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End of the Roses – La fin des roses

It’s not really the end of their roses – just the end of their peak. Nearly all our roses (and these are just four of them) are repeat-blooming and last until the beginning of winter. From left to right: pink cloud, unknown, orchid smile and the peace rose (Madame A. Meilland). Ce n’est pas vraiment …

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Covid Deconfinement Stage 1#10 – Roses in Chédigny

We love roses and make sure we visit the delightful village of Chédigny, whose streets are literally lined with roses, at least once a year. We drove to Chenonceau and cycled from there to Chédigny, 20 km away. We were not disappointed. Here are my two favourites for this year. No new deaths in our …

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A House of Roses – Une maison de roses

I went to the neighbouring village Chouzy-sur-Cisse yesterday and this house had eight different rose bushes along the façade. You can see more in the photo below. Ours are only just starting to open. Je suis allée au village voisin de Chouzy-sur-Cisse hier et cette maison avait huit rosiers différents sur la façade. Vous pouvez …

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First Roses – Premières roses

The pink and white roses on our half-timbered tower are always the first to bloom. Next come the red roses which are currently taking over the rose of sharon. Last are the roses on our front steps, the most magnificent of all. In another week or so, I’ll post another photo. Les roses blanches et …

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