Roses are my favorite flower. For me, they conjure thoughts of romance, love, candlelit dinners, snuggling under a blanket, and all those other fairytale, romance-novel scenes. I know it sounds like such a cliché, but I'm ok with that. Because roses instantly make me smile, I wanted to spread that feeling by sharing the first spring blooms from the bushes on my patio. The lavender/plum rose was a new addition this year. It has the sweet fragrance of a flowery perfume. Thanks for the perfect gift, Mom! This yellow-throated, [full post...]