nothing says "romance"
more than these wonderful English roses
peaking in May...this is the time that I
cut and cut and cut some more
I just can't get enough of these beauties
if you see them in your nursery I
highly recommend buying one or two
or if you have a small terrace...just put one in a pot
the fragrance and the colors are the most romantic
and beautiful rose
I have ever encountered
and what a great flower to share with friends
I'm sharing these with you today
my friends
best, Kelley
Breath-taking! Thank you for introducing me to these beauties- looking forward to the blooming of the ones I got my mother a couple years ago!
ReplyDeleteKelley, your roses are gorgeous! In the past 2 years we have planted 11 old rose plants, 5 of which are David Austin roses, and I am totally addicted to roses now! I just told my kids that I want another one for Mother's Day! Which varieties do you have?
ReplyDeleteKat
gorgeous!! pink is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love my English Roses. I try to get myself a new one each year. Running out of room but I shall prevail. My neighbors yard is in full view of mine and is bare, I wonder if she would like me to plant some in her yard too!
ReplyDeleteBeauty in abundance Kelley - garden roses are the essence of plenty, can't get enough. Glorious pictures!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! One of my favorite flowers.
ReplyDeleteMMM LOVELY PICS:) I really like your blog and I want to follow, do you have twitter or FB??
ReplyDeleteIf you want some swedish decor inspiration, you can check out my blog:)
Have a great week.
LOVE Maria at inredningsvis.se
(Sweden)
Your roses are beautiful!!They are my favorite.I love your drying rack too!
ReplyDeleteKathy
Hi Kelley! I am getting my first David Austin blooms. They are very young so they are not robust. I am waiting until the third year to allow myself to thoroughly fall in love. The fragrance...!!! What roses are these in the photos? Gorgeous! Gorgeous photos!
ReplyDeleteAnd what, specifically, do you feed them?
Thanks, Kelley!
xoxo, Chris
I could look at those photos of the roses forever, I can almost smell them. Bravo!
ReplyDeleteLisa
Hello everyone!
ReplyDeleteI have 4 varieties: Queen of Sweden , Graham Thomas, Evelyn and The Generous Gardener
all of which are wonderful but I do have to say that Queen of Sweden is the most stout and hearty but Evelyn is the most beautiful! And yes they smell like heaven! I feed them organic rose food and use my compost from the compost bin. Roses love to be pampered, so go for it and you will not go unrewarded.
xx kelley
Utterly gorgeous, Kelley! DA English roses have always been my favorite! Yours look so healthy! :) xoxo laurie
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kelley. I was just thinking, coming back to your page, how much your Ojai living seems to be part of your soul. You tend it all and are developing it with such love and care. It is obvious and much to be admired.
ReplyDeleteNow, I know I must adopt a similar attitude rather than allowing my garden to care for itself. A change in attitude is called for!
I love reading and seeing your blog. (I think I've said that a million times!)
xoxo, Chris