The Whole Life of Rose: Rose Cultivation

"The Whole Life of Roseis" a beautifully crafted guide for gardeners, flower lovers, and anyone enchanted by the timeless allure of roses. Blending horticultural wisdom with cultural insight and culinary creativity, this book is your complete companion to cultivating and celebrating roses in every aspect of life.

Beginning with the symbolism of roses and their connection to June birth flowers, the book dives into their meanings, color associations, and emotional resonance. You'll learn how to select the ideal rose for your garden—whether you're drawn to Flower Carpet ground cover roses, Knock Out disease-resistant varieties, or the romantic elegance of David Austin climbing roses.

With step-by-step guidance on choosing a planting site, preparing soil, planting, watering, pruning, deadheading, and winterizing, the book equips you with all you need to raise thriving rose bushes. It also includes a thorough introduction to soil testing and fertilizers, including how to make your own compost tea.

Beyond gardening, the book celebrates roses in the kitchen. From rose hot chocolate to petal-infused jam, rose shortbread to Indian barfi, iced tea lattes to cardamom cupcakes, you'll discover creative ways to bring the essence of roses into your cooking and entertaining.

Whether you're a novice or a seasoned gardener, The Art of Growing Roses is more than a gardening manual—it's a poetic journey into the heart of nature, scent, and seasonal beauty.