The words… “He’s making a list, checking it twice gonna find out who’s naughty and nice” can send shivers up the spines of small boys and girls!
Soon gardeners will be making their own lists… What to plant, seeds to buy, supplies needed and on and on!
But for now, it’s 2 am and I have jet lag and am wondering about Mary. Did she have a list of things she “needed” or “wanted” for her new baby? If so, I doubt it included a long distance donkey ride, an animal trough, scratchy hay, smelly sheep, shepherds or even angels. Her actual list we will never know, but we do know she heard from God, listened, trusted, obeyed and treasured. Joseph did too. May we always do the same.
The Birth of Jesus
4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.
8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”
16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
Friends, Mr. G and I have recently had the pleasure of spending very special time with all our children and grandchlldren. We even had them all in the same country at the same time! Time to cook together, decorate, stay up too late, attend children’s Christmas programs and all the things families who live in different places never take for granted. I can tell you that WAS on our list AND we felt the blessing and joy making this season oh so special.
I hope this season finds you filled with joy as we celebrate the greatest gift, given to all — the baby in the manger.
Merry Christmas friends. So grateful for you.
PS: Speaking of Joseph …
For King and Country has a wonderful song about what Joseph might be thinking through all this, things on his list, questions he had. The song is called The Carol of Joseph. Mr. G and I LOVE it. Listen / watch here.
We are back from our latest trip across the pond and are loaded down with love, hugs, wonderful memories, books and darling little ornaments just perfect for the annual Boxwood tree. Since my days as a florist I have loved making boxwood trees – though they have evolved to include many more greens than just boxwood. Many of the greens were gathered from the garden and the flowers were ones I dried this summer. I did find some fresh things to add too from Trader Joes.
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Video showing some of the mechanics… I got so “into” the project, I forgot to photograph the beginning! 🙄
Final product…
PAST TREES…
Each year the tree is different and this year I went much larger to accommodate the ornaments. It is truly one of my favorite holiday projects and I think a great way to extend the “garden” season! Keep watered and they will last several weeks.
BOOK CORNER…
While in England I have the pleasure of being very close to the Oxfam Second Hand Book Shop. It calls to me. I try not to go everyday. It is not easy.
Here are the treasures I brought home this time:
The Companion Garden by Bob Flowerdew
A book on how nature can help your plants — by companion planting. Can you believe his last name??
” THE ROSE: Roses are grown everywhere, so they are very prone to pests and diseases. Underplant them with alliums, especially chives and garlic which prevent bad attacks of black spot and increase their perfume. Parsley, thyme, catnip, mignonette, lupins and Limnathes douglassi are also beneficial.”
🌹 NOTE: Limnathes douglassi = Poached Egg Plant (LINK) Buyer beware, it is said to spread easily!!
The Quotable Gardener by Charles Elliott
A collection of wisdom from Jane Austen to P.G. Wodehouse, captures the essence of this country’s favorite hobby. For anyone who counts their hours in the garden as the most enjoyable and satisfying.
“As for the roses, you could not help feeling that roses are the only flowers that impress people at garden parties; the only flowers that everybody is certain of knowing.” -Katharine Mansfield (The Garden Party) 1922
The English Garden by Edward Hyams
“Man has long dreamt of creating an ideal paradise – a Garden of Eden … But Edward Hyams maintains that it is not until the twentieth century that this dream is fully realized and the concept of the true English Garden emerges.”
Great Dixter: Then and Now by Fergus Garrett
This book goes back to the beginning to tell the story of Great Dixter.
– Great Dixter was the family home of gardener and gardening writer Christopher Lloyd – it was the focus of his energy and enthusiasm and fueled over 40 years of books and articles. Now under the stewardship of Fergus Garrett and the Great Dixter Charitable Trust.
