Morden Blush

This is all growing on one branch. Unbelievable blooms for a hardy shrub rose.

Champlain

Explorer series. Hardy rugosa. Tons of blooms and nice full flowers. This is the first year for Champlain, so it is not surprising that it did so well. We will have to see how he winters and how nicely he comes out of hibernation.

Morden Sunrise

A little slow to come on this year. But then…what wasn’t.

William Baffin – Explorer Rose

Apples

Sept 1: Haven’t lost any yet. A few of the smaller ones have a rusty bruise. Perhaps because they are immature and not ripening properly? But the bigger two are looking lovely. When to eat? July 4: I’ve spotted seven apples. June...