Thankfully, my garden has survived a four week long HEATWAVE, followed by Storm Hector which brought much needed rain but rather destructive winds. I had a few floral casualties but they are all making an excellent recovery.
The sunshine is back and I am outside as often as possible.
June heralded a glorious display of Roses, and I have been gifted with their scent as I bask in the sunshine.
James Galway sprinted ahead with an abundance of beautiful pink blooms:
I picked a good number of flowers in advance of the storm to save them from an early grave:
I think they enjoyed the company of the vibrant Alchemilla mollis.
A number of Roses are blossoming, including yellow Pilgrim, red Paul’s Scarlet and lilac Blue Moon:
Rosa glauca is covered in tiny pink stars:
She is embraced by Clematis jackmanii, who will flower a little later in the summer season.
The garden is enhanced by a number of other floral marriages. Yellow Lysimachia and Purple Astrantia look well together:
As does this medley of Aquilegia, Geraniums, Jacob’s Ladder, Iris, Daisies…
Iris sibirica has gently unfolded to produce a stunning symphony in Blue:
Each and every flower gladdens my heart.
Jobs for July
Weeding
Weeding continues throughout the summer. Thankfully, the heatwave in June gave a little respite from rapid growth.
Watering and Feeding
Pots need daily watering, and weekly feeding for maximum effect. Early morning or evening is best.
These pots at my front door – planted in May, are benefiting from regular watering and feeding:
Their delightful smiles give a warm welcome to visitors.
Dead Heading
Roses should be removed after flowering with a good pair of secateurs. This allows the smaller buds to thrive.
Regular dead heading of Roses and other flowers will reward you with a profusion of new buds, and a second flush of some species.
Brigid P. Gallagher is a retired natural medicines therapist, passionate organic gardener and author of “Watching the Daisies- Life lessons on the Importance of Slow,” a holistic memoir dedicated to the art of mindfulness and healing from debilitating illness.
Spectacular! Thanks for sharing.
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My pleasure. I love sharing my flowers 🌼
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Your garden weathered the heat and the storm beautifully. The roses are breathtaking. The garden layout is really nice. Weeding is never ending especially in the humidity. Gorgeous post!! 😘💗
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Thank you Lisa. We have another heatwave! It feels so good to have glorious sunshine. Everything is growing fast. 🌼
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Your garden is looking lovely – and none the worse for the heatwave or storm Hector.
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Thank you. I am so relieved. 😊 The sunshine is back so everything in the garden is happy…
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A Great post Brigid, I’m thrilled at the progress the garden is making and how it’s thanking you with it’s beauty.
xxx Massive Hugs xxx
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Thank you David. It has been such a wonderful summer so far. I am spending lots of time in the garden and at the beach. 😎xxx
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You have a beautiful garden, Brigid. A reward for all your hard work!
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Thank you Clive. It is maturing nicely with less weeding etc. I can sit and watch the daisies.. 😉
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‘Their delightful smiles give a warm welcome to visitors.’ This is what your garden is all about, Brigid. So beautiful and so nice to take the warmth and sunshine from these flowers. Thanks for an awesome share.
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My pleasure Kamal. Where would we be without gardens and flowers… Nature is such a great healer. 🌼
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Yes absolutely true and like these cities we would be lost in barrenness. Nature is so required for us to live. Welcome Brigid.
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Thank you Brigid for sharing your lovely pics.
Since we moved house six years ago we just have communal gardens of shrubs tended by the gardener.
I love plants & have put a small display outside the front door. Last year I displayed plants on a small step ladder under the kitchen window. I may do so again in July.
Is that ‘the’ James Galway you mentioned?
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My pleasure Margaret. It is so uplifting to care for plants. They reward us with their smiles. James Galway is a fabulous rose. It has so many blooms and keeps on flowering. Nicely scented too. 🌼
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All your flowers are so beautiful, you have grown a beautiful garden.
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Thank you Masha. I love sitting outside and watching Nature. 🌼
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So beautiful Brigid. And so resilient. Just like you!
I love how your translate your daily life so seamlessly in your writing.
