We are at the cusp of rose bloom. Tiny buds reach for the sunlight, but not many petals have unfurled during this chilly spring. …
Belated Green Thumb Sunday: More Roses?
That's what HH asked me when I walked in the door, a pot clutched under each arm. No, really, he didn't, but the raised eyebrows …
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Let’s Prune Roses
It's time. We can finally prune. I own a lot of roses. Too many in fact. At first look in spring, I am stunned by all the …
I’ll Take Roses on the Side
In 2000, visions of blossoms danced in my head, and I planted two climbing 'Joseph's Coat' roses on the East side of my house. The …
Roses of Memory
Jim from Buffalo pointed out in my fences and arbors post that I didn't have any pictures of arbors. I then realized I'd only …
Snow Angel
More snow today. This angel stands in my front flower bed. She keeps watch over the kale and pansies I planted last fall, which …
Two Views of the Storm
As many of you probably know, a devastating ice storm hit Oklahoma last Sunday. We lost our internet the first day which is why I …
Summer’s Last Bouquet
I have a painting by Sandi Gore Evans titled "Last Rose of Summer." A Mason jar holds two yellow roses just turning to brown. …
Why a Blog?
Good question. It's one my friends have asked, along with others like whether I'll have anything to write. I hope so. Tucking …