I love the fragranc that is characteristic of old roses. That fragrance reminds me of the early summers of my childhood. Tp help prolong the scent of roses, I have begun making potpourris: Recipes for Rose, Lavender, & Other Potpourris The primary ingredient of my potpouuris is that of the petals of fragrant roses, that…
Category: Roses
Climbing Roses in Cottage Gardens – Which Is the Most Fragrant Climbing Rose?
The earliest cottage gardens were peasant constructs. Most of the early peasants lived and worked on a larger landowner’s property, and they had tiny gardens in which they needed to grow many things–most of those things were food and herbs. Gradually, flowers and roses became part of these primitive gardens, and to save valuable space,…
Heirloom Roses – Catalog – A Great Resource for Rose Growers
Heirloom Roses Catalog Image Credit: Heirloom Roses I got another heirloom rose today, and I was thrilled to find this fabulous book packed inside the box, and it was free. This is the best plant catalog I have ever gotten. It is much more than a list of plants. It also offers planting advice and…