Monthly Archives: August 2007

The Roses of August, Part II

For the roses, this has been an exceptional August, an exceptional summer, and an exceptional year.  I have a dozen different roses in bloom in the garden right now: Double Delight, Fisherman's Friend, Garden Party, Gertrude Jekyll, Heritage, Lagerfeld, Melody … Continue reading

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And The Bloom Continues …

The roses seem intent on proving that the heat of August is no impediment to lots of blooms.  Lots of them continue to open new blossoms almost every day, filling the garden with color and fragrance.  In addition to those … Continue reading

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The Roses of August

In years past, August has been relatively quiet in the garden, as the heat of summer puts a damper on things.  Not this year!  Many of the roses are covered with blooms; I've just posted forty (!) photos of roses … Continue reading

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