisfying and enjoyable day in the garden. The weather was perfect, and I got most of the bare-root roses planted. The list of tasks are being ticked off, the first round of trees are planted, and the remaining trees have been trimmed, leaving space for groundcovers and companion plants. Gardening is…
Tag: Rose paintings
“No gardener would be a gardener if they did not live in hope.”
Slowly, we are edging closer to that time of year when all rose enthusiasts mimic excited children at Christmas, eagerly awaiting the arrival of presents. But, for us, it’s the approaching bare root rose season that we lie awake at night musing over; when will the roses arrive, where will I plant them, why did…
Perhaps the mystery of Winter is emptiness. The quality of pause. The lack of striving and the sense of receptivity.
Winter has fully embraced us, and the season is magnificent so far. The comfort of the evening fire and the cold, crisp mornings pave the way for the warmth of sunshine on most days. I never thought I would admit to finding winter enjoyable. However, I have welcomed the season with open arms and the…
The Perfumed Garden
Today is about the perfume and scent of roses…. It is a golden maxim to cultivate the garden for the nose, and the eyes will take care of themselves. Robert Louis Stevenson Did you know that rose perfume is at its most intense very early in the morning and the scent will gradually become less…
“A flower is not a flower alone; A thousand thoughts invest it”
Flowers are the universal sign of happiness, love, forgiveness and condolence, and a natural way to brighten our decor and mood. They are an integral part of our lives and adored the world over; the perfect table centrepiece, lavish display in a foyer; the wedding bouquet; the remembrance wreath, or admired in beautiful gardens, estates,…