Daily Archives: April 1, 2013

Are you a rose enthusiast? A newcomer to the world of roses? Or perhaps you’re a fan of Downton Abbey and all things British? Come to Russell’s Garden Center, 397 Boston Post Road, Wayland, on Saturday April 6th to join in a celebration of these finest of British institutions: English Roses and Afternoon Tea.

 
At 3:30 (before the rose presentation) enjoy a Tea hosted and poured by Gay Hughes from GayGrace Teas. Gay is passionate about tea and has created the Traveling Tea Shoppe. She offers over 30 premium quality loose teas from around the world. Delight in the discovery of new and well -established premium teas along with advice on brewing the perfect “cuppa”.  Sit back, sip your tea and envision yourself in an English garden! Whether you identify more strongly with the aristocracy or the serving staff is up to you.
The fee is $6.00 per person. Seating is limited and pre-registration is strongly recommended.

While there is a fee for the Tea, the English rose portion of this event is free and open to all.  At 4:30 pm,  representatives of David Austin English Roses will give a special informative presentation. David Austin’s English roses have been bred to combine the fragrance, form and character reminiscent of the traditional English cottage garden. David Austin, himself, has spent some 60 years developing roses which incorporate the form, beauty and fragrance of Old roses, while being sustainable and flowering repeatedly throughout the summer.  Learn about the David Austin breeding program and the beautiful roses it has produced; discover their uses and swoon over the images of the many varieties which will be available at Russell’s this spring. Just imagine how they will look in your own garden as you admire them while sipping tea.
Reservations may be made by email or telephone to: 508-358-2283 ext. 451 OR suzys@russellsgardencenter.com.