Our Roses Are In Bloom

Here are some snapshots of the first bloom of our climbing Roses. When we went on vacation we had one bloom. When we returned from vacation this is what we found!

A trellis full of two different climbing roses

These are called "4th of July Roses" because they look like fireworks exploding.

They're mixed in with a more traditional red climber.

I changed to a different rose food/fertilizer the year and the bushes are looking very, very well fed.

On warm days like today it's amazing to sit on our front porch and have the afternoon breeze just wash you in the rose's aromas. The 4th of July roses actually smell like apples!

Have a great weekend. Thanks for your gifts and prayers which enable us to serve and, every now and then, to also stop and smell the roses. We wish you were here to stop and smell the roses with us.