The beauty of roses...

Our roses are blooming well this year...

Elizabeth's nurturing has definitely been worthwhile.

It is all about the roses.

If, like us, you are a rose fan then this coming weekend you should head for Chateau du Rivau for their 'Garden Day'

You will be able to appreciate their 450 different varieties of fragrant roses and there will be several experts on hand during the weekend.

For further details in English: See Here. 

The Chateau also has a good email communication system, The mail for this event can be viewed here, where you can also sign up to their mailing list.

We are hoping to attend on Sunday so if you are there we may see you....

Rosier "Pierre de Ronsard"

This posting comes courtesy of my brother George and his wife Marj...

Today we bought a climbing rose "Pierre de Ronsard" to grow up the trunk of the pollarded willow

It has been well and truly watered and composted in, so should get off to a flying start.

It has even prompted me to build a little dry stone walling round the base of the tree - just to show off the rose, of course!

In no time at all we hope to see its lovely blooms..

So thank you, George and Marj, and we know you'll understand if we ask.."How do you like the bird-bath?"!