Roses are in full bloom where I live in upstate New York. We have a local botanical gardens called Cutler Botanic Garden, located in Binghamton, New York.
Although if you look them up it says "temporarily closed" that's only for their classes and special events. The grounds themselves are open - and free. It's small but who cares?
It's become one of my traditions to show what is blooming. I went a little earlier than normal this year -last Friday - to see what was in bloom. Some of these are heirlooms. Some have a fantastic scent.
Balance double de Coubert. This rugosa dates from around 1892.
Belle poitevine with Bee (bottom flower). This is a rugosa rose from 1894.
So many colors.
It's true - the best things in life are not that far from you. We are fortunate to have this treasure.
Roses are always so beau
ReplyDeleteWould love to stop in Binghamton and smell the roses.
ReplyDeleteThat's my favorite way to enjoy roses, in someone else's garden! They are beautiful, but more care than I want to take. I have one that came with the house, and two climbers that are fairly carefree. That white one is sure nice.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Roses are my favourite flowers!
ReplyDeleteI've desperately tried to grow roses my whole life.
So glad someone can coax them into bloom. If it were left up to me, we'd live in a (sadly) rose-less world.
I had to remove all but one rose bush after winter damage. But it is blooming and beautiful.
ReplyDelete...Alana, the Triple Cities is one of our favorite destinations. We have ridden all of the carousels, love to grab breakfast at the Red Bird Diner in Johnson City or Danny's in Binghamton. Sadly until the pandemic eases your wonderful area is off limited for us. Thanks for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteOooh, that looks like a lovely place.
ReplyDeleteHi Alana - so many scents, colours, styles and types ... so so beautiful ... take care - Hilary
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