Save the Ramblers

All things, including gardens, are temporary and subject to change…

This is partially why we embrace beauty, knowing this particular beauty won’t last. The flower loses its petals. The chick grows. People we love die. We hold these things in our memories and hearts. In the case of gardens, we enjoy what delights we find today. However, most of our actions imply that we areContinue reading “All things, including gardens, are temporary and subject to change…”

On the Fence (a rose list)

I had to keep myself from pruning in January, but finally it’s time. The Forsythias have two flowers on them. Most people wait for more of the flowers to come out. I have to get started asap to come anywhere near completing this seasonal duty. (I’m mostly on a two year rotation now out ofContinue reading “On the Fence (a rose list)”

I am so excited to finally be able to share this news with all of you. This past Friday, I attended the Save the Ramblers project kick-off at the American Rose Society Center in Shreveport, Louisiana and finally met, in person, the legendary Claude Graves. Claude is a relentless warrior for the conservation of Anne’sContinue reading “Save the Ramblers”