This weekend, we have all been enjoying and admiring our very first rose.
I never thought that we could grow a rose in such an arid place as Dodoma, but here is the proof that it can be done:
We all agree that it has a lovely scent- even Ben deigned to smell the roses! To me, the scent reminds me of Summer in England, even though it is far hotter here than any memories I have of English summertime!
With the helpful guidance and advice of my gardening-expert neighbour, Margaret, our rose bush has flourished and blossomed- and now I am feeling very inspired with my East African garden!
Great Nana would have loved your rose. Let's hope it survives the dry season.Perhaps you use your shower/bath water to keep it well watered? nana
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! Sheila
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