Friday, January 20, 2012

Best of 2011: ROSES

Summer of Love--taken 5/13/11
If you are new to my blog,  you may not know that we grow beautiful ROSES in our yard.  Actually,  George grows them and I just enjoy them.  We have about 55 different varieties.  SO--it was fun going through all of my 2011 blog posts searching for my favorite 2011 Roses...  Again,  it's hard to choose only a few --but I did it!!!!  Hope you enjoy our beautiful Hybrid Tea and  Grandiflora Roses.  Be sure and click on the pictures to see them enlarged.


Double Delight--taken 5/7/11





About Face--taken 5/10/11





Crescendo---taken 5/21/11





Wildfire--taken 6/3/11





A Capella--taken 5/10/11





Moonstone----taken 7/14/11





Apricot Nectar---taken 8/11/11

Ronald Reagan---taken 8/2/11
Hope you enjoyed seeing some of our 'beauties'.... I never get tired of these gorgeous Roses...   I am the luckiest woman in the world to have such a fabulous husband --who brings a rose inside for me to enjoy almost every day during the spring/summer.

Have a great weekend and I will see you on Monday.

Hugs,
Betsy
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66 comments:

  1. diane bJanuary 20, 2012 at 4:03 AM

    They are perfect specimens and I do so envy you having so many different beautiful roses and are gardner husband to care for them and bring you one daily. You are the luckiest girl in the world.

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  2. diane bJanuary 20, 2012 at 4:03 AM

    'a' not 'are'

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  3. Ms. AJanuary 20, 2012 at 4:16 AM

    I don't think I could pick a favorite, I love them all!

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  4. pennyJanuary 20, 2012 at 4:39 AM

    Hi Betsy, the beauty that surrounds your yard brings so much pleasure to not only you and George, but also all of us who stop by.
    I love them all, I only wish I could smell them.

    Be well n happy,
    :)

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  5. ~melJanuary 20, 2012 at 4:59 AM

    Beautiful & Gorgeous ~ I mean Betsyful and Georgeous ... I LOVE you for sharing those roses with us! I can certainly understand why it's hard to pick a favorite. I'm just amazed that you know their names. I put a plant in and it's name is either Dead or Alive, Brown or Green.

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  6. Ruth HiebertJanuary 20, 2012 at 5:39 AM

    Gorgeous. Picking a favourite rose is impossible,they are all my favourites.

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  7. Thoughtfully Blended HeartsJanuary 20, 2012 at 6:14 AM

    What a yummy surprise on cold morning!!! Thanks for the "jump start"!!! Have a great weekend...

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  8. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmJanuary 20, 2012 at 6:37 AM

    I love About Face but also Apricot Nectar.

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  9. DeniseinVAJanuary 20, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    What a beautiful variety Betsy. George certainly has the magic touch and how sweet to bring you one every day. I love roses. Growing up we had a lovely garden thanks to my Dad who was an incredible gardener. Whenever I see roses now I always think of the TLC he gave his and the joy they gave us in return. Thank you for sharing yours.

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  10. NealJanuary 20, 2012 at 7:07 AM

    I can't pick a favorite...all are beautiful.

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  11. MadSnapperJanuary 20, 2012 at 7:13 AM

    each and every one is gorgeous, my fav today is About Face. love it

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  12. I Am WoodyJanuary 20, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    We should rename Wildfire to Go Vols!

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  13. A Brit in TennesseeJanuary 20, 2012 at 7:27 AM

    They are all so spectacular !
    I can't wait for them to bloom again this year, such gorgeous colors, they bring a smile to my face :)
    ~Jo

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  14. Arkansas PattiJanuary 20, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    What a lovely sight while being surrounded by winter beige. All lovely but Wildfire jumped out at me.

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  15. From the KitchenJanuary 20, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    Perfect timing for this post. Viewing your (George's) beautiful roses have helped me fortify my senses for a rather large snow that seems to be hovering over our area.

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  16. SnapJanuary 20, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    Enjoying your *Best of* series!!!

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  17. ShugJanuary 20, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    Now aren't you Blessed to have such a sweet and caring hubby....and one that knows how to grow such gorgeous roses! Makes my heart sing to see these beautiful flowers...They really are a sight to be captured in photos...glad you did!
    Have a great Friday...stay warm!
    Shug

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  18. Lady Di TnJanuary 20, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    George is a romantic devil and a talented gardener. I have a horrible time trying to grow just ole Knock out roses. Maybe you can lend me George next spring. I did enjoy the breath of spring and summer these gorgeous blooms provided. Thanks for sharing and wishing you a great weekend too. Peace

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  19. Linda at To Behold The BeautyJanuary 20, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    I can see why you had a hard time choosing these few photographs from your vast collection. It was hard for me to pick favorites from this bunch, but the two photos I thought the prettiest were the ones of About Face and Apricot Nectar. Those two made beautiful macros.

