Gardener and Photographer with a love of Roses and a magpie-eye for all things Horticultural
Now that the rose season is almost upon us, I'm refreshing my memory after long rose-less months, of what is to come! These notes are culled from a series of presentations the year before last, covering all things 'David Austin Roses'. If I find the pictures which accompanied the talks, I'll attempt to add them…
Continue reading ➞ David Austin Roses – the who, what, why and when…
This time last year, nothing. Barely a bud, nothing even closely resembling a flower. The month-long Sub-Zero ºC that was March 2013 put back the roses until July. This year, after a mild winter and some early sunshine (and the possibility of a long warm summer), I think it will be a good year for…
Bright blue skies and morning sunshine (I know, I know - unsettled later) but just now, with the morning chorus and fresh coffee brewing, the promise of a lovely day. Golden Celebration seems appropriate. A large shrub or short climber and big flowers with a strong fruity fragrance, from David Austin (introduced 1992).
Now I have a north-west facing garden and roses are not supposed to fare well when the sun skids around the plot so quickly, leaving much in shadow and much else, with just a couple of hours to make do. The Noisette climbing rose, Madame Alfred Carriere, is reputed to be one of those roses…
Continue reading ➞ Madame Alfred Carriere is enjoying herself, this year
The Teddington Gardener 