photo by suzanne * march 2011
I've had a particular white rose bush for 10 or 11 years now...so long, I don't even remember what type of rose it is. I do think it is some kind of 'tea rose' that most generally blooms twice a year and brings me much joy. And I've not taken many pictures of the bush because the roses are so white, that it is hard to capture the exquisite details of the blooms. At times, I have been able to cut and bring in a dozen roses at once. One stem can house from 4 to 6 roses. I cut the stems at an angle and put some chips of ice in the vase of water.
photo by suzanne * april 2010
In order to receive a beautiful spring crop, I must prune the bush in October. And, then in March, the buds start developing. After the spring show, I must lightly prune again, and I can enjoy more blooms in the fall. Last year I failed to prune (lazy), but this spring I did reap a favorable lot of roses. However, the March winds this year were so strong and frequent, that the petals were blowing everywhere, and I lost quite a few roses. I did get a few photos in April, just before Easter, when my little grandson was visiting for a few days. The results below.
photo by Suzanne * April 16, 2011
My grandson Shawn * April 16, 2011
"He wears the rose of youth upon him."
~William Shakespeare
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So, for now, this is it. I'm having a dilemma with posting. After having written a post and published it on Wednesday nite, Thursday came and I couldn't log in to my blogs. I kept getting a message that "blogger" was unavailable. When I got home from work Friday, I was able to log in to my blogs, but my new post from Wednesday was gone-VANISHED!-I know it posted, because I saw it Thursday even tho I couldn't log into the blog. And one of my blogmates had left a message, but I when I tried to publish her comment another message told me the comment did NOT exist. Don't know what the deal is, but I will try again, and within a few days I hope to rewrite and publish the previous post.
So-what do you think my chances of a successful post are?
CHARLIE-WHAT DO YOU THINK?
"Winning...Winning!"
~ Charlie Sheen from 'Two and a Half Men'
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The quote on my sidebar above the rippling water rose picture is by:
Emily Dickinson * How beautiful!
I look forward to hearing from you, my readers! Have a safe and happy week!
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"And she was fair as the rose in May"
~Geoffrey Chaucer
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So, for now, this is it. I'm having a dilemma with posting. After having written a post and published it on Wednesday nite, Thursday came and I couldn't log in to my blogs. I kept getting a message that "blogger" was unavailable. When I got home from work Friday, I was able to log in to my blogs, but my new post from Wednesday was gone-VANISHED!-I know it posted, because I saw it Thursday even tho I couldn't log into the blog. And one of my blogmates had left a message, but I when I tried to publish her comment another message told me the comment did NOT exist. Don't know what the deal is, but I will try again, and within a few days I hope to rewrite and publish the previous post.
So-what do you think my chances of a successful post are?
CHARLIE-WHAT DO YOU THINK?
~ Charlie Sheen from 'Two and a Half Men'
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The quote on my sidebar above the rippling water rose picture is by:
Emily Dickinson * How beautiful!
I look forward to hearing from you, my readers! Have a safe and happy week!
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"And she was fair as the rose in May"
~Geoffrey Chaucer
