Jenny Rose Carey
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My New Bulb Book This is a different format for my newsletter because I am so excited to announce the arrival of my new Bulb Book – The Essential Guide to Bulbs, Grow a Bounty of Beautiful Bulbs in Gardens and Containers. In the case of ‘The Bulb Book’, it is, and has been, a passion …
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I am so excited to announce the publishing of my new book – The Essential Guide of Bulbs (Timber Press October 14th 2025). It was a joy to write and to take the photographs. I am happy to share a sneak peak here. The book is written for anyone who wants to grow bulbs – even if you have …
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Kelmscott Manor in Oxfordshire – view from the front garden. Kelmscott Manor, the home of William and Jane Morris. Kelmscott Manor – Home of William and Jane Morris Tucked down a little lane in a sleepy village lies a place of pilgrimage for lowers of the Arts and Crafts movement. The …
New Bulb Book! My brand new book for Timber Press—The Essential Guide to Bulbs—is available for pre-order now at your local bookshop or online. It will be officially published in mid-October. I can’t wait to share it with you. It is full of helpful tips, inspirational photos and an extensive …
Continue Reading about September 2025 Newsletter: Finding Comfort in the Most Perfect Thing Flowers
View across the Four-Square Garden near the house. Kiftsgate Court Gardens, The Cotswolds, England The Lower Garden at Kiftsgate Court Garden with view out over the moon-shaped pool – to the Malvern Hills in the distance. Perched on the edge of the Cotswold hils, overlooking the Vale …
The Zinnia's Revenge I love this quote because it shows that garden writers are humans too. We have our loves and hates just like everyone else! Henry was not a fan of zinnias, but I love them! He carries on writing, “This is when zinnias—and also marigolds, petunias, bedding begonias, …
Continue Reading about August 2025 Newsletter: Hot Off The Press My New Bulb Book
Forde Abbey, Somerset, England Forde Abbey and Gardens in the southern county of Somerset was founded by monks over 800 years ago. It is easy to get overwhelmed when visiting a garden. There are scents, sounds, and visual experiences to take in and process. In this next …
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Colorific Collections How true is our quote from two accomplished gardeners, Nori and Sandra Pope (see book review below). Color in our gardens seems to be an endless source of fascination and confusion. Are there trends that we are meant to be following? Does this flower come in other colors? …
Continue Reading about July 2025 Newsletter: The Confounding Colors of Azaleas and Gladioli
Jenny Rose Carey in pink and on a pink chair at Chelsea Flower Show 2025. My Favorite Garden – The Glasshouse – Jo Thompson – Gold Medal The Glasshouse Garden by Jo Thompson – just admire the planting. My favorite garden was the first exhibit along Main Avenue for The Glasshouse …
Roses by Every Name Those of you who have read a few of these newsletters will know that I love gardening books that are organized by months or seasons. I love being able to dip into them and see the garden through the eyes of the author. What did they love at this time of year? Do I love the …
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