Hello dear rose friends as we all revel in the glory of our spring gardens – colour, fragrance and absolutely breath-taking beauty surround us!
I apologise profusely for the NO SHOW last week … it all got so very, very busy after I had a few days off for my very first Oaks Day at Flemington Racecourse as part of Melbourne Cup week … here’s what I wrote about that …
“The roses at Flemington on Oaks Day were amazing, so much so, my friend Marilyn had to keep telling me to keep my mouth closed … I was in awe and loved every moment of the occasion! I waited till the last race to win 1st, 2nd and 3rd place bets so yes, I had a fabulous day …”
Then we presented for the weekend at State Rose & Garden Show in the State Rose Garden at Werribee – I am delighted to tell you that this magnificent rose garden was voted 5th IN THE WORLD by the World Federation of Rose Societies – every rose lover MUST visit these spectacular gardens which are predominantly maintained by a group of 120 + volunteers who meet there every Wednesday and Saturday.
If you live close and would like to become part of this friendly group of volunteers, please contact s.turner2@westnet.com.au to register your interest.
Back at the Rose Farm we are now enjoying magnificent flowering potted roses … it’s spectacular now and you should jump in the car and visit soon … the garden is magnificent also and we welcome you to take a walk with us.
GRA’S GARBLE …
To say it’s been busy is an understatement so here’s a joke to have a giggle …
At that stage, DEVONIENSIS, CLB. had only been planted by our front door about 18 months. I knew that a southerly aspect was a big ask of a TEA ROSE, and really felt I’d done the wrong thing by her when she became smothered in mildew.
You suggested that I give her a couple more years to really get her roots down, and that chances were she would then go for it if she could get high enough to catch the westerly winter afternoon sun, and if not, then to shift her to a sunnier location.
Ka-boom! Get going she did. With my neighbour’s front garden, we have a scrumptiously perfumed corner of our street, and it’s a delight to arrive home, bushed after a day of teaching, to be greeted by such a heavenly sight.
I remember mentioning to you that if she comes good, I’ll send you a photo! Many thanks for a delightful visit … I’m due for another … and for your encouragement and advice.
Hope the spring season is a great one for Silkies. Very best wishes – Deb”
Just letting you know that roses arrived safely and planted out well, which was very welcome because they shipped during weather up around 40 degrees. So thank you very much for the careful packing!
All the best, Andrew”
‘GRA’S BLUE’ rose is now back in stock and we have lovely flowering potted plants ready for planting …
Enjoy the roses all around you …
cheers from the team at Silkies Rose Farm, Clonbinane.