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8 Planting combinations to take home from RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024

This year's visit to Chelsea Flower Show lived up to expectations once again, with glorious weather (although the bright sunshine was challenging for the photography!) and fabulous gardens. It amazes me how comfortable and established the show gardens look despite have being built and planted in the two weeks prior to the show - testament … Continue reading 8 Planting combinations to take home from RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024

Tips for Success with Roses

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As we're now preparing our roses for a second flush, I thought I'd share a few favourites from our garden, along with some tips about caring for them which seem to work for us - the tests of success being an abundance of flowers and a lack of pests and disease! I'm a great fan … Continue reading Tips for Success with Roses

Which Rose – Dilemma over!

Years ago, when I first started gardening, I actually avoided roses - the first few I'd planted were almost devoid of flowers and I thought I just didn't have the knack for them. In fact I was quite right - at the time I was under the mistaken apprehension that once a plant was put … Continue reading Which Rose – Dilemma over!

Rosa ‘Albertine’

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Roses are probably my favourite flowers (certainly every June anyway!). They have such appeal to the senses; beautiful to look at, highly and deliciously scented and silky smooth to touch. I've previously written about roses on this blog, but today, I'm extolling the virtues of a particular favourite and one I look forward to every … Continue reading Rosa ‘Albertine’