April 2018 -- Photos and Chat in the Roses forum

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zuzu

Apr 1, 2018 1:21 AM CST

Moderator

Name: Zuzu
Northern California (Zone 9a)

April is National Poetry Month, so our thumbnail photo for this thread is Pure Poetry, one of my favorite roses.

Rose (Rosa 'Pure Poetry')
Uploaded by zuzu

And another photo to wish you all a Happy Easter.

Rose (Rosa 'Easter Basket')
Uploaded by zuzu

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IrisLilli

Apr 1, 2018 4:41 AM CST

Name: Lilli
Lundby, Denmark, EU

for starting the April thread Zuzu! You picked some real beauties.

Of course I talk to myself; sometimes I need expert advice!

| @IrisLilli | Post #1672626 (2)

porkpal

Apr 1, 2018 7:24 AM CST

Name: Porkpal
Richmond, TX (Zone 9a)

I love the soft color blends on both, but Pure Poetry has the bonus of ruffled petals!

Porkpal

| @porkpal | Post #1672686 (3)

Steve812

Apr 2, 2018 11:11 AM CST

Name: Steve
Prescott, AZ (Zone 7b)

So, here is my rose poetry entry for the start of April.

A rose arose
Pulled up by a garden hose.

(Inspired by real world experience)

When you dance with nature, try not to step on her toes.

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Last edited by Steve812 Apr 2, 2018 11:34 AM

porkpal

Apr 2, 2018 11:29 AM CST

Name: Porkpal
Richmond, TX (Zone 9a)

Not the method I chose
To transplant my lovely rose.

Porkpal

| @porkpal | Post #1673652 (5)

Steve812

Apr 2, 2018 11:36 AM CST

Name: Steve
Prescott, AZ (Zone 7b)

A leaf, a flower, a thorn
A gash in my arm has torn

When you dance with nature, try not to step on her toes.

| @Steve812 | Post #1673662 (6)

CindiKS

Apr 2, 2018 12:50 PM CST

Name: Cindi
Wichita, Kansas (Zone 7a)

Chilly Easter morn,
Under this crown of thorns
Baby bunny was born

Remember that children, marriages, and flower gardens reflect the kind of care they get.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

| @CindiKS | Post #1673719 (7)

Steve812

Apr 2, 2018 12:52 PM CST

Name: Steve
Prescott, AZ (Zone 7b)

Six trumpets I picked this morn
My mantel they now adorn.

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Apologies to those seeking pure poetry here. It's more like doggerel.

Leading to an Escheresque question "Does your doggerel barcarole?"

Rose (Rosa 'Taboo')
Uploaded by RuuddeBlock

Or is that Taboo?

When you dance with nature, try not to step on her toes.

| @Steve812 | Post #1673723 (8)

pepper23

Apr 2, 2018 6:18 PM CST

Name: Amanda
KC metro area, Missouri (Zone 6a)

Drooling over roses on A Reverence for Roses and the one that I want I don't want to spend the money on. Triple Delight.

I didn't want a pink rose anyways. Not yet anyways. Need a yellow.

https://www.areverenceforroses...

| @pepper23 | Post #1673916 (9)

MargieNY

Apr 3, 2018 6:08 AM CST

Name: Margie
NY (Zone 7a)

Guess what? My son in law just called me from the hospital. It's a Girl! I have 2 grandsons and now a granddaughter. YAHOO!

Observe, observe, observe
We are fortunate to "see" & appreciate nature in ways others are blind.

| @MargieNY | Post #1674186 (10)

csandt

Apr 3, 2018 7:31 AM CST

Name: Carol H. Sandt
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (Zone 6b)

Congratulations, Margie! Such happy news!

| @csandt | Post #1674256 (11)

Steve812

Apr 3, 2018 9:35 AM CST

Name: Steve
Prescott, AZ (Zone 7b)

Congratulations, Margie!

When you dance with nature, try not to step on her toes.

| @Steve812 | Post #1674341 (12)

MargieNY

Apr 3, 2018 5:12 PM CST

Name: Margie
NY (Zone 7a)

Thank you for your kind words of congratulations and thumbs-up. It's wonderful to have friends like you to share in my happiness. Marissa is "cute as a button".

Observe, observe, observe
We are fortunate to "see" & appreciate nature in ways others are blind.

| @MargieNY | Post #1674709 (13)

IrisLilli

Apr 4, 2018 6:14 AM CST

Name: Lilli
Lundby, Denmark, EU

Granddaughter! Congratulations Margie!

This week is National Bake Week, so why not go for broke and make a

Rose (Rosa 'Wedding Cake')
Uploaded by Mike

(aka MORcake)

Of course I talk to myself; sometimes I need expert advice!

| @IrisLilli | Post #1675032 (14)

cliftoncat

Apr 4, 2018 6:57 AM CST

Name: Mika
Oxfordshire, England and Mento

Congratulations, Margie!

| @cliftoncat | Post #1675075 (15)

porkpal

Apr 4, 2018 7:00 AM CST

Name: Porkpal
Richmond, TX (Zone 9a)

Delicious choice, Lilli.

Porkpal

| @porkpal | Post #1675076 (16)

TX_hoya

Apr 4, 2018 11:16 AM CST

Name: Kim T.
Seguin, TX (Zone 8b)

Lots of roses blooming here in Texas this spring!

Sweet Surrender

Don Juan

Can't remember the name on this one but it's too prickly to hunt for the tag

Unknown red that came with the house, smells wonderful