Who knew that taking pictures of Arizona-grown roses could become a morning ritual? When I started seriously growing roses several years ago, I had no notion that I would become obsessed with photography. It all started with the my iPhone camera and has graduated to mounting a camera on a tripod each day in hopes of catching something special.
Wandering through my garden every morning with a cup of coffee and my camera is my ideal of a great way to kick off the day. I am always checking to make sure my roses stay healthy. Still, I am genuinely interested in capturing pictures of Arizona-grown roses that I can share with you. That has become a true passion.
I’m thrilled to have this webpage and Instagram to share the lovely blooms that bring me joy. And, of course, I will share some good information about growing roses with you along the way.
Here are some pictures of Arizona-grown roses I’ve taken over the past five years. I hope they will make you smile, just like they do for me. I also hope these photographs will encourage you to consider adding a rose to your garden.
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This plant reminds me of my eldest granddaughter preparing for her Senior Prom a few years back. The elegance of both her and the rose still captivates me. Now, as {...}
I chose this rose when I had to give up my giant pumpkin patch a few years ago. For about three years, I used to possess the Arizona record for {...}
Marilyn Monroe (WEKsunspat) brings me to a halt whenever I see a new bloom. The apricot color is awesome. Its shape is fascinating. I confess that I stare at her {...}
Always and Forever (JACelvet) certainly meets the description of a Valentine’s rose. The velvety red blooms fill this plant, and I keep it near my west wall so people walking {...}
Queen Elizabeth Rose is an exquisite grandiflora that was the big reason I chose to build some raised beds in my garden. Arizona soil is inhospitable but the raised bed {...}
South Africa (KORberbeni) is a lush rose that is easily seen from anywhere in the garden. It’s a grandiflora with large clustered blooms that keep its color throughout. I kept {...}
Poet’s Wife (AUSwhirl) is a David Austin rose that my wife and I saw at the Portland Rose Garden last summer. I was advised to find one for our garden. {...}
Janet Montag is an unregistered rose that I purchased two years ago at a rose auction. I’ve seen a picture of one at the New York Botanical Garden; and it’s {...}
Rosie The Riveter (WEKzazou) has made me rush into the garden every morning. The blooms are uniquely colored – and they are overwhelming in number. I especially like how they {...}
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