What price, a Bouquet of Flowers?
Yet, we've all done it, haven't we? Made a dash to the local supermarket for a quick bunch of flowers as a host gift, or a thank you. ...


Why Creating a Garden is Good for You
Whenever I have been asked to open our garden for viewing, even if only for a small group as part of a private viewing, I am overcome...


Exploring Modern Floral Design using Sustainable Techniques
I have always used old fashioned floristry techniques ever since I started cutting flowers from my own garden. The concept of using...


A Place to Bloom; Gardening for Pleasure & Beauty
For many of us gardening came to the forefront during the Covid lockdowns.  Even though I've gardened for most of my adult life, I know...


The Art of Sustainably Growing Scented Roses for Year-Round Pleasure
I'm sure I'm preaching to the choir here, but ... Have you ever wondered where your roses come from? Or who grows them? Or even...


Is your Fresh Flower Bouquet Chemical Free?
We all know the difference between chemically sprayed food versus organically or sustainably grown food, right? Likewise, some...


Summer Roses & the Challenges of Extreme Weather
Summer has well and truly arrived. In fact, it has arrived with a vengeance. When we lived in Queensland, people would often comment...


Who we are, and What we do?
For this Spring season, I thought I'd share a little bit of information about who we are, what we do and what our plans for the future...


Why we grow Scented Heritage Roses sustainably ...
Forgive me, but I'm going to get a little preachy here ... Everyone loves a fragrant rose; one they can push their face into and take in...


Creating Magic in the Rose Garden
Have you ever wandered into a garden and felt as though you had entered a secret, magical place? When I talk about a 'magical' garden,...





































