Saturday, October 26, 2013

TODAY'S FLOWERS, & I Heart Macro - Masses of Roses


Today is reserved for the queen of all flowers, the Rose
here are just a hand full from my garden

be it sun kissed apricot


or soft as a maiden's blush 


a massed effect on my table


or a rootstock sucker left to ramble


virginal white


or a lover's delight


or even deep purple like the silent shade of night


they grace our existence, awake our emotions
our hearts expand to their heady scent.

I could give you reams of information but I will leave you with
just one tip: if a rose dies, do not plant another in it's place,
it too will die unless you completely exchange the soil
for more than the root space of the dear departed.

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  1. Elephant's ChildOctober 26, 2013 at 1:52 AM

    I adore your roses. I don't think I have ever seen the purple stunner before. What is it? It looks like a David Austan, but I am no rose expert.

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    1. ArijaOctober 26, 2013 at 2:49 AM

      Thanks. You are quite right, it is called 'The Prince'. It makes a rather weedy bush prone to black spot but the actual rose is even deeper purply red than I was able to achieve in the shot.

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  2. Richard PeglerOctober 26, 2013 at 2:27 AM

    You've captured the beauty of these roses superbly. I am rather fond of roses, but do not grow them in my garden as I've had too many encounters with their thorns where I've always come out the loser!

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    1. ArijaOctober 26, 2013 at 2:50 AM

      Richard, there are some very nice thornless roses available.

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  3. ArijaOctober 26, 2013 at 2:47 AM

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  4. HansHBOctober 26, 2013 at 2:53 AM

    Lovely serie of flower-photos!

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  5. Joop ZandOctober 26, 2013 at 3:42 AM

    Wonderful roses in very nice colors.... your pictures are very nice.

    Greetings, Joop

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  6. Das kunterbunte KänguruOctober 26, 2013 at 4:27 AM

    The purple rose ist gorgeous!!!! I'm looking forward to plant these beauties in my new garden next year. I really love roses, especially when they really scent like roses!
    Greetings,
    Christiane

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    1. ArijaOctober 26, 2013 at 6:06 AM

      Christiane, I plant all my roses by nose, no scent not for me. I only have four that have no scent, two were gifts and two that were not true to their label. At latest count, I have about 150 on the farm.

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    2. Das kunterbunte KänguruOctober 27, 2013 at 5:01 AM

      150! Wow, that is certainly a beautiful view an an wonderful scent in the air!

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    3. ArijaOctober 27, 2013 at 5:49 AM

      It is rather nice to sit among them, I might plant a few more.

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  7. Laerte PupoOctober 26, 2013 at 5:24 AM

    Beautiful roses.

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    1. ArijaOctober 26, 2013 at 5:48 PM

      Thank you Laerte, I know you love roses too.

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  8. May Ann FranciscoOctober 26, 2013 at 5:52 AM

    Pretty amazing...so beautiful flowers

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  9. CarverOctober 26, 2013 at 6:05 AM

    Your roses are all very beautiful.

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  10. soniaOctober 26, 2013 at 6:08 AM

    I agree, she is the Queen of the flowers and my favorite...

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    1. ArijaOctober 26, 2013 at 5:51 PM

      So nice to have someone agree with me once in a while, thanks.

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  11. TexWisGirlOctober 26, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    you definitely have a green thumb for roses. LOVE the white one! wow!

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    1. ArijaOctober 26, 2013 at 5:54 PM

      Theresa, that white one is JFK, developed in memory of your so tragically assassinated president. It is reasonably tough and as our climates are similar, would do well in your yard as well.

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  12. Sylvia KOctober 26, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    Exquisite flowers and colors and superb captures, Arija! What a beautiful way to start my day!! I love them all! Hope you're enjoying a lovely weekend!!

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    1. ArijaOctober 26, 2013 at 5:56 PM

      So happy to oblige Sylvia. Hope I manage to give you beautiful starts to your day a little more often as our spring is in full force.

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  13. SweetpeaOctober 26, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    While mine are waning (being upside down from you), yours are doing THIS. I would stick my nose right into that dark purple one ... can almost smell it from here!