Truly magical. 💛💚
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Thank you Andrea. I am able to enjoy the garden in glorious sunshine this year. Sitting outside as often as possible. 😎
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Blooming gorgeous and I am glad that Hector did not fell your flowers as he did Achilles 😉
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Thank you Fiona. I was greatly relieved. I have a bit of felling to do soon on my birch tree. It is getting too big. Chop chop…😊
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You definitely have a green thumb. Beautiful garden.
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Thank you. I love being outside. 🌼
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Wow! I love those roses though they have a few days to bloom as compared to other flowers! Your garden is looking fabulous Brigid. Thanks for sharing lovely pictures. 🙂
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My pleasure Balroop. I love my roses and their scent. They are a real tonic. 🌼
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I agree Brigid, roses are special! I love them too.
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I swear, I can SMELL those roses as I look at your photos. Magnificent!
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Thank you Pamela. I hope you are feeling better. 🌼
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Slow road to recovery. Turns out head heals take a while. But I’m meditating and breathing my way through it. You know how healing that can be!
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Your garden is just beautiful Daisies. The mixture of flowers is so well chosen, and they all ‘talk’ to each other like old friends.
The James Galway Rose …. coo, what a dazzling rose! If a Rose and a Peony fell in love, got married and then had a baby, the James Galway would be the baby they had. So, so pretty.
The Blue Moon Rose …. aw, we had a well established Blue Moon in our garden at our old cottage, and the scent was mind blowing. We could smell it from yards and yards away. The flower heads were so huge that it would become impossible to support the weight of them in the end, and I’d have to cut them off. It felt just awful to do it, and I would apologise to the rose bush over and over, explaining what I was going to do before I could bring myself to do it.
However … that one rose was enough to fill the cottage with perfume for days. It was such a huge blessing to have that rose. We don’t have one here at Cobweb Cottage, but … I think that now the longing has been planted, like a seed, within me, come later in the year … I think a Blue Moon will be on the shopping list. 😀
Thank you for the walk around your garden. I feel like I’ve been with you for the afternoon, drinking a cup of coffee and chatting together. Great time!
Sending much love to you Daisies. ~ Cobs. xxx
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James Galway is the prettier rose but the Blue Moon scent is the more stunning. I just removed two flowers from it today that had sadly passed away. It has been very hot again today and I had to wait till evening to sit awhile. Lots of watering going on. X🌼
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Yes, been hot here too. I have to admit that I’m finding it hard going now and would rather like a couple of cool days just to break up this heat.
My poor cats (Alf Capone and Maisie Doates) are finding the weather a little trying. Fur Coats just aren’t the right thing to wear in this weather.
The James Galway is a new one on me – but I’ve fallen in love with it. But I agree – the scent of the Blue Moon is out of this world. Only the Lord could have perfumed a flower like that.
Don’t do too much in this weather, Daisies. Please take very good care of yourself, for you are important to us all.
Sending much love ~ C ❤ bs. xxx
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Thank you Cobs. Yesterday was a but too hot here – the first day I found it so. I am hoping for rain for my garden – during the night would be good. X 🌼
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Oh I so miss my roses and irises from my previous home! Loved seeing that your beautiful flowers made it through. Your pictures make me want to start a garden at my new home.
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Thank you. If you lived near me I would be giving you lots of plants. I pass them on as there are so many babies in need of good homes 🌼
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I would love that!
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Its looking gorgeous Brigid. We didn’t have Storm Hector so Im having to hose every night now as there is absolutely NO ground water left. I know that when the rain comes it will be torrential and then it will run off the garden! My poor, poor roses are in bloom for a day only yet I do love this weather!
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Thank you Sophie. We got a little rain in between heatwaves but one long night of torrential rain saved the day. The plants are doing ok thank goodness. I am enjoying swimming in the sea – a rare pleasure. 😊
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Oooh yes! Weve been swimming in the river; not something I do often! It’s like my childhood of 1976!
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Oh Brigid, your garden is really showing off right now! Everything looks gorgeous!