“If Dixter remains loved and retains its own identity, everything else will fall into place.” Christopher Lloyd
V. Sackville West’s Garden Book
A collection taken from the “IN YOUR GARDEN” column she wrote for the Observer from 1947 to 1961. It is said that she established a “gentle, bantering relationship” with her readers. This book is a month by month account of what she was doing in the garden. On page 16 the reader learns how she first conceived the idea of a white garden at Sissinghurst and then on page 119 how it turned out! (Be still my heart.) The pages are delicate but very readable and with some pictures – all taken at Sissinghurst.
“Someone ought to write the biographies of persons who had had roses named in their honour. Who was Mme Hardy? Who was Charles de Mills? I don’t know and I long for a Who’s Who to correct my ignorance.” -Vita Sackville West
🌹 NOTE: Several such books exist today that have backgrounds on roses. Here are a couple I enjoy:
A Rose by Any Name, Douglas Brenner & Stephen Scanneillo (LINK)
This one is the “sweetest treasures” I found at the book shop –because of what’s on the inside flap…
Wayside & Woodland Blossoms make as great an appeal to the unskilled lover of flowers as to those deeply versed in botany, for technical terms are used on sparingly and the descriptions are given in language easily understood by the layman.
The work is a classic and undoubtedly supersedes all former books of the same kind. Signed… The Queen
The first printing of Wayside and Woodland Blossoms was 1941.
🌹NOTE: There was one more book that I bought for a friend as the book literally screamed her name at me! 💜
The illustrations in Wayside and Woodland Blossoms are so sweet…
ROSE CHAT…
🌹The final Rose Chat of 2023 has been released and it was so great to end our year with the amazing Dr. David Zlesak. We chatted about one of his areas of expertise… Plant Breeding and Plant Patents.
🌹What a wonderfully rosy year it has been on Rose Chat! Aren’t we fortunate there are so many wonderful people in our rose world! If you missed any of these chats or want to listen again, they are are available at RoseChatPodcast. com.
Here is a video of the lineup from last year that I posted on social media…
🌹I am working on next year’s line up and have some fabulous guests coming to chat about roses. Stay tuned!
Until next time…
I’ll be focusing on Family, Friends, Food and the birth of a King…
Christmas – a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus. There are few holidays more historical or steeped in more tradition than Christmas. … Nativity, Decorations, Santa, Advent, Caroling, Poinsettias, Gifts and so many more. I love tradition – I can almost break out in song at the mention of the word. Remember Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof!!!
When our children were small our life was filled to the brim with Christmas traditions – We wanted them to know who and why we celebrated. We wanted them to have a stong foundation. We wanted them to have all the wonderful memories that Christmas traditions can bring. Oh the joy Mr. G and I experienced in the wonder on their sweet faces.
We now have the pleasure of so much wonder and excitement coming from these little candy canes! We will sure miss them this year! 😢
This was from last year. They have grown so much since then!
This season I have been reading Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas by Ace Collins. It is a fascinating book that taps into my love of tradition and history!
SOME OF MY FAVORITE TRADITIONS…
Christmas Cards: I love receiving them and sending them. A time to share warm wishes and get an update from friends scattered about. Now more than ever. I hear that writing notes/letters, in general, has increased during the pandemic. I am so glad for that. I have sent more notes too but not enough – I plan to send more! In a world of “virtual” I have deeply enjoyed the written notes that I have received this year from others.
Christmas Cookies: Oh the joys of Christmas baking and sharing! My favorite cookie to bake is Grandma B’s Fruitcake Cookies. (recipe here) Even if you think you hate fruitcake, I suspect you will love these cookies too.
My favorite cookie to receive is my sister-in-law’s Pizzelles. A special memory from 2020 happened before the pandemic when our Ohio family came for a Christmas visit in February (so many schedules to work around). We had a traditional Christmas feast and Aunt Cindy treated us by making her family’s traditional cookie – Pizzelles! And, mentored her nephews through this fine art too! Aunt Cindy is from a big, beautiful Italian family where a multitude of wonderful recipes and traditions come from!
I don’t even want to admit how many of those I ate.
Christmas Music: We are definitely on the side of early Christmas music. Hearing Bing sing White Christmas is appropriate and encouraged after Halloween as needed. This season we decided to take advantage of Spotify and created wonderful playlists of all our favorites!
