Now is the time to plant bare root roses - from November through to the end of March is the rose's dormant season. On a chilly but sunny day it's very good exercise! I have just planted 22 bare root Wild Edric roses from David Austin Roses to make an attractive and scented hedge in front of a post and rail fence:

David Austin Roses - http://www.davidaustinroses.com

Golden crab apples of Malus 'Golden Hornet' were still hanging on and looked great against a blue sky:

Angela Tolputt - 30th November 2012