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Thank you Terri. I am so pleased with it. The years of getting it up and running are over and I can sit in it for long hours. 🌼
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Brigid, your garden is a confusion of beauty and I mean that in the best way. Your roses are beautiful and the arrangement for indoors stunning. Glad you and your garden survived the weather. xxx
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Thank you Barbara. I like the cottage rambling look😊 The flowers are self seeding and they surprise me with new designs… 🌼 xxx
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Brigid, lovely. When you look back you wonder where it all comes from, especially this year. It seems to have shot up from nowhere! The roses are beautiful and I think the astrantia is stunning that deep blood red is gorgeous! PXX
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Thanks Paul. I am so thankful for all my flowers. It only needs a bit of tweaking here and there now. I guess your tropical plants will be very happy in this sunshine. X
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Partly, because they are in pots they need a lot of maintenance, surprisingly a lot of them suffer stress when their root as get too hot!
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It is very hot here now. Too hot for me.😎
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And me Brigid, it is like living back in Turkey were we would only ever venture out early morning and after 6 pm and then in the shade! Past week been having a siesta… old habits die hard! Pxxx
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Ahhh… love. A day in Brigid’s garden! Kim xo
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Thank you Kim. I am outside all day 😉🌼
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Beautiful garden, so full with so many flowers.
I am half winnung the weeding battle.
Thanks for the July tips sooo useful and really appreciated
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Glad you are finding the tips helpful Bella. It is hard keeping everything watered right now 😎
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Yes.. watering will be difficult. I am not watering everyday may be every two days.
Your garden is quite big so it is a lot of hard work.. but it is stunning.
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Your garden looks lovely as always. I am reading your book right now. What a fascinating path your life has taken!
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Thank you. I am so glad you are enjoying it. I always appreciate reviews on Amazon or Goodreads… 😊
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Just wow, so beautiful! When I win my millions, I’m coming to visit you Brigid, so we can sit in your garden together…how delightful that will be…and then you can bring me to that haunted place too!! xo ❤
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Lovely Deb. Let us hope you win. I will make us a triple layer pavlova to celebrate. 😍
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Yummy, sounds delish!! 😙
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Wow these flowers are so beautiful!
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Thank you Diane. 😊
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Beautiful, Brigid. I always look forward to these posts. 🙂
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Thank you Diana. I love taking the photographs to share. 🌼
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Your roses are gorgeous! I’m so glad they survived the heatwave and the storm. 😊
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Thank you. So am I. We have another heatwave now. It was 30+ yesterday and today. Too hot! 🌼
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I feel for you. We’ve had a horrible heatwave and dry spell and it’s really taking a toll on all my flowers.
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Oh Brigid, your garden is so beautiful. Just gorgeous. It must smell heavenly! 💐
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Thank you Alexis. It smells divine. I sit my chair beside my roses and I am eating outside as often as possible. Bliss 😎
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That sounds like Bliss. Im so happy for you, Brigid 💐
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A beautiful garden, Brigid! Pleasures to treasure… ❤ xo
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Thank you Bette. I feel very blessed. X🌼
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Lovely-we love the old English roses and they have the best scents of all. During the 90’s we tried to grow quite a few but Missouri’s climate just made it too much of a challenge. Michael planted our first rose this spring in ages. It’s a climber called 4th of July and smells like cinnamon to me.
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Oh that sounds divine. It is so nice sitting outside inhaling the scent of flowers. Enjoy. 🌸
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We may not want a storm Hector but we certainly could do with the rain. I think 2018 is going to be the year of the rose.
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Yes. It looks set for a long hot summer. A real tonic but we need rain for the flowers… 🌼
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Brigid, wow! A heavenly garden with a profusions flowers to delight. How is it faring in this current heatwave? What a great idea to rescue some roses for indoors. It’s strange how some flower so well and early and others lag behind. I have one rose, The Queen of Scandinavia I think, which has had a hundred roses on it I’m sure, the poor yellow one next to it has had two – I reckon it’s got an inferiority complex! The clematis is wonderful and so unusual. I love the ‘symphony of blue’ from your Irises! Thank you so much for sharing in the wonders of your garden — a joy to read about it and I’m savouring the photos! Happy Weekend! 🌸🌺🌼🌹
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Hi Annika. The heat is rather intense although today was less so. Enjoying swimming in the sea – a rare treat😊 I love the name of your rose. She soubds very regal. Happy weekend 🌼🌼🌼
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Absolutely stunning I can smell it just thinking about it! Yum..
