The HRG AGM took place this year over the course of 22nd and 23rd of September at the Talbot Hotel in Malton, North Yorkshire. This was the first time for several years that this two-day “mini conference” style of meeting had been held, and alongside the formal business speakers developed the theme of rose conservation […]

I recently visited Arley Hall and Gardens in Knutsford, Cheshire. The Hall itself is Grade II listed and the Cruck Barn Grade I. The Hall was built between 1832 and 1845 whereas the Barn dates back to the 15th century. The gardens were first planted about 260 years ago and have evolved over time. Probably […]

A visit to Ninfa was the enchanting finale of the HRG Italian Tour 2025. Anticipation was high as Ninfa, nestling dreamily at the foot of the Lepini mountains in Lazio (Italy), embraced by the hauntingly beautiful ruins of a medieval village, has been called the most romantic garden in the world. We arrived at Ninfa […]

For those of you living in the UK and indeed most parts of the northern hemisphere January and February are the best months for pruning your roses. A lot is written about pruning and making it all sound very complicated but really it is very easy. I have never worried about the usual cutting at […]

Our first overseas tour of rose gardens since Covid was a great success, with 30 of us visiting 7 superb and very different gardens in the Loire Valley. It also included a certain amount of eating delicious food and drinking lovely local wines. It was superbly organised by Mary Hember with Anthony Baker making sure […]