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    1. ArijaOctober 26, 2013 at 5:58 PM

      Mickie, just come over and stick your nose into anyone you like although that particular one is so flat, it is hard to stick anything into it.

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  14. maryaustriaOctober 26, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    Such wonderful roses! Gorgeous!!!

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  15. Ruth HiebertOctober 26, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    Each of these roses is beautiful.I am glad I don't have to pick a favourite.

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  16. ArijaOctober 26, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    Just think how hard it is for me with 150 of them!

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  17. Rambling WoodsOctober 26, 2013 at 6:17 PM

    Oh so cold and wet here....love your roses...

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  18. GaelynOctober 26, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    I could almost smell them from here.

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    1. ArijaOctober 27, 2013 at 1:24 AM

      I'd love to bottle the scent and send it over except that customs would open it and get all the pleasure.

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  19. KarenOctober 26, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    I can't grow roses, yours are gorgeous!

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    1. ArijaOctober 26, 2013 at 8:47 PM

      Karen, roses are tough guys. If they can happily grow in the Baltic States in Europe, which extend further north than Ontario, you can certainly grow them where you are.

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  20. PradeepaOctober 26, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    Such beautiful roses!

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  21. Ces AdorioOctober 26, 2013 at 10:19 PM

    But you do have a lot of photos. I go through your blog and read your old posts. I love reading your old posts. I have a shortcut of your blog on my phone. :) Thank you.

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    1. ArijaOctober 26, 2013 at 10:32 PM

      My dear girl, I'm so glad there is some use in my blogging.

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  22. ElaineOctober 26, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    Your roses are absolutely lovely! We are very limited on the roses that will overwinter here, but I have several in pots that I put into cold storage. Not near as satisfying as having them growing in the ground, but for that we have an abundance of wild roses growing all around our yard.

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    1. ArijaOctober 27, 2013 at 1:19 AM

      I would dearly love to see your wild roses Elaine, there are so many different ones around the world and quite honestly I enjoy the primeval ones much more than quite a few of the modern cultivars.

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  23. Margaret Birding For PleasureOctober 27, 2013 at 1:04 AM

    Hi Arija How wonderful to have these beautiful blooms in your garden. Great shots of them.

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    1. ArijaOctober 27, 2013 at 1:16 AM

      So pleased you enjoy them Margaret. Come smell the roses anytime you're in Aus.

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  24. LouisetteOctober 27, 2013 at 3:15 AM

    Love much rose, the last flowers is wonderfull big and colored, thanks for hosting. Greeting from Belgium
    http://blog.seniorennet.be/louisette/

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  25. Mary Howell CromerOctober 27, 2013 at 4:40 AM

    My morning has just been blessed, for the poem, the images of these gorgeous Roses, all just thrilling to see unfold I am certain, as well as the fragrance in the air, must assuredly bring a smile. Lovely, all of them. I never knew about the planting of the Rose, yet will try to remember. Hugs~

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    1. ArijaOctober 27, 2013 at 5:52 AM

      Dear Mary, you are a doll! The other thing that is nice when you have so many roses is that you can pick extravagant bunches and give them away.

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  26. UnknownOctober 27, 2013 at 4:50 AM

    They are soooo beautiful!! <3

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    1. ArijaOctober 27, 2013 at 5:53 AM

      I think all roses are beautiful, mot just mine.

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  27. BirgittaOctober 27, 2013 at 4:51 AM

    Wonderful rose photos!

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    1. ArijaOctober 27, 2013 at 5:56 AM

      The roses are the stars, without them there would be no photos.

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  28. LeoviOctober 27, 2013 at 5:13 AM

    Delicious photos, beautiful flowers, great!

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  29. kissed by an angelOctober 27, 2013 at 5:18 AM

    Dear Arija,
    I'm not sure if you speak German, or not. So I write in English. Your photos of the roses are so beautiful. I love all the enchanting colors and the light. Roses are so fascinating flowers. Thank you, for your lovely comment on my blog!
    I send Autumn greetings back to Australia!
    Have a wonderful Sunday,
    Katrin

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    1. ArijaOctober 27, 2013 at 5:58 AM

      Well, I do, Latvian, German and English in that order. Thanks for coming to have a look at my site.

