One of the oldest flowers in history, a staple of perfumers and known for its therapeutic properties, the damask rose is withering in Syria. Its fame is such that the damask rose features in ...
Dry the petals between two hankies and use them to make some delicious rose tea!’ said a friend when she saw this year’s crop of damask roses in my garden. ‘Better still, gift the hankies to your mom, ...