Take Time to Smell the Roses

'Julia Child'

The roses look great right now, but then again, I think they always do when they are having that first flush, and the leaves are usually unblemished. They are definely the highlight of the garden at the moment. 

'Eden' and 'Phyllis Bide'

'Robin Hood' and 'Alchymist'

'Veilchenblau'

'Westerland'

'Buff Beauty'

'Champagne Wishes'

'Chinatown'

'Dublin Bay'

'The Impressionist'

'Lady of Shallot'

Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy