Calke Abbey - roses

One of the advantages of being a National Trust member is being able to return, particularly to local properties, several times a year and see the gardens change throughout the year.

Last time I went to Calke the wisteria was the main attraction. Going back in June the roses were the stars.

The lawns on the hillside leading up to the walled gardens are full of wild flowers, but inside the walls everything is more ordered.

Formal beds sit in the centre and roses brighten the surrounding walls.

And heading into the kitchen garden the scent follows with roses against the walls and lavender down the centre path