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porkpal

Oct 27, 2016 11:49 AM CST

Name: Porkpal
Richmond, TX (Zone 9a)

Wow! There is an answer after all. Thanks, Neal.

Porkpal

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zuzu

Oct 28, 2016 1:04 AM CST

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Name: Zuzu
Northern California (Zone 9a)

The rainy season has started in earnest here, so any photos I post of my garden roses now will be a testament to their ability to stand up to rain. There's very little color in the garden these days. I'm so glad the cannas and fuchsias are still in bloom because the roses have mostly given up. Here are a few that looked good today.

Cabaret and Calliope.

After spending about 12 years as a compact shrub, Cocktail suddenly decided it wants to be 7 feet tall.

Helen Hayes and Sea Foam never stop blooming.

Violet's Pride

This guy comes over for dinner every night, and he usually brings a friend.

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zuzu

Oct 28, 2016 1:06 AM CST

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Name: Zuzu
Northern California (Zone 9a)

It's National Chocolate Day. The Rose of the Day is Chocolate Sundae.

Rose (Rosa 'Chocolate Sundae')
Uploaded by zuzu

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gemini_sage

Oct 28, 2016 5:10 AM CST

Name: Neal Linville
Winchester, KY (Zone 6a)

Oh my! The raccoon's friend would make me stop dead in my tracks!

'Cocktail' is really bright and cheery!

"...and don't think the garden loses its ecstasy in winter. It's quiet, but the roots are down there riotous." Rumi

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porkpal

Oct 28, 2016 6:48 AM CST

Name: Porkpal
Richmond, TX (Zone 9a)

National chocolate day? Celebrate!

Porkpal

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sunnyvalley

Oct 28, 2016 9:01 AM CST

Name: Sharlene Sutter
St. Gallen - Switzerland (Zone 6a)

Have a box of Merci in the panty! Perfect reason to crack it open

zuzu said:
After spending about 12 years as a compact shrub, Cocktail suddenly decided it wants to be 7 feet tall.

Funny how the mind works - first thing that came to mind when I read your comment of Cocktail was our daughter. She was also 12 when she decided she wanted to grow up

Your rose of the day is lovely Zuzu. Not one that I seen around here but then I have other similar reddish brown, russet coloured roses like 'Brown Velvet', 'Hot Chocolate', 'Terracotta' which I absolutely adore. Eddy Mitchell sort of tones in with those.

Co-founder of www.dasirisfeld.ch in Oetlishausen, Switzerland

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sunnyvalley

Oct 28, 2016 9:02 AM CST

Name: Sharlene Sutter
St. Gallen - Switzerland (Zone 6a)

@zuzu
PS - love your fury friends
Aren't those the fellas that make it go bump in the night?

Co-founder of www.dasirisfeld.ch in Oetlishausen, Switzerland

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Calif_Sue

Oct 28, 2016 9:35 AM CST

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Name: Suzanne/Sue
Sebastopol, CA (Zone 9a)
Sunset Zone 15

Wondering what will be the bloom for tomorrow's National Holiday.

My gardening Blog!
Handmade quilts, new & vintage fabrics in my Etsy store. Summer Song Cottage
Instagram Sewing posts

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sunnyvalley

Oct 28, 2016 9:44 AM CST

Name: Sharlene Sutter
St. Gallen - Switzerland (Zone 6a)

Which National day Suzanne?
October 29, 2016 is International Internet Day!
October 29, 2016 is National Cat Day!
October 29, 2016 is National Forgiveness Day!
October 29, 2016 is National Hermit Day!
October 29, 2016 is National Oatmeal Day!
October 29, 2016 is World Psoriasis Day!
October 29, 2016 is World Stroke Day!

That's all I found, or have they missed one?

Co-founder of www.dasirisfeld.ch in Oetlishausen, Switzerland

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CindiKS

Oct 28, 2016 11:47 AM CST

Name: Cindi
Wichita, Kansas (Zone 7a)

sunnyvalley said: Have a box of Merci in the panty! Perfect reason to crack it open

Funny how the mind works -

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

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gemini_sage

Oct 28, 2016 1:18 PM CST

Name: Neal Linville
Winchester, KY (Zone 6a)

That just cracked me up more than it should have!

"...and don't think the garden loses its ecstasy in winter. It's quiet, but the roots are down there riotous." Rumi

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gemini_sage

Oct 28, 2016 1:30 PM CST

Name: Neal Linville
Winchester, KY (Zone 6a)

I worked with 'Black Magic' and red 'Freedom' roses today. The Lexington Humane Society is having a fundraiser tomorrow night, the "Beastie Ball". The owner of the venue where I work donated design services (which is me

) and centerpieces for the event. I was able to get flowers donated from a wholesaler for the event, but had to stay away from autumn colors because they're in high demand and more expensive. We decided to go with a goth look, black tablecloths, silver accents like tall candelabras around the ballroom, and the red and black roses. There will also be black leafless trees and black bird cages as centerpieces for several tables, with black ravens in both. We'll top everything off with some cobwebs and spiders.

The friend helping me posted a photo on FB:
https://www.facebook.com/photo...

"...and don't think the garden loses its ecstasy in winter. It's quiet, but the roots are down there riotous." Rumi

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zuzu

Oct 28, 2016 2:01 PM CST

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Name: Zuzu
Northern California (Zone 9a)

Tomorrow will be a very big day in my house. Turkey and salmon for all. You can bet that Suzanne is not expecting me to celebrate psoriasis or strokes.