Roses

Just a quick post to share something beautiful that greeted me today when I walked into our backyard. We have been very, very slow in recreating the garden we had before Hurricane Irma smashed everything (including the roof of our house). BUT, the good news is, we ARE making progress.

After yesterday’s discomfort at the dermatologist’s office, as they froze all sorts of pre-cancers off my face and left me with eyes so swollen, I can hardly see, I ambled outdoors this morning, hoping to cheer up a bit, and discovered that my newest rose, Pinata, is starting to bloom. That was a couple of hours ago, and I’m still smiling!

Thought I’d pass a picture along. Something this bright and gorgeous should be shared far and wide, right? So … here it is, along with my best wishes for each of you to have a wonderful rest of your day and week!

And remember … keep smiling.
It makes people wonder what you’re up to!

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Belinda’s Dream Rose and Black Gamecock Iris

Well, believe me, it sure isn’t here! It hit 90 today, and the sun was just broiling down on me. I had to stop my yard work much earlier than I planned and come inside to the a/c. If you doubt it’s already full summer here, take a look at these two pics I took earlier. My roses are blooming like mad, and things like cigar plant (cuphea) and Amistad salvia are running amok. Luckily, I know the roses and cuphea will continue straight through the summer heat. Will find out how Amistad does as it continues to get hotter. I love the dark purple, so I hope it won’t burn up. It’s already way too hot for petunias, violas, nasturtiums, and other plants we grow here in the winter. Florida. The rules are different here. 🙂

Tri-color (pink, yellow, and white) All American Beauty Rose with Cigar Plant behind it,
and Amistad Salvia to the right. The hummingbirds love the cigar plant,
and I’m told they will love the salvia, too.