Oh, wow. Those are lovely!

flowerlady your roses are awesome! I just have a few OGRs but I have to say mine are happy as well. Maybe your friend was talking of different roses, the ones the boxstores sell ;)

Just gorgeous, FL!! Congratulations, because I have to say that even OGR's, which are the BEST for Florida by far, require a certain amount of TLC to really thrive. They will live without it, but to have them really nice like yours takes some lovin'! And I can see that you do love them.

I'm tickled to see the hybrid tea in there called "Love." I had that rose years ago, and was trying to describe it here on this forum once, and no one had heard of it. I enjoyed the pointed petals, and the red with white reverse made it look like a Valentine. But that was when all my roses were hybrid teas, and I was devoting half my life to taking care of them. Today, I probably would only grow Double Delight and Angel Face, if any HT's. Just because they are both so special.

When I start my new garden in my front side yard, I might have to have at least a COUPLE of OGR's. In the meantime, mine are all residing with Felix, and are the better for it. He treats them right.

Thanks for sharing your lovely photos...not only are the roses stunning, but your photography is really nice. Sets them off perfectly.

Marcia

I must say no yard is a Garden without at least one rose... and I said it often enough to Judy so now she has a rose growing as well

Your roses are just lovely. :o)

Thanks Judy. Are you thinking, after seeing, of adding a couple to your lovely gardens. You can't just have one ya' know. :-)

abendwolke ~ thank you. Our friend probably was talking about the modern roses, that aren't that crazy about FL. OGR's don't mind it at all. I've lost a few roses, even some OGR's as I was learning rose care. I love them.

Marcia ~ Thank you. Love is a unique rose with it's reverse colors. I loved Angel Face, but lost it. I should have been getting cuttings rooted of everything, so that I'd still have them. Dang. Of course, not all cuttings root either. I bet Felix is quite happy with your OGR's, and will gladly share back with you when you are ready to start your side garden. DH and I both like your new pond area. I'm sure your side garden will be lovely as well.

Thanks Kathy. I've got to do some more cuttings and hope some will root.

I have tropical/cottage gardens and OGR's fit right in with it all.

Thanks for looking and for your kind comments ~ FlowerLady

FlowerLady

What lovely roses. Have you thought about having an "Open Garden" day? (hint hint)

I have never seen an OG rose garden (in person) in Southern Florida, just planted my small OGR's on faith after seeing photos on this forum and trusting it would turn out OK.

People like you do good by sharing photos and encouraging other gardeners to follow your lead. Thanks.

Denise

Your roses are beautiful. Thanks for sharing these pics. You never have to worry if anyone cares to see pics, especially of such lovely flowers. One of my favorite parts of this forum is the pics of all the gardens and plants. It is very encouraging and inspirational. Thanks again for sharing. Now if we could find a way to share the smell....

Flowerlady,your roses are so beautiful. You give us inspiration on our roses. Do you have any tips on how to care for them? What kind of TLC do you give them?
Share your secrets.
Hugs,
Felix

Denise ~ Thanks. Have and open garden? Yikes! I don't think so. :-) I'm a selective picture taker, and my gardens aren't ready for touring, except via the web. After looking at all of the wonderful gardens here, I've still LOTS of work to do in mine. It's an ongoing project, one I keep learning with as I bumble along. Some of my OGR's are in the ground, others are in pots. I do this on a shoe string. Haven't bought any new ones in a few years now. I read about OGR's when I first got interested and they are more hardy and can handle poorer soils. I know mine don't really have the room they need, I'm just working with and around them.

Jellybobelly ~ Thank you and you are so right about the pictures everyone shares being encouraging and inspirational. Looking at pictures can make one feel a tad 'green' at times, yet they make one want to get out and work in their own gardens. I wish scents could be shared also. There are so many things I'd love to smell, lilacs, peonies, and much more.

Felix ~ Thank you. I'm sure you are giving your roses way better care than I am. After all, you've got some wonderful free fertilizer and you're great with plants. I really don't do anything special. I give them a dose of Miracle-Gro every now and then, sometimes a scattering of epsom salts, and sometimes a drink of stinky alfalfa tea. I need to do that again. I talk to them, sometimes nicely and sometimes NOT, like when I get stuck with a thorn or three or four. :-)

Gardening is a learning experience that is never ending. It brings much joy, in spite of all the hard work. I've learned and been inspired here in this forum and others. I've traded seeds and a few cuttings and have some wonderful additions to my humble gardens.

Thank you all once again.

FlowerLady

So lovely! And I love the name you have given your home.

A friend owns a home in South Tampa that she calls Melissa.