Darling buds of September
It’s September but we still have rosebuds. We also have clay soil which roses love – thus still so many buds. Plus mini heatwaves with …
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Rain and roses
My June garden is filled with roses – and raindrops. They’re climbing up frames, across a pergola and hugging every part of our wood deck. …
Rose and Strawberry Cake
Normally I would have made my rose and strawberry cake for a celebration. But my daughter decided we didn’t need one. She has been watching …
Autumn flowers – October Begins
I had a bit of a heart attack when I sat down to write this post as I hadn’t realised it’s already October 1st! What …
Enjoying the fruits and flowers of August
I wish I had more spare time. August is full of so many rewards in nature’s gardens. I’ve been foraging, collecting, drying, making and simply …
Cutting Garden Roses
I spent early Saturday morning cutting roses and other flowers from my garden. I was right in picking them early but I did make some …