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The article features the Roger Plant Centre in Pickering, North Yorkshire, England. Topics discussed include the formative history of the nursery business, founded by Royston Valentine Roger, and the current management of the facility by his grandson Ian Roger. The site's specialization on roses and the hiring of skilled propagators are also mentioned.

The article features the Bowes-Lyon Rose Garden at Royal Horticultural Society Wisley in Surrey, England. The garden is cited for breaking with tradition by mixing roses with perennials in an original and winning way. It is described as a cascade of colour and texture, with perennial planting enhancing the roses and providing interest through the seasons. More than 4,000 herbaceous plants are also planted in the garden including salvias, rudbeckias, and a Joe Pye weed.

The article offers information on procumbent roses. Most procumbent roses bloom continuously through summer and display their flowers in numerous clusters. Its species include Rosa Berkshire, Rosa Summer Sunrise, Rosa Wiltshire and Rosa White pet, among others. Tips on growing procumbent roses are also offered, including choice of soil, size, garden position and water requirements.

The article features the Gardens of La Ballue at Château de la Ballue in Brittany, France which is owned by Marie-Françoise Mathiot-Mathon. La Ballue is made up of two gardens of contrasting character. The smaller garden includes grass triangles and geometrical topiary. On the other hand, the main garden features floral touches such as bulbs, a variety of scented roses, and ferns. A brief background on the garden's history dates back to 18th century is provided.

The article discusses the changes made by gardener Ursula Cholmeley to the Easton Walled Gardens near Grantham in Lincolnshire, England. When Cholmeley completed the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) General Certificate course in 1998, her husband Sir Frederick Cholmeley inherited the estate. She and her team of four gardeners planted annuals, roses and sweet peas, among others. It describes the Vegetable and Cottage Gardens, developed by Cholmeley.

The article offers tips on growing roses. According to the author, pruning rose plants is an option but is not necessarily needed for the plant's growth. He reveals that most roses bloom all throughout spring and until winter, but those planted in warmer climates flower all year round. He recommends the pear-shaped Cupid variety for a January gardening and the Rosa virginiana for a February planting.

The article discusses the practicalities of planting roses in containers. It says that growing roses in a container can be a great feature, whether it is to be placed against a wall, on a terrace or by the front door. According to the author, it is important to choose reliable cultivars with good resistance to disease when planning to grow roses in pots because they are expected to undergo additional stress. The importance of adding a slow-release fertilizer on potted roses and how to select companion plants are also discussed.

The article highlights varieties of Christmas roses or Helleborus niger (H. niger). Among these are the H. niger Potter's Wheel, H. niger White Magic and H. niger Louis Cobbett. Cultivars included in the Helleborus Gold Collecion from Germany are the H. niger HGC Jacob and H. niger HGC Joshua. Also identified are popular hybrids such as the H. x nigercors, H. arguitifolius, H. White Beauty, H. x nigercors HGC Green Corsican and Scnow Love, H. x ericsmithii, H. Ivory Prince, H. x ericsmithii Winter Moonbeam, H. Pirouette and H. x ballardiae.

This article discusses some of the new developments in rose breeding. After losing some of its popularity over the past several years, the rose has reemerged with new breeds that are more suitable for the modern garden. There are more color variations and shapes and several species are pest and disease resistant. The article also provides historical background on the development of the rose.

This article presents some surprising facts about roses. They are easy to grow and maintain, and come in a wide variety of colors and styles. The author cautions against over-pruning and says that omitting pruning altogether will not harm the plant at all. One myth the author debunks is that replanting where roses have grown before will result in a diseased plant.

Provides information on growing a variety of rose species. Characteristics of the plant; Basic fragrance groups of the species; List of cultivars of roses.

Presents advice and several techniques on horticulture, including planting and formative pruning of roses. Preparation of the plant; Type of container needed; Means to choose the tree.

Presents news briefs on issues related to horticulture and gardening as of September 2004. Possible development of a roof garden on Barclays building in Canary Wharf in London, England; Discovery of a fuchsia by French plant hunter Jean-Luc Marcenac in the Andes; Development of a genetically modified blue rose by Suntory of Japan with Australian firm Florigene.

Features several garden plants found and bred by the Royal Horticultural Society in Great Britain. Aster laevis; Gaultheria x wisleyensis; Rosa or Geranium.

