NEWS1 February 2006 ? Progress in the Royal National Rose Society ? Gardens +++NEW PHOTOS +++EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY!
Many of you viewing these photographs will have memories of the house and pavilion but will be far more used to seeing them surrounded by roses These photographs were taken on Monday, January 23rd, 2006
The President's Men (and women) Forward to 21st March 2007 - as the planting season drew to a close President Ann Bird enlisted the help of a few members to help complete the planting of the new roses Ann was there of course leading from the front
In the background (actually planting) Jill Bennell, Mike Thompson, Gareth Davies and John Anthony
Jill Bennell, and others, turned up for several weeks during March and April and it's obvious that Jill really loved getting her hands in the soil!
The Edland Pavilion was looking somewhat tired and in need of decorating
John Anthony, Geoff Bird, Ron and Ann Niblett all got the paintbrushes and rollers out to give the old place a facelift
John Anthony shows a deft touch with the brush
12th April 2006 9th June 2007 What a difference roses make!
The Pergola and obelisks, sponsored by Classic Garden Elements, are really starting to become part of the garden now that the roses are growing into them
The finial detail on the main pergola
Companion Planting Visitors to the new gardens will notice a marked change in the way that the rose beds are laid out. Gone are the large formal beds with row after row of the same variety; instead the beds display the roses in smaller groups, planted alongside companion plants. This has two advantages;
The new beds are still very young but are already showing us how Britain's favourite flower can grow well and thrive alongside all the other garden varieties
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