Among each rose profile, not only are there numerous sumptuous photographs, but also descriptive captions and side-bars that instruct the reader on how to best achieve the results seen. The experienced and novice gardener alike, from the forested East coast to the arid Texas plains, will find this book to be, not only beautiful to look at, but also a delight to read with its straightforward discussion. The book not only expresses the culture and placement of the rose in creative and sometimes whimsical gardens, but also the author's love of gardening in a personal, and at times, humorous way.

• Simple techniques show everyone from beginner to enthusiast how to select, pot, stake and care for roses.

• Expert advice includes how to deal with pests and diseases as well as how to ensure healthy plants by controlling light, temperature and humidity.

"The rose has always been the best loved of all garden flowers. With the English Rose our aim has been, quite simply, to breed a more beautiful rose on a more beautiful shrub."
- David Austin

Exquisite photographs of Austin's beloved blooms grace every page of The English Roses. David Austin revolutionized rose gardening by restoring the viability and popularity of the Old Roses. In this book, he introduces 40 recently developed varieties in addition to 40 of his best-loved and time-tested favorites.

Here David Austin tells the compelling story of how he set out to create the English Roses and presents an entirely new classification, which helps rose enthusiasts to better understand and appreciate their great diversity. The book also features:

• The distinctive qualities and fragrances of English Roses
• The original Old Rose Hybrids
• Musk Hybrids, Alba Hybrids and 'The Leander Group'
• Climbing Roses, Cut-Flower Roses
• Growth habits, flower form, foliage, and name origin
• Valuable cultivation tips
• Austin's favorite garden designs
• Tips forcutting and arranging roses.

Eleven major classes of roses are profiled in detail, complete with photographs and guidance on achieving ideal growing conditions. Step-by-step photos, complete with instructions, show exactly how to protect roses in winter. Growing Roses in Cold Climates also illustrates common organic and inorganic rose problems and their remedies. This is the book that rose growers in colder climates have been clamoring for, for years!