More roses~Nature Notes~121511

It rained here in the desert Monday night and since I was still sick with my flu, I slept in Tuesday morning until about 8:00 a.m.   That's LATE for someone like me, who usually gets up at 4:30 am!!!  But, by 8:00, the rain had stopped and I wanted to drive to our nearby park, set up my tripod, and take some photos of the roses with raindrops on them.  So I did!  I was dismayed to see that many roses have been pulled off and thrown on the ground carelessly by people who frequent the park.  Some have been bent...sigh...But, at least for now, there are many, many flowers and buds still on the bushes and I'll continue to visit them as often as I can.  I appreciate their beauty, their grace, and their color!  Nature Notes for December 15, 2011.  All roses are at the Palm Desert civic center park. Don't you love their color and variety?  To visit Nature Notes, please go to:  http://ramblingwoods.com/

Roses~Today's Flowers~101611

There aren't many flowers growing now.  We are between growing seasons.  I just planted a wildflower mixture in my front yard, along my neighbor's fence and the seeds have just sprouted.  It will be months before there is anything to photograph there.  I did, however, find these roses up at the horse ranch where I board my horses.  Aren't they gorgeous?  I'm glad they are blooming!  Today's Flowers for October 16, 2011.  The maples and aspen up there are turning yellow and I'll be going back next weekend to see their colors.