In case you haven’t noticed, we’re currently obsessed with rose water! It has SO may uses and right now in this summer heat we are using it as a refreshing facial spritz. But what if your rose water doesn’t look as you’d expect, or worse, it’s gone a funny color and smells bad!? Why is…
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The Best DIY Rose Water Recipe!
Looking for the best DIY rose water recipe? Rose water has been revered for thousands of years! The usage of rose water can, in fact, be traced all the way to Queen Cleopatra. Rose water has multiple benefits, from being a refreshing facial spritz to its use in massage oil, tea, and even for cooking…
Is Honey Water Good For Plants? – The Garden Wonder Cure!
I LOVE honey, but I only recently discovered how amazing it can be in my garden as well as my tummy, with the use of honey water! Is honey water really good for plants? Honey is a sweet and thick liquid made by honeybees – it’s organic and incredibly nutritious. Because it’s packed with nutrients,…
The Best Rose Petal Jam Recipe
Wondering what to do with all those left over rose petals from your garden? Or just wanting to try a sweet and delicious addition to your breakfast? Rose petal jam has many health benefits and is delicious and easy to make! The best rose petal jam recipe has just three ingredients – rose petals, lemon…
A Mediterranean Garden Update!
We’re now moving slowly into midsummer here on the island. It’s an interesting time to have a Mediterranean garden! It’s hot, the ground is dry, and things are starting to get sleepy in that summer heat. I am grateful for the sun – after all, all my friends and family back in the UK are…
How To Save A Dying Potted Rose
Earlier this year I treated myself to the cutest little potted rose, so you can imagine how gutted I was to see it start to show signs of dying just a few weeks later! I was really sad – my grandfather had loved roses, and I’d purchased it to remind me of him and to…
How to Make Rose Petal Tea (Simple Recipes)
There is no other flower quite as revered and loved deeply by gardeners across the world as our gorgeous Rose! However, roses have so many other uses besides looking pretty! In 2005 an official clinical study in Taiwan showed that rose tea helped relieve period pain (YAY) and rose tea also contains high vitamin C…
How To Make Your Roses Grow Bigger, Organically
There’s nothing more beautiful than a rose bush (or several) with large, beautiful blooms! But how do you make your roses grow bigger, organically? In this post we will be looking at how to position your roses for best growth, the best soil for bigger roses, secret garden tips for bigger flowers and more. We…
How To Grow Roses From Seed (Easy Method)!
Want to know how to grow roses from seed? Growing roses from seed can be tough, because seeds are susceptible to diseases, bugs, rot and more. They need extra protection in order to grow into full rose plants. Read this post to understand how to grow and protect your seedlings, and learn our best tips…
How To Grow Climbing Roses On An Arch
I’ve always loved the idea of having a rose arch in my garden. Rose arches Add height to current garden plans and designs Provide great attractions for bees (with the right variety) Add scent and color to your garden Adds elements of traditional, classic, English, and cottage style gardens Also can be used for weddings,…