December is a great month to stay cozy indoors with a good book—and that includes learning more about roses! Even though your garden is quiet outside, you can still enjoy roses by reading about them. Books are a fun way to explore new rose ideas and get ready for next year’s growing season.
Some books are full of beautiful pictures that show all the different colors, shapes, and styles of roses. Others give helpful tips on how to care for your plants. You can even read stories about the history of roses and the people who love them.
One amazing book is called The Ultimate Rose Book by Peter McHoy. It has over 800 pictures and teaches you about all kinds of roses, from old garden roses to the newest hybrids. It’s great for both beginners and expert gardeners.
Here are nine more books that rose lovers enjoy:
- The Rose Bible by Rayford Clayton Reddell
- Roses by Jack Harkness
- Right Rose, Right Place by Peter Schneider
- Growing Roses in Cold Climates by Richard Hass
- Roses Without Chemicals by Peter Kukielski
- The Rose: The History of the World’s Favourite Flower by Jennifer Potter
- The Organic Rose Garden by Liz Druitt
- The Rose Grower’s Handbook by Diana Sargeant
- Classic Roses by Peter Beales
You can find many of these books at your local library, bookstore, or even online. Looking through them during the winter is a great way to dream about what you’ll grow in the spring.
Reading about roses keeps your gardening spirit blooming, even when the weather is too cold to dig in the dirt. So curl up with a cup of cocoa and a rose book—you just might find your next favorite flower.
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