R Mundi (Gallica Rose)

I call this rose Miss Mundi - a very feminine rose dressed in pink and white chiffon. Delicately scented she demands that you stop and admire her and touch her and of course she gets her way. Everyone loves her.

Sigrunn's Geranium

Sigrunn, this is the Geranium you admired in my garden, but a very young one. We will nurture it for you until your visit in late August. After that you will have to pamper it until next year when you can plant it in your tub or garden and take some cuttings in autumn - it has a lovely pinky-white heavy head with a variegated large leaf. A real stunner.

Little Blue Flower

I found this tiny blue flower on the step leading to the garden. Sweet. I have no idea what it is - it looks like a little violet

Deckchairs - A Very British Institution

These deckchairs I found on the pavement in Swaffam, Norfolk - I think they originate from the seaside town of Huntstanton. They were dirty and battered. I put new canvasses on them and now they adorn my garden - his and hers! Guess which one is mine?

Rosebery Cottage Garden

Just a few more photos of the roses and flowers in my garden. My Sister-in-Law from Norway has been here for a visit and she has taken beautiful photos of all the roses. Monty (cat) is sitting looking very bemused at all the goings on in the garden, with us all running around, taking photos!

Albertine

I feel I must just tell you about Albertine. We planted her about 12 years ago and she has now grown right up to the top window of our cottage. This minx would climb higher but we stop her. She is very high maintenance, needing to be groomed (pruned) each day. The scent from this rose is heavenly and she gives us and everyone who sees her so much pleasure, a real show stopper. Alas she will only grace us with her presence for about 1 month but I have plenty of memories on file!

Monty

Here is Monty - he is 6 years old. We acquired Monty through the RSPCA - he was 7 months old and had had several owners. We were told we could return him if we could not cope with his tantrums but once he entered our house he settled down and decided this was his home and we have never looked back - he is a wonderful cat and he is king of his castle.

Hello - welcome to my blog

I've just opened my window to check on my beautiful roses and garden as we have not had much rain recently - and I need them to look happy and not droopy.