Years ago, our grandmother carefully tended one of the most exquisite rose gardens, in her small backyard in Flushing, NY. As children, we would play hide and seek among the tidy little islands of hybrid tea roses. We were always being reminded by our parents, of the delicate, and thorny nature of these towering blooms, which grew in shades of crimson, fuchsia, yellow and creamy white.
When these beauties were ready for cutting, our grandmother would lovingly place them, at center stage, in a clear glass vase on the living room table. Thus, anointing the space with their pleasurable scent. It is a memory that is as fresh, as those flowers were that day.
David Austin, is a renowned British rose breeder, whose specialty is preserving and continuing the "old" rose garden. A connoisseur of growing large petaled and immensely fragrant rose varieties, he offers a wide selection for every taste. Here is a peek at some of the roses David Austin has to offer, as featured in the May/June 2011 issue of Garden Design Magazine...
'Rosalind'
'Juliet' and 'Miranda'
'Kiera'
We are sure grandmother would approve of these gorgeous blooms for her own garden. And the notion of nurturing a vintage plant, so very rich in tradition, memory, and beauty. -Al
Photos courtesy Garden Design Magazine, by Maria Robledo
It's all about roses, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteI love your cherished memories.
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I love the story you shared about your grandmother. What a sweet memory...I ordered 2 new David Austin roses that should be delivered this week (shreek!). Can't wait to get them planted.
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Judy
great story. roses are great investment, it can give you a lifetime hapinness as long as you give the TLC! thanks for sharing...verbena cottage
ReplyDeleteBeautiful roses and a wonderful story!
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Yvonne
There are few things as beautiful as a Vintage Rose....... Love your memories. I have the same but of the Sweet Pea & Peony.
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Marilyn
I haven't always been a fan of roses but have begun appreciating them more recently. The photos here are gorgeous!
ReplyDeletewonderful story and beautiful blooms!
ReplyDeleteI love David Austin roses, too, they are so beautiful! I would love to have a couple of DA rose bushes in my garden.
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Cindy
Beautiful !!! I so need a Rose Garden .... Stunning photos!! Thank you for all you lovely comments, i really appreciate it. Have a Great Week!
ReplyDeleteOh I LOVE those pics. Hopefully my garden will get going soon. I am still waiting on my Peonies... Soon I hope:)
ReplyDeleteThese are very beautiful roses... I wish I could plant stuff but I live in an apt and I honestly dont have much room
ReplyDeletethese are gorgeous pictures. thanks for ur comment, very looking forward to NYC!! :)
ReplyDeletelovely roses!
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Angelica
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The colour is breathtaking. True romance. Thanks for sharing the photo, and drop by me too, soon.
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What a wonderful post and such fond memories you have of your childhood. The photographs are beyond beautiful. I can literally feel to softness of the petals and smell them through my laptop. ~ Abby
ReplyDeleteLovely post with beautiful memories--thanks for visiting me today. How lucky you were to have worked with Melissa Clark!
ReplyDeleteLoving this collection and the beautiful vintage vases that go along with each...amazing how the simplest gestures recall the most memorable events :D
ReplyDeletexo-Julie
Peace. Love. LOL!
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Beautiful roses, and sweet memories :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful way to remember your Grandma. I would have to loved to see that garden. Gorgeous pictures!
ReplyDeleteLovely story! I think I can smell these beauties right through my comnputer! I don't have any roses here in this jungle...but mis my climbers from NY! Great post!
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Hf,K
beautiful :)
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Oh how I would love to plant roses like this in my garden to be. The lovely smell of old breed roses are fantastic. Lovely post Al <3
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Later my friend! Have a lovely sunday.
These pics are
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can almost smell
them....wonderful!!
xx Suzanne