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    I love them all, Betsy, and I appreciate you and George sharing them with us. Just wish I could smell their sweet fragrance.

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    I tried to grow roses back in the 1990s, but gave up when they required pesticides. I was afraid of contracting leukemia! Your roses are beautiful, and how sweet of George to bring one to you daily during the spring and summer. My dad used to bring in gardenias for my mother.

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  22. TexWisGirlJanuary 20, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    wow. that about face one stole my heart, but the apricot one came in close, too!

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  23. Debbie TaillieuJanuary 20, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    Oh Betsy, I never tire of looking at your Rose's!! I can imagin the beautiful aroma in your garden when they are in bloom!

    Thank you for sharing your favorites! I of course can't pick just one! Hehe.

    Have a fabulous weekend!
    Debbie

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  24. Chatty CroneJanuary 20, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    I love the double delight - gosh your roses are so pretty - I am envious in a very nice way. So do you have to cover them in the winter? When will they start growing. Sandie

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  25. Robin's Nesting PlaceJanuary 20, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    I love roses but sadly the only kind I have been able to grow here in Indiana are the Knockout roses. They are pretty but not gorgeous.

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  26. Sylvia KJanuary 20, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    Your roses are so exquisite! And how wonderful to be able to have them in your house every day!! AND how wonderful to have George bring them to you!! Beautiful post for the day, Betsy!! Have a lovely weekend!

    Sylvia

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  27. DianeJanuary 20, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    Roses are always so beautiful. Blessings, Diane

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  28. Susie SwansonJanuary 20, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    Just gorgeous.. I can just see the beauty that surrounds your yard.. these are the most beautiful I've ever seen..reminds me of spring.. thanks for sharing your beauty..Susie

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  29. RoseJanuary 20, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    I sure enjoy seeing them...they are so beautiful!

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  30. Ginny HartzlerJanuary 20, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    Summer Of Love and About Face!!!! The Summer Of Love, the way you managed to capture the light, the shadings, the water drops, everything is totally perfect, and perfectly beautiful!!!! Hope you have a great weekend, let me know how things are going with you all and George's dad.

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  31. HappyKJanuary 20, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    Always a joy to see your beautiful roses!!

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  32. JaneJanuary 20, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    Your roses are beautiful! I love the orange one,but they are all perfect! Blessings Jane

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  33. camp and cottage livingJanuary 20, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    Betsy
    I didn't realize you had so many varieties of roses-They are sweet to the eyes in the middle of winter

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  34. Cheryl @ TFDJanuary 20, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    Hi Betsy, these are some gorgeous roses. I can almost smell their scent just looking at them!
    My good friend's husband grows beautiful roses like George does. When they moved from their former home a few years ago, Bob left behind dozens of rose bushes. The new owners could have cared less and let all those beautiful roses just fend for themselves. Well, you know how that went. How anyone could do that do a beautiful rose garden, I'll never know!
    I tried George's method of growing them in pots this year with a couple. They did really well. I'll be interested to see if they wintered over nicely. Looking forward to warm weather again and flowers!!
    Have a great weekend!

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  35. Fred AltonJanuary 20, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    Yes, Betsy, you two are blessed to have each other. You enjoy so many of the same things. I love that first rose you posted today best of all these. Great roses and great photos, all.

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  36. HolleyGardenJanuary 20, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    Oh, they're beautiful! Isn't it hard to wait for winter to be over and have them blooming again!? I can't believe you were able to choose just a few!

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  37. CatherineJanuary 20, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    I wish it was rose growing weather here. I shall have to be satisfied looking at your beauties.
    Happy weekend Betsy!
    xo Catherine

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  38. TracyJanuary 20, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    Apricot Nectar is my favorite out of this bunch...beautiful! Tell GEorge he does a tremendous job :)

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  39. Busy Bee SuzJanuary 20, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    You are a lucky girl! I love them all, but the About Face is perhaps the most unique for me!
    Have a great weekend!
    xo

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  40. ConnieJanuary 20, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    They're all so pretty, Betsy, I don't know how you narrowed it down to just these. You are indeed lucky to have a hubby who treats you so well. :D It's nice to see all these beautiful colors. Outside my window is nothing but white snow and more white snow right now. Hope you have a nice weekend!