About Poinsettias:
Traditional or not, I will admit I have a love/hate relationship with Poinsettias. (My apologies to Mr. Poinsett) They just don’t fit with my Christmas “vibe,” especially this year. I like a soft, quiet, peaceful, twinkle light filled Christmas with fresh evergreens and pinecones. Then out of the blue comes the Poinsettia in every store! Screaming loudly and proudly that IT IS CHRISTMAS TIME! (In her best “Elf” impression) You gotta appreciate her enthusiasm! So most years I succumb to the loud lure of her call to have a real Christmas experience you must have a poinsettia. Then she comes home with me and sadly she just doesn’t fit in — demanding so much attention with those big beautiful bracts! Anyone else???
About Gifts:
Gift-giving can be a sweet part of Christmas. The wisemen certainly set the stage for gift giving. It can also be so “commercial” and can put undo strain on people. We each have to find our way with our own how and why of giving gifts.
While I do very much believe that it is more blessed to give than to receive … I just have to tell you about a special gift I received!
Look at this! While it was not a Christmas gift, recently a special friend sent me a book that I will treasure. It is a classic… “How to Grow Roses by J. Horace McFarland and Robert Pyle. Two men that are giants in the world of roses! Thank you Carrie!
This book sent me down a rabbit hole of wanting to know more and more about these two great men.
Want to go down the rabbit hole with me?
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
J. HORACE McFARLAND…
J. Horace McFarland was the son of nurseryman and publisher George McFarland, who settled in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania after coming home from the Civil War. Young Horace worked in his father’s nursery, but also gained experience setting type in his father’s publishing business, printing seed lists and later nursery catalogs. At age 30, in 1889, Horace McFarland purchased the vacant Mount Pleasant School where he opened his own publishing company, the J. Horace McFarland Company. He studied the newly invented color-photoengraving process, and subsequently gained contracts with major establishments to publish handsome nursery catalogs, numerous magazines, and significantly, L. Hyde Bailey’s monumental four-volume horticultural work, the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture.
J. Horace McFarland was named the Father of the American Rose Society.
One Hundred years after J. Horace McFarland became affiliated with the American Rose Society, the organization’s Board of Directors unanimously voted to bestow the title of “Father of the American Rose Society” at a convention in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Though he was not instrumental in the founding of the American Rose Society (the ARS had been in existence for about 20+ years before nurseryman-publisher J. Horace McFarland joined the organization), he was instrumental in turning the commercial growers’ organization into one that welcomed — and served — ordinary home gardeners and lovers of roses. McFarland was and is the most significant contributor to the organization. To this day, he remains the most remarkable and most loved rosarian the American Rose Society has known.
Robert Pyle was an internationally known nurseryman as well as a noted authority on roses. Throughout his life, he served in many capacities of several horticulture organizations including the American Rose Society, the National Association of Plant Patent Owners, the American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboretums, the American Horticultural Society.
FROM STAR ROSES & PLANTS WEBSITE...
Over 75 years ago, Robert Pyle laid the foundation that still exists at Star® Roses and Plants today: A beautiful garden begins with exceptional plants. By establishing friendships with nurseries and hybridizers all over the world, Pyle expanded our horticultural palette. These friendships have allowed us to work with some of the world’s most innovative nurseries to introduce plants that have passed the ultimate test — the rigorous and diverse American climate. For some amazing pictures and more history, read on here.
THE PEACE ROSE
Most likely the most famous rose of all time, the Peace Rose, was introduced by Robert Pyle in 1943.
THE ROSE OF THE CENTURY
The video below tells the beautiful historical story of the Peace Rose. As you watch, you will see how many of the great rose giants intersect during one of the most tumultuous times in our history to bring us this beautiful symbol.
Hope you enjoyed your trip down the rabbit hole! Welcome to my world! 🤦♀️
BACK TO CHRISTMAS
Our Christmas decor is slowly coming together. We are savoring every minute. As is the order of the day for us – it is peaceful and adorned with twinkle lights.
