Lovely, Gigi. Do you know the name of the pretty rose at the top of your post? I have one in similar colors called 'Easy Does It'. Much as I do love roses, none of mine have done very well.
Plus the flowers last such a short time.
Yes, I have a garden full of treasures. Too full. Very messy, and disorganized, but fun. Luckily I have a helper who comes once a week to keep on top of the weeds and pruning. My DH says he "just wants to be able to walk through without plants touching me". So we do prune and weed and mulch to keep some semblance of order.
Here's an interesting anomaly - I broke a long cane off one of my begonia plants a month or so ago. Stuck it in a vase out on the patio in the shade, and here it is with blooms on it!
B. 'Don Miller'
