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GARDENING NEWS 055
The scent of R
oses provide one of the greatest scents of June. These versatile shrubs produce beautiful fl owers and historically they have been used
for centuries as room decoration One of the oldest rose fossils dates back 35 million years, while in more recent history it is said that Cleopatra of Egypt sprinkled rose petals around her palace before Mark Antony visited. Around 150 million rose plants, give or
June Caroline Knight
take a few, are purchased annually across the world, so just why do roses make such a great garden addition? • Primarily because of the fl owers – they are large and luscious.
Diary date NGS Open Garden – 17th June (2pm-6pm)
Watergate House, Fordwich (CT2 0DB) is a magical and ancient walled garden (pictured above), with defi ned areas, once owned by St Augustine’s Abbey and backing onto the peaceful River Stour. Make a date on 17th June to simply enjoy the beauty or be inspired to get planting yourself when it is open as part of the National Garden Scheme. Admission £4, children free, homemade teas available.
• If you pick the right variety they have the most amazing scent. Fact: rose oil is used in the perfume industry. • Roses are relatively reliable and easy to look after as well as being a hardy shrub. • They come in many versatile forms including bush roses, miniatures, hedging varieties and climbers. • Many have been awarded ‘special occasion’ names, making them ideal to give as gifts. • Rose water and rose syrup can be used in cooking. Rose hip can be turned into tea or jam and it is said to contain vitamins, while rose petals can also be used in wine making. • What’s more, roses can improve your mood – it’s claimed that their scent is uplifting and actually good for you!
4 things to do
IN THE GARDEN this month
1. Prune spring fl owering shrubs and clematis. 2. Water your pots and containers at least once per day. You can sprinkle some slow- release fertiliser into your pots and water it in as you’ll want your plants to keep on fl owering until the end of the summer. 3. Mow the lawn little and often. Allow the mowings to stay on the lawn to put a bit of life back into the turf, especially benefi cial during hot, dry weather. 4. Got a problem with aphids? Move your bird feeders near to the affected plants – the birds will carry out some organic bio- control free of charge!
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