Tag Archives: Roses

Summer Beauty – enjoy while you can!

Posted on August 15, 2026 by jjspina

It seems as if summer is swiftly flying by. I stepped outside after dinner out with my hubby to snap these photos of all the beautiful flowering bushes in our yard. We now have over 20 Rose of Sharon Bushes … Continue reading →

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Rose of Sharon bushes are blooming!

Posted on August 3, 2026 by jjspina

Our twenty or so Rose of Sharon bushes are blooming and starting to look gorgeous. There are some that are fuller of blossoms than others but those will soon catch up and be glorious too. The colors this year are … Continue reading →

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Summer is here!

Posted on June 12, 2026 by jjspina

Before we went on vacation the weather was in the 50’s and 60’s F. Since we came back the heat is revving up and summer is here! This week it has been in the high 80’s! There were no bushes … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day! Blessings to all Mothers out there!

Posted on May 10, 2026 by jjspina

Here is a post I have sent in the past and wanted to share again since it says it all for Mothers everywhere. God bless all mothers on their special day! I don’t know what my kids plan for Mother’s … Continue reading →

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Roses to cheer you!

Posted on June 27, 2025 by jjspina

Roses always cheer me up. I hope these roses will do the same to you! I love to keep flowers in the house every week. When we go to the grocery store we pick up a bunch of flowers. These … Continue reading →

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Celebrating our 26th Anniversary!

Posted on June 19, 2025 by jjspina

June 19th is the date of our wedding but now it is known as Juneteenth when the slaves were freed. Two wonderful celebrations! Each year my loving husband sends me roses, my favorite flower. I am always thrilled to receive … Continue reading →

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Roses are blooming!

Posted on June 14, 2025 by jjspina

On a walk around my yard I snapped some photos of the roses that are blooming beautifully. I hope these photos will add some joy to your life and maybe cheer you up if you are feeling down. I love … Continue reading →

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Summer is here – maybe!?

Posted on May 30, 2025 by jjspina

I walked around our yard today and snapped some photos of the lovely bushes that were blooming. We have had days and days of rainy and cooler temps lately. Today it was a lovely, warm day in the 70’s F. … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day! Blessings to all Mothers out there!

Posted on May 9, 2025 by jjspina

Here is a post I have sent in the past and wanted to share again since it says it all for Mothers everywhere. God bless all mothers on their special day! This year 2025 my son and family will be … Continue reading →

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My roses are still living! Robins are here?

Posted on February 24, 2025 by jjspina

The roses I received on February 14th are still living nine days after receipt. I can’t believe it! This is the longest I have ever had roses survive! I haven’t done anything different to them besides adding water every other … Continue reading →

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