Fragrant roses never seem to go out of favour. It has always part of the rose’s allure and we instinctively bend down to smell a rose for its perfume. Each rose has its own distinct scent, as ...

"A rose by any other name would smell as sweet." Or would it? This memorable line from Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" actually had very little to do with the scent of roses and more to do with ...

If you’ve ever picked up a rose bouquet from the grocery store or sniffed at the options in a florist’s shop, you might have been disappointed by the lack of scent in those beautiful blooms. With ...

Miniature and miniflora roses are versatile in any garden and can give even a tiny patio the opportunity to become a rose garden. They can be planted in the ground just like any other rose, or they ...

Most roses named for famous people, particularly political ones, haven't fared well in the garden. The rose 'Richard Nixon' was a dud the moment it was introduced and vanished from nursery bins the ...

Of the five senses, can you guess which is the most powerful, the one that brings back memories, can transport you thousands of miles and even affects the taste of your food? Quick, who knows? Make ...

If you’ve always wanted to grow roses but were too timid, rose expert Jolene Adams of the Peninsula Rose Society says you can start with miniature ones. “They’re just as complicated as their big ...

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Passing a rosebush in the garden or a gorgeous bouquet of roses sent to some lucky person in my workplace, my first instinct is to bury my nose in the blossoms. Often, though, even ...

Nestled in the mountains of western Saudi Arabia, Taif, the "City of Roses", blends history and nature into a unique destination. Taif is famed for its temperate climate, stunning landscapes and ...