Two Zero One Three, Roses and Roses

Snapshots of Roses
Bye, bye, orchids and hello roses.  The amazing orchids have gone, and now is the time to welcome the roses, it is their season.  Beautiful and colourful roses are growing in our backyard, and now they are in full bloom.  My hard work and dedication to the garden has paid off.   I love to share these snapshots with you all.  Enjoy!

The Roses

From a mini rose, rose bushes to standard roses.

Rich Red Roses are adorning the white wall at present.

It is a shame that the roses do not stay long and the petals are bruised because of the strong wind and heavy rain, but I am glad that I could pick some for the house not only for the family to enjoy, but also I could protect the roses from ruin.


October Roses (From A Rose Lover's.  BOOK of DAYS)
The Fragrance of Roses: Other flower offer perfume, some in more lavish abundance, yet no other moves the heart more profoundly than that of the rose.
There is not just one rose fragrance, but many; and here are assembled a collection whose scent offers as much variety to the nose as their colours give to the eye.
- Mahina 81, a beautiful but uncommon large-flowered rose from France. (colour: peach)
-The sweet briar (Rosa eglanteria) can make a pest of itself in Australia, but there are few scents as delicious as that of its young leaves, wafted on the evening air. (colour: hot pink)
-Arthur Bell, one of the most sweetly scented of yellow roses . . . (colour: bright yellow)
-Heritage has the perfect old garden rose form, as well as being beautifully coloured and powerfully fragrant. (colour: between cream and peach)
-Diamond Jubilee, varies much in colour with the season, but the delicious fragrance is constant, as is the health and vigour of the bush.  It grows well everywhere. (colour: beautiful yellow)
-Allspice won high awards in America, the Judges praising its fragrance, but it smells soft and sweet rather than spicy. (colour: pale creamy yellow)
- Blessing and Irish raised rose of compact habit and abundant flowering.  It likes a cold climate and is suitable for cutting. (colour: dusky orange)
(Sorry there are no pictures/photos for those samples of fragrance roses)



October and November are the best months to visit the rose garden, well if you do, have a good time, smell the roses and enjoy.


Rose Cake
In my kitchen, I have been baking mini Rose Cakes.  The cake is based on middle eastern flavour, but as always I add a little twist which makes the cake deliciously different. I may be able to share the recipe next time.  Stay Tuned.

Added 23-10-2013

Sugared Rose Petals

Wash fresh rose petals and dry them.  Brush the petals with egg white, roll them on castor sugar.

Place the sugared petals on a tray which is lined with baking paper and place it on a dry place, away from humidity.

It takes a few hours or even a day to dry, transfer on an airtight container.  Take as needed for the cake decoration.




Thanks For Visiting
Until Next Post
Susy