They're Here!

Just when the weather is about to become seasonal, with frosts every morning, the roses have arrived. We were wandering around in our dressing-gowns this morning (well it does stay dark till gone 8 o'clock) when I noticed a large lorry trying to turn round so that he could reverse up the hill to us. Frantic dressing ensued, but not really required as it was only two smallish boxes containing all of our roses.

So, we now have a dilemma, or at least the head gardener does. The planting instructions say that you shouldn't plant them out in the frost. Having looked at the weather forecast, I think that we will start having daily frosts from tomorrow morning. We've earmarked the next two days for planting but we'll just have to see!!




Needless to say, Sue had to inspect the roses and then make sure that the roots were damp. She's very pleased with the quality, but I'm not pleased with the huge roots that they have. No doubt I'll have to make the holes that I've prepared much bigger!