Presents information on several rose breed varieties. Rosa multiflora; Rosa wichurana; Miscellaneous ramblers.

Usually six or seven rose introductions are made a year and each has its scent classified--a role carried out mainly by Robert Calkin, formerly chief perfumer at Yardley and now, in his retirement, a consultant to David Austin Roses. Robert quickly engaged students from Reaseheath College with some startling facts about roses. In a rose, as in most flowers, most of the volume of its 'essential oil' is made up of just two or three components. Apart from the main fragrances of old rose, must and tea, several other fragrances found in species roses have probably played a part in the development of hybrids. R. gallica was the parent of many albas, gallicas, damasks, portlands and centifolias (groups of 'old' roses) from Europe and the Middle East. There seem to be many reasons suggested why tea-scented roses got their names. With the introductions of roses from China and their hybridisation with European roses, new fragrances appeared, including fruit scents. The language used to describe some scents may seem extravagant and sometimes hardly constitutes a precise description. Above all, rose fragrance should be enjoyed in a garden, not just analysed. INSET: FESTIVAL OF ROSES.

The garden at Frith Lodge, a former gamekeeper's cottage, is as solid and friendly as the handshake of its creator, Geoffrey Cridland. The garden enjoys superb views of the Sussex countryside including the North and South Downs. Areas have been delineated with hedges while borders overflow with roses such as pastel pink and white 'Penelope' and 'Sadler's Wells', 'Golden Wings' and pink 'Felicia' underplanted with masses of stachys, poppies and alchemilla. Cridland's plan when he bought and developed the garden at Frith Lodge was to create an area of beauty and tranquility, and he uses these themes to underpin all his garden designs as well as his own garden. He believes that garden design has to adapt according to the surroundings. He recommends galvanized structures for the garden because they need no maintenance and the colour does not detract from the plants like so many other finishes, especially those that try to look natural. He prunes beginning in October, with ramblers. Remarkably he does not spray the roses, mainly because of time. The roses are fed every spring, and throughout the season, with 'concentrated' manure. Spent mushroom compost is applied to the borders. INSET: GEOFFREY CRIDLAND'S ADVICE ON ROSE GROWING.

Presents gardening-related news from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). The Royal National Rose Society (RNRS) seeking financial assistance from members of the public; Tyntesfield, a Victorian country house near Bristol, has been acquired by the National Trust. Names of winners of various horticultural awards; Barnsley House, Gloucestershire, opening its gates to the public for possibly the last time; Lettuces planted at RHS Garden Rosemoor to celebrate The Queen's Golden Jubilee; Henry Moore sculpture at RHS Garden Wisley; RHS Garden Harlow Carr searching to uncover sulphorous springs beneath the Limestone Rock Garden; Herbaceous perennials set to make an impact in the RHS Portsmouth Field trials at RHS Garden Wisley; RHS produced its first book on science for at least 30 years; Old wooden cabinets replaced at the Herbarium at RHS Garden Wisley; Planting now complete at the Herb Garden at RHS Garden Wisley; Ponds at RHS Garden Hyde Hall used as teaching aid; Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew appealing to a wider audience; National survey of Britain's wild geraniums; New plant launches at RHS Floral Pavilion; Blue rose discovered; Narcissus 'Green Island' available for planting; Corydalis 'Kingfisher' is a new hybrid; Martin Slocock accepts RHS Vice Presidency; Sally Kington awarded gold medal of the American Daffodil Society.

Presents gardening-related news from Great Britain. Narcissus not a threat to Wordsworth Point; 2002 National Garden Competition; In appreciation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother; Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Annual General Meeting; Scent and colour at RHS Garden Wisley; London Orchid Show; RHS plans for reaching out to more garden lovers; New RHS books for gardening enthusiasts; Exotic rainforest climber flowers at RHS Wisley; Geraldene Holt talk at RHS Garden Wisley; Russian satellite pinpoint plants; New rose garden completed; Camellias and rhododendrons dazzle visitors to Lawrence Hall; Woodland cleared for replanting; Dog-eared daffodil on sale again; Black-leaved plants and flowers; Overseas exhibitors join international flower show; Rose cultivar name decided by auction; New double Clematis montana; French lavender introduction; Offering of Primula sikkimensis var. pudibunda; Obituaries for Hector Harrison and John Goemans; Archived articles on conifers and fuchsias.

