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Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Roses in the Summertime

Everyone knows that rosemary is for remembrance.

What about roses?


Red roses are for passion, right?  

They are given by lovers throughout the world.

They are a gift worthy to be presented to a queen.

Many years ago, hubs used to buy red roses for me from time to time.



Tucked beneath mounds of baby's breath, they always thrilled me.

Their fragrance,too, was always intoxicating.

These days, all these decades later, he still gives roses but by planting them by the back porch!

They are just as exquisite as the bouquets presented by a young lover so long ago.

DO ROSES GROW IN YOUR YARD?

16 comments:

janice15 said...

There is really nothing like them... I love Roses to much tiny ones big ones fragrant ones not fragrant...just love them...love the Red Have a great Wednesday with love Janice

Connie said...

Your roses are beautiful. I should love roses and I do, but not in my yard. I can not weed them without getting hurt. Why should I love them? Well, my mother's name was Rose Lorraine, mine is Connie Rose, my daughter is Autumn Rose, and my two granddaughters are Abbey Rose and Lucy Rose. When we are all together (except Mom, who is now with the Lord) we call ourselves the family bouquet:)
Have a lovely day.
Your blogging sister, Connie :)

Heirloom treasures said...

Your roses are lovely and such a lasting gift. I have just ordered two lovely new climbers,can't wait for them to come. Enjoy x

Lucy@heart and hearth said...

I thought of the quote," I'd rather have roses on my table, than diamonds on my neck."
I want to grow roses prolificly some day.

The Old Parsonage said...

Gorgeous red red roses!!! Yes, I have roses pink cabbage roses and this year we just planted pink knockout roses - can't wait to see them fill in!

Enjoy the fragrance and the love!

Leann

Bookie said...

I like roses but have none in my yard. I thought they were hard to grown and I remember well the thorns from childhood. Maybe I should try one some day.

Nellie said...

I love roses! We have four knockout rose bushes here. They grow very well in our area, and ours are now on their "second bloom." They require no special care at all, thankfully, as I am not much for having a green thumb.:-)

Your roses are beautiful!

Martha's Favorites said...

Hi Susan: A lovely rose for a lovely lady. Hope you are doing well. Sending hugs and just saying hello this morning. Blessings, Martha

Lady Linda said...

How lovely Susan. I love roses too. The rain here has been doing a number on the plants...sigh.
Love ya,
Linda

marianne said...

Love your roses; great color. I do wish I had some roses growing in my yard, but just haven't planted any yet. I think I got discouraged with growing roses when I planted some many years ago in the yard of our first home. They had aphids and struggled and wilted and died. Maybe I will plant some soon; a foolproof type would be good. Your husband must have a green thumb.

diane.stetson said...

I have a beautiful yellow rose bush and many tea roses in my yard. I love roses. Yours are beautiful on that new arbor your husband got!

Unknown said...

Hello from Spain: red roses are my favorite flowers. I really like the color and smell. In my garden but do not grow roses in the garden of my neighbor do grow roses. I love that flower. Keep in touch

Suzan said...

My favorite rose is the Mr. Lincoln. He smells wonderful and is a lovely deep red. Also enjoy growing the Peace Rose and just planted a row of Knock out roses!! Pulled up some bushes that I never liked and planted the Knock Out!! Will see how they do.

Chatty Crone said...

I love the photo you took of that red rose. I think each color of rose stands for something else - red is for love! sandie

Red Rose Alley said...

Aaahhhh, your roses made my heart glad today! They are so pretty, and the color is perfect.....not too orange, not too burgundy, just RED! Thank you for the pictures. I really needed it today.

Love,
~Sheri

Dee said...

The rose is a stunning red. I think it is sweet your husbands plants roses for you.A gift that keeps giving.

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