Yellow Roses in Simple Centerpiece

Rose Buds and Blossoms

Perfect roses.  It's so early in the season the folliage is deep green and the blooms are fantastic.  Love the subtle edges in yellow with a peek at yellow veining in the interior.

Rose Pruning

I just pruned the rose bush this past weekend. I like to wait until the end of March to prune. I read about this plan when I first moved to Southern California. The idea is that the roses will put out new leaves when the weather is warmer and less wet. The hope is to minimize powdery mildew forming on the new leaves.

Normally, I would strip the whole bush of leaves. This year, however, I left a few leaves and rosebuds on one part of the bush because the buds were just about to bloom. After the petals drop, I will prune this part of the bush. Since the weekend, each day has been sunny warm. This enticed the buds to bloom.

Romantic Roses

A walk in the evening hours last night with a dear friend allowed for the discovery of some lovely neighborhood gardens. The roses climbing this garden entrance were stunning.

Rose Hips

I love finding fully developed rose hips on my rose bushes. I like the color of these two I found in the garden this weekend.