Beautiful, fragrant and delicious, roses have been a floral favorite for thousands of years. Dried roses have been found in the tombs of ancient pharaohs and in Neolithic European burial sites. Sacred to Aphrodite and Venus, roses have long been associated with passion, love and beauty. One of the oldest known medicinal plants, roses have historically been valued for culinary, health and beauty uses around the globe, from China, Greece, Persia and Egypt to Scandinavia and among native tribes of North America.
Discover the romance of the rose with
The Essential Rose 2012 wall calendar, artfully crafted by writer Ann Lovejoy. Stunning photography, recipes, tips on cultivation, as well as crafts, herbal remedies and the fascinating history of this magnificent and captivating flower will enchant all year long.
Lovejoy is the author of more than twenty gardening books and two cookbooks, and is a regular cooking and gardening columnist for the
Seattle Post-Intelligencer. She is also the author of
The Organic Kitchen Garden and
A Year of Healthy Living wall calendars, both available from Amber Lotus Publishing.
The interior pages of this calendar are printed on 100% recycled, 50% post-consumer paper, processed chlorine free and printed with soy based inks. In addition to printing our products on recycled paper, Amber Lotus Publishing continues to plant trees and offset our carbon footprint with NativeEnergy.
