ACTIVERAIN PHOTOBLOGGER CONTEST -MEMORIES OF ROSES


ACTIVERAIN PHOTOBLOGGER CONTEST - MEMORIES OF ROSES.  I have always loved roses.  They are so beautiful, whether they are a tight bud or a fully opened rose.  They come in many gorgeous colors and so many wonderful smells.

 

According to Wikipedia, Roses are perennials and there are over 100 species.  Most species are native to Asia, with smaller numbers native to Europe, North America, and northwest Africa. and are all widely grown for their beauty and fragrance. Rose plants range in size from compact, miniature roses, to climbers that can reach 7 meters in height."

 

"Ornamental roses have been cultivated for thousands of years.  The earliest know cultivation dates to 500 BC in Mediterranean countries, Persia and China."  Roses have been admired for centuries for their beauty and used in bouquets, in perfumes and in folk medicines.

 

Coral Roses, blue sky, green vase, green leaves

 

 

I loved roses even as a kid. I remember when I was in elementary school, I would hang around our rose garden just to bask in the sun and the rose fragrance before walking to school.

 

My family often visited the Rose Garden in San Jose.   My sister and I would run up and down the rows of roses playing and enjoying the scents and sights of the many varieties of roses.

 

My memory of roses is entwined with memories of my Mom.  She loved roses and I know that is the reason I love them, too.  She was the one who planted and cultivated our family's rose garden.  She was a talented gardener and was able to grow roses from cuttings.  Eventually our rose garden grew to include at lease 50 buses. They were a magnificent sight when they were all in bloom.  

 

Mom was very proud of her roses and showed them to everyone who came to visit.  The are a substantial part of my memories of my Mom.  When I see roses I think of her and the joy she felt from their beauty. 

 

 

 

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Posted by Evelyn Kennedy, Alameda Real Estate, Alameda, CA on 05/11/2011 02:37 PM   Comments (21)   Memories of Roses in the ActiveRain Channel   roses, san jose rose garden  
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Evelyn - they are pretty and a lot of work too. We used to have about 100 bushes of roses in our first home. It was a lot of work to maintain but it pays off. We have neighbors stopping by to smell the roses.
3:45pm • #2
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Brad:  Thank you for your kind words.  I am not much of a gardener, but Mom's house still has the roses and her gardener keeps them in good shape. I appreciate your comment.

 

Mike:  I know they are a lot of work.  I remember Mom spending hours babying her roses.  But her work was worth her effort.  Yep, Mom had people walking by admiring her roses.  She loved it.
4:10pm • #3
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Dear Evelyn,

Your picture of the roses is so beautiful and remembering mom is a wonderful activity - isn't it?  Just went outside and took a photo of my grandmother's rose bush (well, a descendent of) which has a light pink flower and a heavenly smell.  Then I came in to see if anyone saw my ARPB contest post and there you were!  So glad you came by.

Have a happy day -
Lynn

 
8:27pm • #4
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They are my favorites too.  The most amazing thing to me about roses is that even out in the hot sun for hours which they love, the petals are cool to the touch.
8:33pm • #5
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Lynn:  Thank you for your kind words.  Please take a picture of your grandmother's rose.  I'll bet its beautiful.

 

Dee:  Isn't it true. The petals feel so soft and velvety.  Thanks for your kind comment.
9:58pm • #6
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This is a great entry to the contest, Evelyn.  Beautiful, rich color.  You can almost smell the rose.
1:32am • #7
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Jane:

Thank you so much for your very nice comments.  I can smell the roses and they are very fragrant.  I appreciate your taking the time to comment on my blog.  Take care.
1:36am • #8
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Evelyn - gorgeous roses - love the color.  Good luck in the contest, nice entry.
5:42am • #9
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Barbara:

Thank you for your generous comments.  Good luck to you, too.  But I don't expect to win anything.  I am hoping I will get some feed back on my photo.  I am not a very good photographer, that's why I hire professionals to do photos of my listings.  I appreciate your comments.  Take care.
11:34am • #10
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Roses were a favorite of my Mother. . .She had well over 5 dozen in her yard.  The one you have pictured is very unique.  It looks quite a bit like a Carnation.
11:55am • #11
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Myrl: 

 

I wish I could remember what it is called.  If Mom were here she'd look at my as if I were losking my mind and say it is am ________.  Sounds like your Mom was a rose lover too.  Thank you for your comment.  I appreciate it.
12:25pm • #12
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The clarity of your roses is wonderful! Picture perfect clear!
1:01pm • #13
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Sally:

You are too kind.  I appreciate your comment.  Thank you so much.
1:07pm • #14

Stunning rose.

I guess that if you love roses, I would be remiss if I did not leave you a rose in my comment.

Rose on the campus of San Diego State University
7:30pm • #15
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Eric:

Your rose picture puts my to shame.  Thanks for the gorgeous picture.  Its so perfect and the color is so wonderful.  Thank you.
7:40pm • #16
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Hi Evelyn...As I read your post I was expecting to see a photo of a rose.  When I did, I held my breath.  Thank you so much.

Kate
11:07pm • #17
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Amazing how many different types of roses there are and each one individually beautiful.
3:10pm • #18
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Kate:  Thanks so much for your wonderful comment.  I appreciate it.

 

David:  Thanks for your comment.  Yep, there are so many gorgeous roses and so many different fragrances. 
8:20pm • #19
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How pretty! What kind of rose is it? If it's local to our area I'd like to get one for my sister. She's  a big fan of roses too.
12:33am • #20
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Elisa:

I bought it at our local nursery, Encinal Nursery, a few years ago.  I lost the tag with the name on it, so I don't know what it is called.  If I find the name, I'll email you.  Thanks for commenting and have a nice weekend.
1:05am • #21

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