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Comments (7)Did you ever contact your 2 ex-stepmothers to explain things to them? or heaven forbid, apologize for destroying their marriages? When I was reading your post, honestly I wished that I had the courage that your stepmothers had to end their marriages to your father. Recently over the past year, both of my step-children, who are now adults, have changed considerably, and with absolutely no explanation, have wanted to be a part of our family, and have wanted to have a friendship with me. It's just such a tragedy that it took so many years. I am exhausted from all the conflict, all of the nastiness. It destroyed all of the joy that we once had in our marriage. My husband and I are congenial roommates, with a good business relationship, and a friendly companionship. The one time great romance--has long ago crumbled from the constant pressure from his children. Everything was a battle--EVERYTHING. My husband says that I shouldn't ask any questions, but now that they are in serious relationships, would it be okay if I treated their fiancees the way that they treated me? I'm sure that their entrance into serious relations is part of what caused them to change their tunes. And I am being a warm and gushy dutiful wife and step-mother, and acting like nothing was ever any different--my stepdaughter wants cooking lessons and shopping trips, and weekend visits with her boyfriend, etc. And I smile, just like I should. But I have cried millions of tears, and if I had been a little stronger, I would have left them all a long time ago....See MoreBragging on Orchid Romance again!
Comments (25)@Sara-Ann Z6B OK Hi, Sara & Friends, I now have Orchid Romance, Meilland. It just bloomed indoors as I have not planted it yet! Pretty bloom but AMAZING FRAGRANCE-very strong fruity -smelled it from distance away! Was surprised! Yummy! Beautiful! Now my new fav rose! Its first bloom-sm-but cant wait to see big blooms like yours!!!! It has beautiful glossy leaves, too! i bought it from Northland Rosarium! May you all can still order one-Wow! What a rose! Love it!...See MoreShould I keep Summer Romance in a pot?
Comments (2)Since it’s fall there, I wonder if you could get away with some pruning now, both root pruning and bush pruning, to help it be happier for a bit longer in the pot while you figure out when you’re moving? I pruned mine fairly hard over the winter and it responded well, but I do have it in the ground. I probably wouldn’t put it in the ground if I was going to dig it up within the same year. I have quite a few intermingling here, but Summer Romance are the ones with the most red in the foliage and stems, and the most circular buds....See MoreSummer Romance in Alabama
Comments (31)With dry air, watering and mulch protocols are essential for the success of many roses. It does not get drier than Las Vegas among major cities. While gardening there, I "lost" very few roses to heat, but can relate to the shriveled blooms that Diane refers to. The petal substance for many roses are just not ideal for desert conditions or they have to be placed very strategically in the garden. I grew a bed of Heirloom (essentially a staple rose at local nurseries) where the bushes only received 4 hours of morning sun, which actually was enough for multiple bloom cycles. There is sooo much trial and error with rose gardening, and in "some" instances, going against convention when gardening in challenging environments is a way to learn how specific roses will perform. While Cori Ann gardened in a city that could have temperatures in the low triple digits for a decent number of days during the Summer (definitely not the hottest place even among hot cities in CA), if I recall correctly, her temperatures often cooled significantly at night. Places like Las Vegas, Palm Desert, Phoenix, can be near if not in the triple digit temperatures overnight. She also had great soil, to begin with versus the nutrient void, caliche riddled soil that plagues many desert areas. These factors make a difference… Today, I was trying to determine placement for my Falstaff and viewed Cori Ann's posts of her beautiful garden:)...See MoreRosefolly
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