I stopped off at a Nursery in Corralitos on my way back from the radio station yesterday. They have a large stock of roses on hand. This time of year, most of the nurseries have their roses on sale, this place is the exception, I guess. But I did find several 'Easy Does It' standards to choose from, and also 'Sunset Celebration'. Sunset magazine's headquarters and garden were in my neighborhood up until I moved to Santa Cruz 18 years ago. So, even if the flower isn't outstanding, the name is a bit sentimental for me.
I planted 'Easy Does It' next to the entry steps.. It's visible as you drive in the gate, and also from the front path. I'm pleased with the placement, and patting myself on the back for not torturing it for a year or more before I decided where to put it. I'm thinking 'Sunset Celebration' will go somewhere in the new Iris bed I'm working on.
