The first rose to bloom at Cairnwood Cottage is this one, a descendant from my grandparents' rose bushI suppose that should really be the first rose of spring, since summer is technically a month away yet. Actually I noticed the first roses starting to bloom last week. The rose bush these particular roses are growing on is a bush that has descended from a rose bush that grew on my grandparents' farm in northern Indiana. My parents got a start from it and have it growing on their property, just 1/2 mile away from the original farmhouse rose. Then I got a start from my parents' rose. It's nice to know that this rose growing here in central Pennsylvania, has roots in Indiana. And whenever I see this rose, I think of my now-deceased grandparents.
Rain drop-laden rose
I can almost SMELL the sweet rose aroma!Today is rainy, and I'm feeling quite lazy. I should be taking advantage of this forced hiatus from outdoor work by getting the laundry, dishes and house cleaning done, but I quite simply don't feel like it! So here I sit instead, and will probably take a nap a bit later.
Rain drops clinging to wild cherry blossoms, creating strings of "jewels"
Close-up of wild cherry "jewels"Several days ago we had rain as well, and I took advantage of the unique beauty that only rainy days offer, and grabbed some photos. I was struck by the unusual jewel-like beauty of the wild cherry blossoms that hung over our driveway, and the velvety soft appearance of the roses covered with rain drops. How can I ever complain about rain?!
I too have a start from Grandma Vera's rose bush. I got it last year (dad started it for me). So this is my first year with it, and it has some little roses that will probably bloom in a week or so. I will post, and we can see if they look like sisters! ;)
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