The weather here in Melbourne has been extremely mild for May. We have broken records for the warmest autumn streak in many years. Its been great being able to get out in the garden and enjoy the autumn colour as well as still having some roses left on the bushes to photograph. This mild weather has caused my roses to flower just a little longer than they would have normally. Yesterday I sadly pruned the last of my climbing Pierre de Ronsad roses off the bush so I could enjoy them in my home. Aren’t these the most devine roses? This rose is one of my absolute favourites. These look very at home in my French provincial styled bowls …




