First Rose...

Introducing, the lovely Collette...First spark of color on the bush

A bit demure on this damp day, but looking lovely just the same

Opening to reveal her full beauty as the sun goes down a day later.
The damasks are budding up now. I can almost smell the rosewater and the rose petal jam. mmm, I love roses... and there are only 14 days until the highly anticipated "The Subtle Power of Rose" class. There will plenty of blooms by then. Baskets full of petals make me feel like a wealthy woman and I love to share the wealth with all of my friends.