Hedgerow to home cooking
This is such a perfect time of year to forage! Either in charity shops for fun items ofclothing, little bits of pretty pottery and glassware or out in nature, in the hedgerowfor free food! There...
A rose by any other name….
I wanted to let you know the thrilling news…Thompson and Morgan are going to name a rose CAROLINE QUENTIN!
Keep your eyes open for the Sparsholt College Stand at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show… its launching there and I went to go and visit it myself today for the big launch.
It’s so lovely; a proper candy pink and it's sweetly scented too, I’m delighted to say.
It's been inspired by my lifelong love of gardening; it's romantic, artistic and deeply connected to the joy I get from being outside. To think that this gorgeous rose will carry my name into the future is incredibly moving and such an honour.
Even more wonderful, for every rose sold, £1* will be donated directly to St Peter's Hospice in Bristol. I’ve been a long-time supporter of this wonderful organisation. St Peter's play such an important role in the lives of so many; helping to fund vital care and supporting individuals and families facing life-limiting illness.
I had such a fabulous day at RHS Chelsea today - getting inspiration for my next garden projects and really just admiring all the work that goes into creating these absolute visions. Are you going to the Chelsea Flower Show? Do go and visit my rose if you are!
You can find out more about (and purchase) the Caroline Quentin rose here.
And this is St Peter's Hospice if you wanted to read more about the incredible work they do.
*Full price sales of roses are eligible for the donation to St Peter’s Hospice. Discounted or promotional sales are excluded from this contribution.
9 comments
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Vanessa Martin on
It’s perfect for you. Gorgeous colour. I’m glad you described the smell on social media, it sounds like it smells divine. I’m really enjoying your posts at the show.
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Lorraine on
Congratulations, well deserved.
Such a pretty rose and to have a scent, can’t be better. -
Laura Jane Ogilvy on
How amazing! I’ll be buying your rose! Sparsholt College is up the road from me. It’s the oldest Agricultural College in the UK. I went there last Saturday for the day to learn to groom my own dogs (I have 4!) as it’ll save me a fortune!! I buy your delicious hand cream! It keeps my gardening hands in tip top condition!
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Yvonne on
The Rose is beautiful and it’s definitely gone on my wish list.
Congratulations! I will look forward to saying " I was just talking to Caroline Quentin in my garden!" Lol! Sounds delightful just like you!