Edition 19th December, 2024

Edition 19th December, 2024

19th Dec 2024

Hello Dear Rose Friends,Our last parcels for 2024 are now in transit – if you’ve left things to the last minute, here are two offers which might get you out of mischief and delight the gardener in your life this Christmas …
OFFER 1 …
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL, BUY A GIFT VOUCHER FOR $85, AND WE’LL ADD EXTRA STORE CREDIT TO MAKE IT WORTH $100. THAT’S ENOUGH TO BUY TWO ROSES AND COVER PACKING AND POSTAGE TO MANY DESTINATIONS.

Please follow this instructions:

Use this Voucher and get 15% off by using this coupon code: OFFER2024

Note: This Coupon Discount is only available for this voucher only.
OFFER 2 …
UNTIL MIDDAY ON FRIDAY, 20TH DECEMBER, 2024, PURCHASE A LOWE 5 SECATEUR (the best secateur you’ll ever use!) and WE’LL SEND A FREE SHARPENER for $99.50 which INCLUDES PACK AND POST
As we count down the days until the end of this past, amazing year, I think about what an enormous pleasure it is to be part of this business with Diana, our extended family and the lovely team who assist us to get it all done!

I read this statement by Marcel Proust recently and it speaks volumes …
“LET US BE GRATEFUL TO PEOPLE WHO MAKE US HAPPY,
THEY ARE THE CHARMING GARDENERS WHO MAKE OUR SOULS BLOSSOM.”
- Marcel Proust
Thank you to you, our customers and readers of our ramblings about roses and all things gardening! Connecting with you every week through this Rose Rambler gives us great pleasure knowing that we assist you to make rose gardening easy and environmentally effective too!

We are taking a break this holiday season so here are our CLOSED DATES -
CLOSING: Sunday, 22nd December, 2024 4:00pm
RE-OPENING: Friday, 17th January, 2025 9.00am
You’ll receive the first Rose Rambler for 2025 on Thursday, 16th January, 2025 at 4.00pm and then we’ll be back in business here at Silkies Rose Farm, Clonbinane.

SUMMER ROSE CARE DEMONSTRATION will be held from 10.30am – 12.30pm on
SUNDAY, 19TH JANUARY – COST $50 PER PERSON or $75 PER COUPLE/FAMILY
To book please order SUMMER ROSE CARE DEMONSTRATION at www.rosesalesonline.com.au

You’re welcome to bring a picnic and enjoy the company of other participants at the conclusion – we provide seating and tea/coffee only.

Be sure to bring your secateurs/pruning equipment so that we can show you how to maintain and sharpen your gear to improve your summer pruning experience!
HAVE A GIGGLE ...
Q. What did Santa Claus say to the Christmas tree?
A. You need to lighten up!
POSTING ROSES THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS …
You can definitely submit online orders during our holiday break as we’ll start posting our beautiful roses from 6th January, 2025 when we confidently know that Australia Post will be back in full-swing by that time too.

Meantime, thank you for your support of our business. We wish you all the joy of meeting with family and friends during this Festive Season. May 2025 bring you good health and happiness …

Lots of love from Graham, Diana, Mooi and the lovely team who assist us here at Silkies Rose Farm, Clonbinane.
ONCE LAST GIGGLE FOR 2024 ...
Q. What did the ocean say when Santa flew over?
A. Nothing. It just waved!
May you pick bunches of flowers for vases like this one on our kitchen bench this week – In the foreground, Fruity Parfuma, centre Princess Charlene de Monaco and our magnificent (unnamed) Gladioli.