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Thank you. I am heading outside now… 😊
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Have a great day!
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the pink roses are so delicate like a little girl’s smile. love the pops of blue that seem to welcome visitors to linger a while longer. i enjoyed my walk with you
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Thank you Gina. The roses are loving all our sunshine. We have another heatwave. Very hot! 😎🌼
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What a beautiful garden you have in there Bridgid….
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Thank you Mich. Good to see you. 🌼
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It’s so strange to read of a heatwave when we are in our freezing winter!
You have a beautiful garden Brigid & thank you for the great photos!
Remember you’re welcome to drop in for a refreshing cuppa when you want a break,
Jennifer
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Thank you Jennifer. Tea sounds good. We have another heatwave. I have even been swimming in the Atlantic – a rare joy. 🌼
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Sounds lovely for a heatwave, a swim in the Atlantic ocean Brigid! 😀
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Looks amazing!! 😊
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Thank you.
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Those roses are stunning Brigid! I love the arrangement you made before the storm! I am happy to get these gardening tips from you! Thanks so much. Oh love the blue Iris as well.
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My pleasure Lynn. The roses are thriving this year in the sunshine. I am glad you like the tips.
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Your garden is beautiful, Brigid…I could almost smell their delicate scent as I read your words…when summer returns here on the West Coast I must spend more time in gardens and on the beach, you’ve inspired me!
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Thank you Kimberlee. We have another heatwave here – a rare occurence. I hope you get lots of sunshine too. 😎
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It’s Canada Day today and I plan to attend a cool festival on Robson St. with my Mom (it’s very festive…there are samples to be had from the many stores & kiosks lining the street!) and the sun has just started to come out! Enjoy the warmth and your garden, Brigid!
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You have such a beautiful garden Brigid. It shows the love and care you give it.
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Thank you Julie. I would be so lost without it. 🌼
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Your garden is looking marvelous, Brigid. Doesn’t look like you had a storm at all.
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Thank you Robbie. I was greatly relieved when the storm passed. 😊
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Your flowers are really pretty,…..thanks for sharing ❤
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Thank you. I love my garden 🌼
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Beautiful garden of flowers. Thank you for sharing. 😆 💐 🌸 🌺
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My pleasure Janice. I love writing these posts. 🌼
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Your roses are glorious Brigid!! I just love your garden posts. All your care and attention to your garden shines through. hugs hugs friend.
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Thank you Rhonda. I have been outside a lot this summer. The glorious weather has been a real tonic. X 🌼
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Your garden is amazing. Love the layout and gorgeous flowers. Stunning!
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Thank you. It is badly in need of a little rain at the moment. 🌼
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Same with my little city garden.
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Hello Brigid, Adore your garden- so very pretty! Always say a garden without roses is just not a proper garden at all-roses even with their thorns are just so spectacularly pretty plus oh how adore their scents to breathe in too!! Our garden was in desperate need of some rain- just came last night after a long hot dry spell! Have 3 David Austin roses- a Mary Rose rose- pink, Celebration rose- peach and yellow, and, a Rhapsody In Blue rose which is a gorgeous purple – that purple one with a violet scent is my favourite one of them all! Have lots of plants that are bee and butterfly friendly as well as look beautiful. Like you- love plus cherish every single one of them! Thank You for sharing these beautiful pictures! Warmest wishes, Clara 🙂
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Thank you Clara. I am glad the rain arrived. We got it last weekend and a few times since then. The garden is very happy and so am I !
David Austin roses are fabulous. I do not have Rhapsody in Blue but will see if I can fit it in…
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Pleased you have had rain on more than one occasion. It is exceptionally dry here in Devon, hot, as well as very humid!! Our garden is still crying out for water. You would adore Rhapsody In Blue- the scent is phenomenal!! Warmest wishes to You from across the sea, love Clara( our flag in Devon in green yet our land is not right now ;-))
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