by Marylouise Cartwright | Jun 17, 2014 | Garden, relaxation, roses
These make me smile. When you lean down to smell a rose, all of your worries seem to disappear. Unless there is a bee in it. But bees are good too....
by Marylouise Cartwright | May 7, 2014 | Garden, relaxation, roses
I love the weather at the moment. It is a bit brisk first thing in the morning but if you are lucky enough to be able to stroll around in the garden at say 10.30 am with a cup of tea……. you will get some wonderful surprises. (That is a...
by Marylouise Cartwright | Sep 15, 2013 | relaxation, roses, walks
The air is full of the scent of flowers and fruit at the moment. I just love it. Turn off the TV and take a walk just on twilight. The smell is intoxicating. Do it, you will come home with more energy and drive than before you left. Be...
by Marylouise Cartwright | Jun 25, 2013 | gardening, roses
Now (June /July) is the time to prune your roses. Aerate the soil around the base to allow water and fertiliser to get to the roots. Spray with an insecticide/ fungicide and spread some sugar cane mulch around the base. You should have some beautiful...
by Marylouise Cartwright | May 26, 2012 | feet up, relaxation, roses, tea
A day of rest … huh. I am a mother so a day of rest is a thing of the past but it is still important to take time for your self. Make a cup of tea, put your feet up and take time to smell the roses. How do you spend your lazy...