The Lady of Shalott rose – A Rose is a Rose is a Rose

“New Year’s Eve is only ever what you make it: the momentous passing from an old year into a new one or just another day.”

Here we are approaching the end of the year. The time when we naturally reflect on the past 364 days and wonder how we could have managed things differently. Are we proud of our success in life and in the garden this year, or are we looking for a better outcome in the year ahead? “Tomorrow…

“There may be many flowers in a person’s life, but there is only one rose.”

A favourite rose is difficult to define, but the Lady of Shalott® rose is a cherished rose in my garden. The photo above is the first bloom of the year and was taken in the shade on a cloudy day, so it does not highlight the golden glow these beautiful roses usually emit. A romantic…