Tag Archives: rose

Hope

Posted on October 2, 2021 by hernibs

Hope springs eternal in the human breast. ~Alexander Pope

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The last two roses of Summer. We picked them this morning and took the to my 100 year old mother.She sang “The Yellow Rose of Texas” to us as she held them and sniffed them. I hope the bud gives … Continue reading →

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Happy September

Posted on September 1, 2020 by hernibs

‘Tis the last rose of summer, Left blooming alone; All her lovely companions Are faded and gone. – Thomas Moore, The Last Rose of Summer, 1830

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Patterns of Life

Posted on July 17, 2020 by hernibs

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Kindness

Posted on September 15, 2019 by hernibs

Kindness is never wasted. If it has no effect on the recipient, at least it benefits the bestower. ~ S.H. Simmons

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Garden Delight Rose

Posted on June 14, 2019 by hernibs

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Look at the size of this rose!

Posted on June 7, 2019 by hernibs

It’s so beautiful I just had to share. There are three roses on this bush and they are all spectacular. It’s a David Austin ‘Scepter’d Isle’ Correction: It’s a Tea Rose “Bewitched”

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Woodland Rose

Posted on May 22, 2019 by hernibs

Woodland or Dwarf Rose Rosa gymnocarpa BC’s smallest and most delicate wild rose. Shrub to 4’ tall. Many weak prickles. Pale pink, dainty flower. Hip a small orange pear shaped. Eaten by the natives to sustain life in times of … Continue reading →

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Wild Rose

Posted on June 12, 2018 by hernibs

It May Have Thorns Like the flower you gave me and the words you chose so I give my love as you gave me the rose. Though it is not perfect and could cause you pain for its scent is … Continue reading →

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Birthday Rose Bush

Posted on April 18, 2018 by hernibs

A rose needs time and care to be maintained to it’s full potential. And like friendship, once nourished we find it was well worth the effort. ~Unknown

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Be Still

Posted on March 11, 2017 by hernibs

“To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders” ~Lieh Tzu

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Gratitude

Posted on June 10, 2016 by hernibs

When a person doesn’t have gratitude, something is missing in his or her humanity. A person can almost be defined by his or her attitude toward gratitude. ~Elie Wiesel

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Thankful For Rain

Posted on August 28, 2015 by hernibs

Finally, some moisture for our very dry garden and forest. Thank you for rain.

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