SIGH . . . .

Oh boy, I do wish I could be there. I hope there will be lots and lots of pictures.

Connie -- you should think about turning your talk into an article.

Thanks for the heads-up! See you there...

I'm really excited to be doing this!

I published a blog post a few years ago with the list that is the basis for this talk (with a few additions). For example, I didn't grow Perle d'Or at the time, it does great here, and I have added it to the list.

If you come, please come up and say Hi.

Here is a link that might be useful: Easy Care Heirloom Roses List Blog Post

Wish I could step in a transporter and appear at the open house! Someday, I'll travel across the Mississippi and make a trip to VA, and I'll time it with something wonderful that you've got up your sleeve, Connie. Please do post pics. Carol

Carol, I will be sure to come up with something wonderful just for the occasion of your visit when/if it occurs!

This program is different than what I usually do. Most of the time I'm trapped inside with a projector and a Powerpoint program with photos. For Saturday, I will be working with live material, since we'll be outside. Nothing better than meeting the subject roses up close and in person.

Tufton itself is a haven for many rare and wonderful things, not just roses. The roses are the stars of the garden right now ... and the Leonie Bell Noisette Garden, with its collection of Noisettes and Chinas, should be pretty spectacular. I'm really excited to see it.

We plan to be there. It'll be great to see you again Connie!

Loved your rose talk at Tufton Farms and the garden tour was fabulous! Even my significant other, who isn't really into roses, found the day interesting. I hadn't been in many years and the garden has matured and looks better than ever.

One of the garden shots... my camera doesn't do it justice!

Golly -- I'd have loved to have been there.

It was great to see you, Lori! (Perfect photo of me at work, too ... mouth open, weird hand gestures, and all.) I have tried so many times to take photographs that capture the atmosphere of the Bell Garden, and have failed every time. You just have to be there in the rose filled enclosure ... and inhale.

Jeri, goes without saying that we would love to have had you there.

I took very few photos ... this is my favorite one. It's Peggy Cornett leading the rose tour, surrounded by roses and enthusiastic rose lovers.

Your presentation was mesmerizing - well beyond informative - highlighting the personality of & the skinny on each rose waved aloft in its green bottle. Demonstrating their charms, you revealed your own. Bravo!

For all the time spent reading about antique roses, had never met most of them in person. My first visit to Tufton (forgive me as a local), wowed by the encounter. This was introduction via total immersion - heavenly! Wandered the gardens the rest of the day, punch-drunk on beauty. A friend to share the experience, Rebecca, completed the golden day. Her remembrance of the event, including photos, at the link below.

Delighted to meet you & the roses, Connie! Lori, sorry we didn't connect...next time!

Here is a link that might be useful: Forsythia Hill - Wine & Roses

Sue, I'm sorry we didn't connect also! Needed Garden Web name tags to find each other. Your friend's blog is wonderful, really captured the day!