Some of Jenny Rose Carey’s Favorite Flowers

2026-09-03

American Summer Flower Gardens – Roses, Dahlias, Hydrangeas, and More

Jenny Rose Carey has been off on her travels this summer. In this post she shares seven of her garden visits across the country from Maine, to Michigan and Illinois to Oregon and California. Varied gardens and lots of flowers.

2026-07-30

Growing Flowers for a Garden Wedding Reception

Growing Garden Flowers for a September Wedding Reception The invitations have been sent, the tents are ordered, and outfits are being planned. There is excitement in the air at Northview about the upcoming wedding reception for a lovely friend that is to be held here this September. Luckily, we have had some practice at hosting weddings in the garden and providing the floral decorations. Practice Arrangements Ahead of Time We are working on the garden to make it a lovely place for the guests to stroll in and then growing as many of the flowers for the arrangements as possible. We already know from experience which ones last well in…

2026-07-08

Chelsea Flower Show 2026 – Choice Gardens and Flowers

The Chelsea Flower Show is one of the largest outdoor shows in the world. Learn what flowers and gardens Jenny Rose Carey liked best.

2026-06-05

Notes From English Country Gardens Part 6 – Benton End, Suffolk, England

Benton End – home of Artist-Gardener Cedric Morris is being brought back to life by a team at The Garden Museum. Cedrics Bearded Irises and Poppies along with single roses featured highly in this early summer visit by Jenny Rose Carey

2026-05-06

In The Pink – Flowers Version

Jenny Rose Carey’s Favorite Pink Flowers

Tulip Bulbs planted in potting soil that includes chicken grit for extra drainage

2026-04-02

Using Chicken Grit in Gardens and Containers as a Mulch and to Increase Drainage in Soil

Chicken grit is used in chicken husbandry but is also great for use as a soil amendment that increases soil drainage.

2025-05-10

A Mother’s Day Tradition – Planting Seedlings out

Traditionally American Mother’s Day – the second Sunday in May – was the time to plant out your seedlings. Gradually harden the seedlings off and read my 4 tips to safely plant your seedlings out into the garden Cheers, Jenny Rose Carey

2024-01-04

Towers to Flowers – Sissinghurst Castle Garden

Gatehouse arch as you enter Sissinghurst Castle Garden

2022-12-13

Winter Gardening Book Reading Suggestions

If you are like me, the active part of the gardening year is so busy that there is little time left at the end of the day to read all the books and magazines that I have on my pile. Consequently, the time for reading is winter, and then reading becomes one of my ultimate…

2020-03-31

Inspirational Women in Horticulture

Mary Helen Wingate Lloyd was a famous female horticulturist from the early 20th Century – Her famous garden – Allgates was visited from people around the world.