Garden Blogs

I have quite a few roses now in my garden. A big pink one called Princess Elizabeth (according to my neighbour) that was here when we moved in. It was hidden at the back of an overgrown border and had taken on a very strange shape in its quest for sunlight. After a couple of years severe pruning (I am rather fond of my secateurs) it is this year very beautiful indeed. June is the month for roses and I have six in a raised bed outside the back door. I can't remember the names but it really doesn't matter. What is truly lovely is the smell and it makes a great start to the day to take in a good whiff of roses in the morning air. One or two more in pots (patio roses which stay small with many buds) and a lovely rambling rose in a border at the back of the garden. They may be traditional but then so is veg gardening so perhaps ready for a comeback. A few pics attached to tempt those of you without roses (sadly, I can't post up the smell!)