The Rage of Friederike

The Rage of Friederike 21 JANUARY, 2018 Garden Plants Perennials Roses Winter Last week storm ‘Friederike’ killed our old plum tree. For many years it served as coat stand for the jacket of Mr Bobby James. Only a few broken roof tiles It was inevitable that we had to...

Der Rosenkavalier

MY FAVOURITE DVD’ S Der Rosenkavalier BY FRANK FRITSCHY 30 July 2017 In Richard Strauss‘ opera, Der Rosenkavalier Baron Ochs von Lerchenau asks the Marschalin to name a knight to go on his behalf to his fiancée Sophie in order to offer a silver rose. Restaging...

Bobbie James

Bobby James 17 JUNE, 2016 Garden Roses Shrubs Many roses are named after important people whose names sank into oblivion. Yet the name of this lovely white climber can be easily traced. In short: may I introduce you to Mr. Bobbie James. Rose Book The honourable Robert...