Although it looks as though there is nothing much happening in the garden, the starkness of bare branches is just an indication that things are exactly as they should be.
Winter in our garden is a time to plan; a time to expand the gardens to include even more heirloom roses.
That means taking up more areas of what was previously a field to extend the gardens further.
Winter also means we are awaiting the arrival of bare-rooted roses that we ordered in Autumn. More varieties of Tea roses. More rambling and climbing roses to cover newly planned arches and fences.
And while we wait for these to arrive, we're going about putting into place garden extensions that were previously planned on paper. And building more arches for the ramblers and extending garden beds for the new Tea roses.
Our next task will be to plant out these roses when they arrive by post in late winter. That means some simple administrative tasks; like keeping a list of the roses we've ordered; checking off that list against the actual roses that arrive; and, of course, planting the roses according to plans drawn up earlier.
And so after all the work of winter is done (and we haven't even mentioned pruning!) it is fun to anticipate what the next season will bring. And discover more beauty as the roses begin to bloom for the first time!
And to then create more lovely things from the heirloom roses ..
Inspiring workshops ..
Infusing pure olive oils with our fragrant rose petals ..
that go into our botanical soaps and skin balms ..
And pretty flower crowns for little (and not so little) crowns ..
And more gorgeous, fragrant posies and bouquets from the treasure trove of heirloom roses in our gardens at Edgeworth Lley.
Truly a labour of love that brings great joy ..
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