Looks at techniques for pruning climbing roses. Using climbing roses in design; Pruning a swag rose; Formative pruning. INSET: ROSE GROWING IN RHS GARDENS.

The author provides an overview of roses in his garden. The Rosa Madame Alfred Carrière started flowering from June until October. He believes that Rosa Bonica or Meldomonac is the most outstanding free-flowering rose ever introduced because it has upwards of 100 blooms even in autumn. The Jacques Cartier has fragrant flowers with delicate pink petals. The Gertrude Jekyll is one of the best modern David Austin English roses, according to the author.

The article explains the proper pruning of bush roses. Hybrid Tea bush roses are cut hard back, while Floribundas are pruned slightly hard. The author suggests pruning all shoots further to 7-15 centimeters above ground level. In autumn, it is recommended that the height of Hybrid Tea and Floribundas be reduced by around a third to prevent wind-rock. Once any diseased growth has been removed in Hybrid Teas, it is advisable that the strongest remaining shoots be shortened.

Presents letters to the editor of the February 2002 issue of 'The Garden.' New look of 'The Garden'; Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) focus on plants; Rooted rose; Essence of winter; Christmas cactus; Rose problems; Astrantia safe at home; Sea of lupins; Israel's new garden; Cuttings and seedlings.

The article announces winners in the annual Rose of the Year award at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Hampton Court Palace Flower Show including Rosa Lady Marmalade for the 2014 Rose of the Year award.

The article offers information on the plants that were recognized with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Award of Garden Merit, including Milium effusum Aureum, Rosa Penny Lane, and Rhodanthemum hosmariense.

The article presents updates on the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) as of June 2012. The gardens of the RHS will hold activities in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. The Cambo Gardens has expanded its collection of historic roses with the addition of pastel-themed double rose border.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including Michael Marriott's article on scented roses in the June 2006 issue, Val Bourne's article on decorative rheums in the April 2006 issue, and the concerns of Andrew Colquhoun on horticultural skills in the June 2006 issue.

Highlights the BBC Gardeners' World Live event that was held at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, England in June 2005. Participation of royal couple Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles in the show; Information on the Rosea pimpinella major; Description of the Rosa Raymond Blanc flower.

Presents news briefs on the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) as of January 2005. Information on RHS gardens Rosemoor and Hyde Hall in England; Number of bush roses donated by "The Sun" newspaper to RHS; Background on an exhibition at the Upper Reading Room in Lindley Library in London, England.

Presents information on several horticultural lectures across East Anglia, England from September to October 2004. Discussion on ways to propagate a range of asters to be conducted by nurseryman Kenneth Harbutt on September 20; Lecture on roses to be conducted by nursery owner Susan Russell at Mills Farm Plants in Suffolk on October 1; Invitation to join Paul Whittaker at his nursery to look at a range of bamboos suitable for British gardens on September 22.

Presents Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) news and events pertaining to central Great Britain, as of December 2003. In September a new Learning Resource Centre opened at Pershore College in Worcestershire. A practical workshop on rose pruning will be held at David Austin Roses in Albrighton. A festive RHS event at Bluebell Arboretum & Nursery in Smisby will include a tour of the collection of trees and shrubs, with advice from owners Robert and Suzette Vernon. Batsford Arboretum will be open on Boxing Day. INSET: PROFILE: ROBERT & SUZETTE VERNON.

Newly described Begonia silletensis subsp. mengyangensis from China can be seen in the NCCPG National Plant Collection of Begonia at Glasgow Botanic Garden. A new shrub rose, Rosa 'Hella Mascorab', has been introduced by the French nursery responsible for Rose 'La France'; 19 photos from Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Hampton Court Palace and Tatton Park Flower Shows are presented.

Presents gardening-related news. A new light apricot/orange floribunda rose, Rosa 'Helping Hand' has been launched by Paul Chessum Roses on behalf of Macmillan Cancer Relief. Farplants has launched several interesting new plants, including Brachyglottis 'Walberton's Silver Dormouse' and Lilium 'Farolito.' Edward Wilson has introduced 30 penstemons. Claire Austin has added two new iris to her existing collection of about 750 cultivars. Strawberry 'Perfection' is available from Samuel Dobie and Son, Paignton, Devon.

