About this episode

This episode explores the world of roses with guest Josie Lewis, discussing the best varieties for scent and garden aesthetics.

There are few flowers more quintessential than the rose, and it’s safe to say that there’s a perfect rose for everyone’s tastes. This week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ delves into the world of roses, with someone whose love for a great rose knows no bounds: Josie Lewis. Whether you’re looking for a rose with a particular colour to combine with the beauty of your existing garden, or you’re more pressed by scent and structure, we hear which are the absolute best roses to grow, and how bes...

People in this episode

Host: Sarah Raven

Guest: Josie Lewis

Topics covered

• roses
• gardening
• perfume
• flowers
• scent
• plant care

Keywords

• roses
• gardening
• perfume
• flower selection
• plant care
• scented roses

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: roses

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