We have had wonderful weather – just perfect for gathering evergreens and plant material from the garden for swags, wreaths, and other decor for inside and out.
For the first time, I am using battery-powered candles in some areas. I do appreciate them however, they will never completely replace the enchantment that a real flickering candle gives. BUT what a bonus the timer is! 🕯
My Annual Boxwood Tree…
CHRISTMAS DINNER
Our original plan was to be in England for Christmas. While our hearts break for the cancellation, we have decided to embrace our reality and we will celebrate in traditional English style. And use modern technology for our visit with our loves!
ON THE MENU…
Standing Rib Roast
Yorkshire Pudding
Creamed Peas
Roasted Root Vegetables
Wassail
Mincemeat Pies – ALL THE WAY FROM ENGLAND!!! 🇬🇧 Thanks to our sweet daughter!
When I think of my own “Plan B” celebration, I think of Mary and I am sure that her son’s birth in a drafty cave with animals for company and a feeding trough for a baby bed was not her Plan A. Whether we are on Plan A, B or C, God uses it all for his glory. And, we are so grateful!
And she (Mary) brought forth her first-born Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, and laid Him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn” (Luke 2:7)
This is an article I originally posted in 2012 but the recipe is still delish & the book is fantastic. . . . . . . . . . .
For as long as I can remember, every year we had Christmas Tea. I’m not sure where my mom found the recipe originally but it was a popular addition to “community” and “church” cookbooks in the 80s. Two other names given this tea is Spice Tea or more often … Russian Tea – for reasons I do not know. But I do know It is warm and citrusy and so so so very good!
From Southern Living…
One of the earliest references for “Russian Tea” was in The New York Times in December 1882 in “an article containing advice from a doctor on how to stay hydrated while riding a tricycle recreationally.” The original recipes referred to a simple iced tea served with lemon and sometimes sugar. A 1907 edition of the San Antonio Gazette included a recipe that featured the now trademark combination of lemon, orange, sugar, and tea. Since no one can compete with a classic glass of sweet tea, though, in the South, Russian Tea became synonymous with a hot drink flavored with oranges or lemons and spiced with vanilla, rum, cinnamon, and sometimes preserved cherries.
OUR TRADITION
Making Christmas Tea is a tradition our family continues. Each year we make tons of tea to share. Last night was my 2nd round of tea making.
All packed up and ready to go…
THE BOOK
In the 80s Tom Hegg, an American author, teacher, and theatrical professional wrote a book called, A Cup of Christmas Tea.
This book tells the story of a young man’s “obligation” turned into a great blessing. It is a favorite tradition of our family to slow down for an evening, read the book, and enjoy a cup of tea together.
It is a short and sweet book and if you’d like to hear it beautifully read to you, check out the video below…
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well and store in an airtight container.
Use 1 -3 T of mix in a mug. Stir in boiling water. Adjust to taste.
Christmas is just around the corner. Enjoy all the season has to offer. Sit down, relax and enjoy a cup of Christmas tea. And, do what we do each year, read A Cup of Christmas Tea.
I love Christmas trees. I love most evergreens. I particularly love boxwoods. I know. I know. There are two kinds of people in the world — those who love boxwood and those who don’t. But, I do. Can’t remember without looking if I shared with you my boxwood horror this year. For about 6 years we have had a boxwood hedge around our patio. They did not make it through the winter. I thought it was “winter kill” but I now suspect from the look of things, it was blight. They had to be taken out — all 15 of them! Mr. G was my hero as he took them out one by one. He put up with my tears and was very sweet about it. What a guy!
Back to the original subject, Christmas Trees, I love them. Fresh ones. Filled to the brim with ornaments and twinkle lights!
This year due to so much travel, we decided not to have a tree but we have twinkle lights everywhere!