Presents letters to the editor referencing articles and topics discussed in previous issues. Topics include Graham Rice's Viewpoint (October 2002, pp812-13); Hugh Johnson's remarks in his article (The Garden, Oct 2002 pp764-69) that white or pink berries of Sorbus hupehensis are not popular with British birds; Roger Grounds' article (The Garden, October 2002, pp794-801) on British-recommended Miscanthus cultivars; plans to build a new education and interpretation centre at the Cambridge University Botanic Garden (News, Nov 2002, p833); Lin Hawthorne's article (Last Words, Nov 2002, p898) that she is planning to plant Rosa 'Madame Alfred Carrière' to go over her arch; Thomas Pakenham's article 'Remarkable trees of the world.' The Wisley Library would like to thank all members who responded to the request for back copies of Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) publications.

A correction to the article about the Rosa Buxom Beauty (Korbilant) plant in the June 2014 issue is presented.

The article offers tips for gardeners when hard pruning bush roses during autumn, winter and spring/summer. The importance of hard pruning in encouraging plenty of new growth is highlighted. Gardeners are advised to tidy plants in late autumn whatever pruning time is chosen, to hard prune when planting new bush ones during winter, and to prune only to deadhead flowers and remove diseased or damaged growth in the growing season.

The article offers information on horticultural events to be held in 2013 including the Rosemoor's Rose Weekend, and the RHS Flower Show Tatton Park.

The article presents tips for gardeners in Great Britain on pruning shrub-type and rambler-type groundcover roses as well as the benefits of deadheading them.

The article reports that British cut roses and herbs were specially grown for the 4,400 Victory Bouquets designed by Susan Lapworth to be presented to the gold, silver and bronze medal winners at the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic games.

The article identifies various gardening activities that can be performed during the onset of winter. The start of the holiday season inspires creativity, and this can be manifested in the creation of drift. Christmas wreaths made of winter stems and berries. There are also rose species that thrive in the cold months. Planting a drift of evergreen Helleborus x hybridus is also suggested.

A list of autumn-flowering roses is presented, including Rosa Bonica or Meidomonac, Rosa Buff Beauty and Rosa Evelyn May.

The article features several modern roses. The Rosa Eyes for You was bred from Rosa persica and has semi-double, lilac petals that have a large purple blotch at the base. Another is Rosa Harlow Carr which was bred by David Austin from old and new roses and was named for the Royal Hoticultural Society (RHS) garden in North Yorkshire, England.

The article offers a guide to pruning roses, including hybrid tea cultivars, Floribunda roses and shrubs roses.

The article suggests activities for gardeners in Great Britain for the month of February. It recommends the pruning of roses during the month to promote the growth of strong, young flowering stems. Kitchen gardeners are advised to sow onions, early leeks, cabbage, peas and lettuce. It emphasizes the need to protect young growth of herbaceous plants from slug and snail damage.

The article offers information on new plants that gardening enthusiasts in Great Britain can purchase, including Clematis "Miranda" from Marcus Dancer Plants, Rosa Golden Moment from Style Roses and Viola "Lizzy Wootten" from Woottens Plants.

The article offers information on new flower and fruit plants. Flowers that were featured were Buddleja dividii Rêve de Papillon from Minier Nurseries in France, Clematis Celebration from Sussex Plants, Rosa Claire Marshall from Harkness Roses, Helenium Gelbe Waltraut from Hartmut Rieger, and Cypripedium Sebastian from Edrom Nurseries. The apple Redlove Era is a cross pollinated, red-fleshed, marble fruits.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including one on growing roses in containers in the May 2010 issue, an article in the May 2010 issue regarding lily-beetle, and an article by Christopher Bailes in the May 2010 issue about orchids.

The article suggests several plants that can be cultivated under roses.

The article offers gardening tips for the month of February. It recommends that paths be cleared of slippery algae and moss. It suggests pruning of roses and sowing of vegetables under cover. Lime may be added to the soil to reduce club root diseases in brassicas. The use of hard pruning to renovate deciduous hedges is also advised.

This section offers news briefs related to horticulture in Great Britain. A winter garden designed with the help of plantsman Roy Lancaster has opened at Dunham Massey estate, near Altrincham, Cheshire, England. Rosa 'Suntory Applause', a genetically modified blue rose is now being sold in Japan. A survey by the Horticultural Trades Association's Plantforlife campaign found that over half of British gardeners now grow vegetables.