Roses Reviews

Roses I read in a paper the other day that the rose had been voted the most popular as the gardeners favourite flower and I have to admit it’s one of my favourites as a visit to my garden would show you the many varieties I have growing. The rose has been popular since the middle ages, it was grown in monasteries for medical uses ...  Read the complete review

Roses, roses all the way… Shrub roses come in a great variety. There are types that grow tall and some that can be used as ground cover. Some are termed as ‘old fashioned’ having been around for many years, others are known as ‘modern’. Generally speaking, shrub roses need less attention than other types. Although they do ...  Read the complete review

For Jill ... My favourite thing? Well after much thinking, sleeping on it and thinking some more I 'think' it's got to be love. No, please don't groan, I'm trying to be serious. "Yes, but what has this got to do with roses?", you may ask. Not a lot I suppose, but there isn't anywhere ...  Read the complete review

"Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens" When I read Jill's message that song popped into my head and refused to go away until I wrote about one of my favourite things. There was no category for rainbows or butterflies so I have chosen roses. Roses have a depth of beauty beyond mere vision. Beautiful, scented and ...  Read the complete review

I have a confession to make. I tend to go off the beaten track a little. Occasionally. Oh, you know that already? Well, it will come as no great surprise to discover that this is not about the large flowered Hybrid Teas, which are all most folks think of when they think of roses. No. I reckon they are so well known, they can ...  Read the complete review