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| Take It Easy - And Bring a Bandage |
Take It Easy is a very small rose bloom with a white center. Anyone near this rose is bound to ask for a bandage. The thorns are very long, prolific, and sharp, with no safe areas to use on the stem. I warned more than one visitor to stay away from it, the prediction soon fulfilled. Finally I promised to cut it down for 2025. Did I mention how sturdy and robust it is? That was another bonus that only worked to maintain a long life for itself.
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| Easy Does It Rose |
Easy Does It is the cousin of Take It Easy, proud members of the Easy clan. Pictured above is the Easy Does It bush, which burst into bloom in time for a wedding, having about 40 long-stemmed blooms at once. Discerning readers will notice the shadow of the photographer snapping the shot.
I think there is another Easy rose out there. Many brands have their fan clubs, and gardeners like to try out something new. I began our rose garden with 8 bare root roses for $64, shipping included, from QVC. I dug the holes first, and Sassy Sue checked out each one. Christina said, "I want to smell the roses as I open the front door," and that was fulfilled.
There is no lack of flowers on our little street. One neighbor really loves hyacinths, so I promised to increase the selection for 2026. Others get samples as various flowers show off what God has created.