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    2. kissed by an angelOctober 27, 2013 at 6:16 AM

      Oh, das ist toll, da freu' ich mich! Ich bin leider kein Sprachtalent und ein Spätzünder bin ich auch!
      Anstatt des schönen Sonntags, wünsche ich Dir wohl lieber eine wundervolle Nacht und morgen einen guten Start in die neue Woche!:)

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    3. ArijaOctober 27, 2013 at 7:21 AM

      Inzwischen ist es schon Viertel vor eins, also Montag und heute setze ich eine Pfingstrose vom Topf in den halb vorbereiteten Boden. Ich habe saueren Boden und muss ihn erst mit Kalk und anderen guten Sachen vorbereiten.
      Hoffentlich kriegst du einen sonnigen Sonntag!

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  30. Forest Dream WeaverOctober 27, 2013 at 5:19 AM

    Lovely photos ....makes me feel nostalgic for summer!

    Happy Sunday,
    Ruby

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    1. ArijaOctober 27, 2013 at 6:00 AM

      Summer will come soon enough, enjoy the beauty of autumn while it lasts.

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  31. HolunderbluetchenOctober 27, 2013 at 5:49 AM

    Liebe Arija, deine Rosen sind wunderschön , aber bei meinem Flowerday geht es nicht um Blumenfotos, sondern das Arrangieren von Blumen. Lies dir bitte meine "Spielregeln" noch einmal durch und schau dir die Beiträge der anderen Blogger an.
    Ich werde deine Verlinkung leider löschen müssen, bitte hab' Verständnis dafür. Wenn du ein geeignetes Foto hast, kannst du dich gerne wieder verlinken. bitte nicht böse sein !
    Viele herzliche Grüsse und einen schönen Sonntag, helga

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    1. ArijaOctober 27, 2013 at 7:23 AM

      Mein Blumenstrauß auf dem Tisch gilt nicht??

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  32. LauraOctober 27, 2013 at 6:52 AM

    Stunningly beautiful! Thanks for sharing the love up-close with I Heart Macro and for your thoughtful comment. Each day is truly a gift.

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  33. AnonymousOctober 27, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    Divine photography for I heart macro 2 ~ thanks, carol

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  34. Sallie (FullTime-Life)October 27, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    I LOVE your illustrated ode to the Queen of the Flowers. Beautiful pictures, perfect words. I did not know that about planting a new rosebush when an old one dies. How very interesting.

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  35. UnknownOctober 27, 2013 at 12:38 PM

    Wonderful roses! Roses are always special.

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  36. Chris-JuneOctober 27, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    such beautiful roses! love the last one. amazing color!

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  37. Tammie LeeOctober 27, 2013 at 3:00 PM

    oh my gosh, they are all so beautiful! I wish i could smell them too!

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  38. Míriam LuizaOctober 27, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    A rosa é mesmo a rainha das flores! Lindas palavras!

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  39. Minoru SaitoOctober 27, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    Hi! All of photos are very beautiful. What a wonderful garden you have! I enjoyed your post very much. Thanks for sharing.

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  40. DeniseinVAOctober 27, 2013 at 6:23 PM

    A delightful series, love all the colors in these beautiful roses. Thank you Arija :)

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  41. AnonymousOctober 27, 2013 at 11:32 PM

    Beautiful roses. I have not seen violet color rose before. It looks different.

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  42. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiOctober 27, 2013 at 11:42 PM

    The purple rose is amazingly beautiful, Arija!

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  43. Jenn JilksOctober 28, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    How beautiful! I noticed I have two rosebuds, but with overnight temps forecast at subzero C., I am not confident!
    Cheers from Cottage Country Ontario , ON, Canada!

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  44. HannahOctober 29, 2013 at 3:49 PM

    The many petals of the purple rose are so splendid! I also really like apricot roses, the color of sunset.

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  45. LizNovember 4, 2013 at 4:58 PM

    I absolutely love roses. I miss my rose garden (which had 20 different roses). It was my pride & joy.

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