Silkies Rose Farm is OPEN for 2023
Hello Dear Rose Friends,
From all of us to all of you, we wish the very best of health, happiness and kind weather through this coming year. Let’s have a spell from severe variables which - I’m quite sure you’ll all agree - have challenged us and our gardens in recent years.
Silkies Rose Farm, Clonbinane is now open for gate sales again and our roses look absolutely spectacular so definitely save a date for visiting really soon!
At www.rosesalesonline.com.au you can order the most beautiful potted roses we’ve ever offered! If you need a GIFT ROSE for somebody you can be sure we’ll post a gorgeous, flowering rose loaded with buds. Just $88.60 to share your love and kindness.
If you’re planning a new rose garden this year, now’s the time to get out with your camera and take pictures of roses. Remember, when you take a pic, always follow through with a photo of the plant label so that when you get to visiting us for advice on planning your garden, you’ve got the plant name right.
Rose garden design is something Diana truly enjoys so bring your ideas, pics and rough dimensions – no need for architect drawings! Be inspired by a walk in our gardens, this is our FREE SERVICE offer to you.
Our gardens are now being named with these sturdy Tagged 4 Life labels which make visiting our gardens a true delight and without myself or Diana walking with you, you’ll know which rose you’re enjoying!
Perhaps you would like to name all the roses and special plants in your garden – take a look at Tagged 4 Life and create your own set of labels.
We’re thrilled with the quality and will definitely remove all the current ‘cow tags’ in favour of these smart, sturdy name tags for our garden!
First giggle of 2023 ...
Q: Why is the letter 'A' like a flower?
A: Because bee comes after it!
Summer Rose Care
How lucky we’ve been to get an 18mm downpour this week – enough to have our gardens happily watered until we anticipate the next hot weather event which is sure to happen as we approach February.
Unless you get a downpour of at least 15mm of rain each week, turn the watering system/sprinklers on. Give each rose at least 10 litres of water AT EACH WATERING – any less and you’re wasting this precious resource.
Deep soaking watering is the only way to water your garden and if you only have 10 litres of water, give it to ONE PLANT because the water will reach way deep down to the root system of that plant.
There’s no doubt that adequate watering/mulching/fertilising of your rose garden during summer will offer abundant flowering of beautiful flowers to fill vases in your home or to boast in your neighbourhood. Nothing nicer than having the most lovely garden in your street! Streets of well-maintained, beautiful gardens are far less likely to have issues with vandalism.
For a small amount of effort, your garden will be stunning this summer!
Another giggle ...
Q: What do you call a gardener that has a beard?
A: Hairy Potter!
Valentine's Day Special
Just because I can, I’m offering this super-duper special for those of you who have a garden ready for planting NOW!
Call it a VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL since we’ll be posting these roses on 30th January after Australia Day weekend. When we know these gorgeous roses will arrive fresh and ready for gifting to you and the person/garden you love in time for this Valentine’s Day.
BUY ANY 5 ROSES AND GET THE 6TH FREE!
Simply select the 6 roses you wish to buy from the Potted Roses category and the discount will be automatically applied to your cart!
Please Note: Weeping and Climbing Roses are not part of this special.
SHOP THE VALENTINE'S DAY SPECIAL
Welcome to a new year of rose gardening – it is our mission to continue to supply the most beautiful rose plants to flourish at your place!
Stay posted to the Rose Rambler through 2023 where we’re sure to give you all the tips and hints for organic gardening and happiness in your rose garden.
Love and best wishes for everything great in our lives and gardens for 2023 from the team at Silkies Rose Farm