CHRISTMAS TREE TRIVIA
The first recorded Christmas tree can be found on the keystone sculpture of a private home in Alsace in 1576. German Protestants are often credited with the first circulation of the Christmas Tree, using them to decorate their houses. Protestant Christian reformer Martin Luther is said to have added the first lighted candles to an evergreen tree. The inspired decoration came out of admiration of the snow glistening from the trees on his walk home Christmas Eve.From Meg Bucker’s The History and Meaning of the Christmas Tree
Wooster, a small country town located in north-central Ohio, claims to have hosted the first Christmas Tree in America in 1847. German immigrant August Imgard might be the first to decorate the tree with candy canes; “Imgard cut a blue spruce tree from a woods outside town, had the Wooster village tinsmith construct a star, and placed the tree in his house, decorating it with paper ornaments, gilded nuts and kuchen.” From Meg Bucker’s The History and Meaning of the Christmas Tree
Artificial Christmas trees have outsold real ones since 1991.
In Poland, spiders or spider webs are common Christmas tree decorations because according to legend, a spider wove a blanket for Baby Jesus. In fact, Polish people consider spiders to be symbols of goodness and prosperity at Christmas. (Almost makes me like them. 😳 Almost. )
MY 2018 CHRISTMAS TREE…
Lucky for me I still have many boxwoods around the garden. Plenty for making boxwood trees. Such a fun project. When I was a florist I made so many of them and never tired of the project!
PROCESS PICS…
Getting started…
BLOOM THYME
David Austin roses in my garden…
The Ingenious Mr. Fairchild
Albrighton Rambler
The Generous Gardener
Olivia Rose Austin
Boscobel
This week we lost one of the giants of the rose world – David Austin Snr. Mr. G says I have had a secret crush on him for 30 years. That might be true. When I was putting my first real rose garden together, I was feverishly researching all types of roses (without the benefit of the internet) and happened on the “something and someone new” in the rose world – Mr. Austin. He was a pioneer that followed his heart and used his gifts to bring us the beautiful Engish roses by blending historical roses (for form and fragrance) with modern roses (for repeat blooming and additional colors). I never had the privilege of meeting him, but he was very well represented by Michael Marriott who worked with him for more than 30 years and shares how special he was.
Thank you Mr. Austin for all the beauty you shared with our world. Well done, Sir.
Whew, that was a long post. If you made it to the end— Thank You!
Merry Christmas friends. Wishing you a holiday filled with joy, peace, love and plenty of twinkle lights!
I have always loved the Christmas Carol, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. If you are not familiar, the verse is…
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
This season I have thought of it so often as our family has been in need of comfort and has been given so much joy.
COMFORT
Our need for comfort came as we walked through finding care for our beloved matriarch this year as she needed extra care and in slowly handing her over to her Heavenly Father. Our comfort came from our family, our friends, and our faith. Faith in the scripture that tells us in John 14,
“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.”
We know she was welcomed into her forever home with open arms. JOY!
OH, THE JOY!
Joy in remembering stories and hearing new stories of a life well lived.
Joy in the man that I am privileged to share my life with.
Joy in our grown children who inspire us every day.
Joy in our friendships – we have the best.
Joy in our “littles.” These little boys make our hearts want to sing. Their innocent faces full of wonder and unbridled expressions of love can erase all the murky dust our world sprinkles around us.
Just look at them! JOY!
BLOOM THYME
When we left Indiana is was cold and “frosty.”
But here in sunny California, there are roses and their companions in bloom! JOY!
I leave you with wishes for a wonderful Bloom Thyme Friday and Pentatonix singing God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen…. JOY!
OH, ONE MORE THING!!
The African Violet cuttings the littles worked on in the Potting Shed a couple months back (read about that here) are starting to grow! JOY!
Yep, just looking at their pictures, I could just break out in song!!!
Wishing you a week filled with all the things that fill you with Joy!
The pictures of my fruitcake cookies on social media have been receiving a myriad of comments — everything from “Yuk” to “Yay” to family stories! I love the stories so keep them coming in the comment section below!
A cake once revered, is now the butt of many holiday jokes—and with good reason. Have you tried some of the things they sell as “fruitcake”???? 😳
The fruitcake is traced back to at least Roman times and is often the cake choice of royals. Did you know that Charles and Diana’s wedding cake was a fruitcake with cream cheese frosting.
We are the third generation to make these cookies. Christmas would not be Christmas for Mr. G without these cookies. For me they were an acquired taste, but I have crossed over the line and totally love these cookies too.
The recipe is so simple!
Five ingredients:
1 lb candied fruit (mixed) chopped in small pieces.
1/2 cup self rising flour
1 cup of shredded coconut (Update: We now add 1.5 cups of coconut!)
2 cups chopped pecans
1 can sweetened condensed milk
Dredge fruit through flour
Add coconut, nuts and milk
Bake on parchment paper lined cookie sheet for 15 – 25 minutes.
300 degree oven
Makes approximately 4 dozen.
While it’s not necessary, I like to refrigerate the dough before baking.
Store uncovered — as much as possible.
Note: If you have trouble finding candied fruits … check here.
Give the cookies a try and let me know what you think!
Many of you have asked for the cranberry sauce recipe that my daughter affectionately named “Christmas Cran.”
For my rose friends, Elena Williams tried this recipe and is a big fan!
I was introduced to this recipe when I bought my first microwave and was given the gift of a free microwave cooking class!
Several of the recipes I learned in the class I still make — but none more consistently than the cranberry sauce! Our family enjoys “Christmas Cran” every Christmas AND every Thanksgiving!
Sweet, citrusy goodness….
3/4 – 1 Cup of Sugar
1/4 teaspoon each of ground cloves, cinnamon and allspice (I usually add more cinnamon)
1/2 cup of apple or orange juice (This year I used the juice from the tangerines I had on hand and it was fab.)
1 lb of whole cranberries
1 medium apple – peeled, cored and chopped
1/2 cup pecans or walnuts (They go in AFTER the cooking process.)
Combine SUGAR, SPICES and JUICE in 2 qt casserole. STIR. Add CRANBERRIES and APPLES. STIR.
COVER
Microwave on HIGH for 9 – 10 minutes.
Remove and add NUTS. STIR. (Caution: This is screaming hot!)
Pour into pretty dish and COOL.
Stirring up some Christmas Cran…
Hope you enjoy and I hope you have a wonderful holiday season!
Even though we love our traditional recipes, we also love trying new things! Share your family favorites for the holidays!
We as gardeners love what we do! But, the right tool can make all the difference and Christmas is the perfect time to share ideas with Santa to get just what we want and need for the coming growing season!
Below are some garden gifts that I highly recommend you buy for your garden friends OR whisper in Santa’s ear so they show up around your Christmas tree or in your stocking!
THE GARDENER’S HOLLOW LEG…
Bob Blomberg’s Gardener’s Hollow Leg® makes yard and garden clean up tasks easier! This handy “hands-free” debris holder is a must have for all pruning, weeding and harvesting tasks.
Vinnie Suozzi’s Ring Weeder has a forked tip that pierces the ground with ease allowing you to loosen the soil around the weed to “pluck” it out without breaking off the root of the weed. Made of light weight high strength injection molded ABS plastic, The Ring Weeder allows you to get your weeding done swiftly.
For the details of how this product found it’s place in the garden, read on…HERE.
Annie Haven’s Moo Poo Tea has been a staple in my garden for many years. Whether I am using it to soak my bare root roses or bulbs before planting or adding moo poo tea to the over all care of all my plants in containers and in the ground, moo poo makes a major difference!
Try it for yourself … HERE. Shipping is always free!
BARNEL PRUNERS AND BIONIC GLOVES FROM WENDY TILLEY, THE ROSE GARDENER
Who doesn’t want to be more bionic in the garden. I am convinced that without my Barnels and my bionic gloves … I would have a major loss of power!
Read all about these amazing tools and many more on Wendy’s website HERE.
Listen to Wendy give you the background stories, HERE.
And, what about a membership to an organization that is near and dear to my heart!?!
If you know someone who is interested in knowing more about roses, now is a great time to give them a trial membership to the American Rose Society.
You’ll receive discounts at public gardens, copies of their award winning magazine, American Rose, plus a ton of other benefits … all for only $10.
