On Sunday we took a long walk locally, and marveled at all the roses growing everywhere in people's gardens... It seems to be a good year for roses! Our town is noted for it's roses, and many folks grow them--us included. So many pink roses everywhere. Pink--my favorite! Also while on our walk, we noted many other floral delights, pictured below--including flowering jasmine and lots of hydrangeas in all colors. I couldn't resist sharing the photos I took, so indulge me, please, in a pic-heavy post. I'll let all this summer glory speak for itself...
Be sure to stop and smell the roses... literally, and figuratively. ;o) Happy Week to you all! And VERY Happy July 4th to all my family & friends in the USA, and all Americans everywhere!
With Love,
what a beautiful walk....gorgeous photos. thank you for sharing. I love all the lush blooms....I'm sure it was a fragrant walk too. Happy 4th to you too! Enjoy the new week.
Posted by: Lisa Q | July 04, 2011 at 02:23 PM
Oh that last photo....sigh. Gorgeous. They all are, really, but this one just grabs you.
Posted by: Becky K. | July 04, 2011 at 02:29 PM
I love looking at floral photos and these are "right up my alley" Tracy! I can almost smell them through the screen!!
Posted by: Sherry Smyth | July 04, 2011 at 03:14 PM
I so love the second photo. Happy July the 4th to you! Isn't July just a perfect month?
Posted by: P.K. | July 04, 2011 at 03:42 PM
oh i will...so relaxing here.
loving the petals all over the stairs. thinking of you my dear.
Posted by: Se'lah | July 04, 2011 at 05:03 PM
no "indulgence" necessary... i know you said you felt homesick on this day, but your post makes me wish i was in norway!
Posted by: leslie | July 04, 2011 at 05:14 PM
Gorgeous shots Tracy!
I can almost smell those roses....
Posted by: ellen b | July 04, 2011 at 05:57 PM
The pink roses are beautiful! I love taking walks and noticing all the flowers this time of year. I think pink roses are my favorite too.
Posted by: Marilyn | July 04, 2011 at 08:36 PM
Can you imagine having all those flowers on either side of your door?! The smell!
Posted by: elizabeth | July 04, 2011 at 08:45 PM
i say you have found some beauties on your walk ..I like how they are each a bit different than the others ..
happy red white and blue to you!!
Posted by: elk | July 04, 2011 at 09:22 PM
look at all that beautiful flowers. Wow. I can almost smell them from the pictures. Have a lovely July 4th.
Posted by: Shell | July 04, 2011 at 10:40 PM
Well, you know me... you can never have too many rose photos! These are so delicate in color and what a delight for the eyes.
Posted by: nikkipolani | July 05, 2011 at 01:05 AM
Lovely roses Tacy.
Happy 4th of July (a little late)
Posted by: Britt-Arnhild | July 05, 2011 at 07:16 AM
Those climbing roses in front of that red house are gorgeous! I want to try that someday -- just beautiful. I have two rose bushes, one so tiny and one that actually changes colors....It started out light pink and is now producing hot pink blossoms. I'm thinking it's the soil and/or mulch that is causing this change.
Posted by: Jodi | July 05, 2011 at 01:22 PM
You can never have too many photos of roses - if only we could blog the scents as well!! Love Anne x
Posted by: Anne Donald | July 05, 2011 at 08:38 PM
Beautiful! Someday I want to try growing roses.
Posted by: Gayle | July 05, 2011 at 09:27 PM
Roses, jasmine and hydrangeas! Three of my favorite flowers, all of which I have growing and blooming in my garden right now. Isn't it amazing that the same plants flourish in Norway and SoCal?
Posted by: Willow | July 05, 2011 at 10:40 PM
Wow, wow, wow!!!
Posted by: Donna | July 06, 2011 at 12:26 AM
Gorgeous photos. Don't you just wish for smell-avision? Jasmine smells on warm night air was something I missed this week. I am so enjoying Summer and the sunshine.
Posted by: Houseelf | July 06, 2011 at 11:30 AM
wow, gorgeous roses!
Posted by: Christy | July 06, 2011 at 04:03 PM
The roses seem especially abundant this year. Love the ones by the white picket fence!
Posted by: S. Etole | July 06, 2011 at 09:43 PM
Hi dear Tracy,
Wow, your photographs look amazing! I am dreaming over those roses. So pretty!!
Hope you are having a great week.
Lots of love and hugs,
xx
Posted by: Isobel | July 07, 2011 at 12:13 PM
My what a beautiful walk, how could you resist smelling the roses. beautiful...
Posted by: suzie sews at Dotty Red | July 07, 2011 at 01:11 PM
Such a beautiful season to take a weekend walk! Gorgeous town to live in.
Posted by: Gallery Juana | July 07, 2011 at 02:27 PM
It is fun to walk around and look at people's gardens. Thanks for letting me walk with you Tracy.
Hugs from Holland ~
Heidi
Posted by: Heidi | July 07, 2011 at 05:15 PM