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  41. WendyJanuary 20, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    Yes, you are lucky, Betsy! Thanks for sharing your beautiful roses. They are exquisite and can't wait for this year's crop to bloom.
    Hugs

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  42. KarinJanuary 20, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    What a blessing to be able to enjoy looking at these fabulous amazing roses in the dead of winter! Thank George for us please!!

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  43. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiJanuary 20, 2012 at 9:00 PM

    Seeing such pretty roses did my heart good, Betsy! I like the Ronald Regan rose and A Capella. Hope we don;t get too much snow this weekend. Stay safe and warm!

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  44. carolina nanaJanuary 20, 2012 at 10:30 PM

    One of my favorite flowers is the rose and you sure have some pretty ones.
    Blessings and have a wonderful week end
    Marilyn

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  45. SquirrelQueenJanuary 20, 2012 at 10:59 PM

    Your roses are always so beautiful Betsy, I love them all. The photo of About Face is just gorgeous. You should print that one and frame it.

    Wishing you and George a wonderful weekend!

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  46. AnnJanuary 21, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    I always enjoy seeing your roses. they are all so beautiful I cant even pick a favorite I love them all

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  47. Living In Williamsburg VirginiaJanuary 21, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    Fantastic shots of beautiful roses. They are quite delicate and perfectly colored.

    Darryl and Ruth :)

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  48. Out on the prairieJanuary 21, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    I keep smelling the ones at the stores but can;'t find any with the scent I so enjoy. Lovely selection here

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  49. CassieJanuary 21, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    Man Betsy, your 2011 roses were spectacular. Do you ever enter them in competition? Have a good weekend.

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  50. imacJanuary 21, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    Great Rose parade here Betsy.
    Glad you didnt catch the bug, I got rid and changed my pass words.

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  51. LyndaJanuary 21, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    Yes, you are blessed to have roses everyday in the summer! Just looking at the pics, I bet the fragrance comes to you as well as the visual of where it sat in your home.

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  52. DonnaJanuary 21, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    How beautiful! Yes, your hubby is definitely a keeper!

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  53. Serenity CoveJanuary 21, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    They are all beautiful but my favorite is the Apricot Nectar with Moonstone a close second.
    You are one lucky lady:)

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  54. KellyJanuary 21, 2012 at 11:30 PM

    ...that you are, Betsy! ...and your roses are gorgeous. I know...I've seen them in person! :-)

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  55. BirdmanJanuary 22, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    Love the roses, especially when it's 0 outside my kitchen window. Yikes!!!!!!!

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  56. BethJanuary 22, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    They are all beautiful, of course, but my favorite of these is the
    A Capella with Moonstone a close second. I like the ones with either varigated coloring or just a hint of a different color at the tips.
    Yes, you are lucky and it's always esp. wonderful when a person knows it. :>)

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  57. UnknownJanuary 22, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    You know, when it comes to flowers, I usually hope my hubby brings home daisies and iris bouquets, but your roses ARE beautiful. Thanks for brightening up a dreaRy day up here!

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  58. Small City ScenesJanuary 22, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    Beautiful Roses, Betsy. George really has a knack for showing their beauty. Maybe I should get the one called 'Summer of Love'. hahaha!!!

    MB

    PS. I did get your email--did you get mine?

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  59. KarenJanuary 22, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    I do love roses! I expect Heaven to be filled with rose gardens! Your flowers are lovely.

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  60. ButtercupJanuary 22, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    Your roses are magnificent! Stopping by from Maple Lane.

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  61. BeatrizJanuary 22, 2012 at 7:02 PM

    What beautiful roses Betsy!!!
    And you have all in your yard? You're a very luky woman!!!
    Lots of hugs
    Bia
    www.biaviagemambiental.blogspot.com

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  62. Pat TillettJanuary 22, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    Every one a beauty!

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  63. JanieJanuary 22, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    Your roses are amazing, and you share such lovely photos of them, too. You are a lucky girl, Betsy!

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  64. pennyJanuary 22, 2012 at 10:18 PM

    Your beautiful roses are always well worth a second or third look and sniff, sniff before I retire to bed.

    Have a blessed evening, Betsy.
    Warm hugs,
    Pam :)

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  65. MaryJanuary 24, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    Looking at your gorgeous roses sure beats looking at the dreary landscape right now! Beautiful and so colorful! I never can decide on a favorite.

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  66. Twilight ManFebruary 3, 2012 at 4:00 AM

    Yes, you are certainly the luckiest woman in the world! I am trying to pamper my wife too like how George does but I failed! She just got mad with me this morning! How I wish I could give your beautiful roses to her with many kisses!

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