If you’ve ever picked up a rose bouquet from the grocery store or sniffed at the options in a florist’s shop, you might have been disappointed by the lack of scent in those beautiful blooms. With ...

Fragrant roses never seem to go out of favour. It has always part of the rose’s allure and we instinctively bend down to smell a rose for its perfume. Each rose has its own distinct scent, as ...

Of the five senses, can you guess which is the most powerful, the one that brings back memories, can transport you thousands of miles and even affects the taste of your food? Quick, who knows? Make ...

Over the last few centuries, roses have captivated gardeners worldwide due to their natural beauty and charm. Because of their strong scents and deep symbolism, these flowers are commonly used for ...

rose ‘Vera Johns’ in the garden. Image supplied by Alice Coetzee During hot summer days, roses that hold their shape and colour have firm, even stiff petals that last much longer than the softer ...

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Passing a rosebush in the garden or a gorgeous bouquet of roses sent to some lucky person in my workplace, my first instinct is to bury my nose in the blossoms. Often, though, even ...