I love to watch current events. With our west coast seasonably hot, a lot of tv was watched with the storm coming in to NC where my friend lives. She was not too worried as the tornado that came through this spring was much scarier than any earthquake or hurricane. People may say 'much ado about nothing' but that was a heckuva storm. The preparation and the news coverage were great.Today I am getting something accomplished with my roses. A couple of reasons for this. One, my hand is slowly improving. Two, I retired July 8 and have been able to get in the garden a little more. Three, the painters will be preparing us for new exterior cleaning and painting and I need to get organized and the borders cleaned up.
As I always do in late summer, I make decisions about roses that must be removed. On that list currently: The McCartney Rose (lovely but too diseased), Clair Matin (too many bugs in too small a space), Melodee Parfumee, Brass Band, Cinco de Mayo (don't think it fits in) and Tea Clipper (promised to a friend who has more room). Back stage awaits Lyda Rose, Cornelia and a yellow mystery rose that I like so far. I think I have enough to keep me happy. I'm planting seeds of perennials here and there and will divide some bulbs. Always planning and changing.
