Sunday, June 27, 2010

Big Bob's Bodacious Bloomers

Ever had the sweet fortune of living in a small town? If so, then you probably have fond memories of a corner store that supplied the last minute necessities Mom needed when she was cooking supper.

This cute corner store is no more. 
It's now home to one of the coolest rose experts I've ever met. 

That's how I grew up ~ walking a block down our street to the Square Deal Corner Grocery ~ running errands for Mom and spending my precious allowance on all kinds of candy.

So, I felt extra warm and fuzzy when Bob, (who lives in this eclectic building that used to be a corner grocery) graciously unlocked the tall gate at the back of this place...

And, let us stroll the colorful paths of his astonishing secret rose garden!

"Don't be dainty," says Bob. "Shove your nose right into these blossoms. That's the best way to experience their fab fragrance!"

Enjoy the show:




Are you just dyin' to plant a rose garden?? I know I am!

Here's a list of his favorites - easy to find, easy to grow:
Betty Boop, Intrigue, Hot Cocoa, Abraham Darby, Fragrant Cloud, Eureka, St. Patrick, Wild Blue Yonder, Marmalade Skies, Frederick Mistral.

Even the dead ones were pretty cool...

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