The Holler is rural and rustic, so when I first moved here, almost seven years ago now, I first planted roses.
It was an act of faith. Roses are civil, and I wasn’t sure this place was.
Somehow I knew from the very beginning to encase their roots in chicken wire to repel the gophers who turned out to be legion.
This first day of spring, The Holler roses are in wild, exuberant bloom!
At night I hoot in communion with the owls, in the morning I wake up to be greeted by the hawks.
This is the most civil place I have ever lived.
Cheers to you and Happy Spring from The Holler’s Bloominng roses~
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Hi Cindy. They were my Mums favourite flower mint as well. Thank you so much for liking my poem Crop Circles! Take Care. The Foureyed Poet.
You take care too my friend and have a lovely weekend~
Great photos <3 a smile
Mi grazi! <3
Exquisite blooms, Cindy. 🙂
Thank you my friend & cheers too!
Cindy, they are a wonderful sight. Your photos, lovely as always, a true gift on such a grey day with the river filling and several more days of rain forecasted. Thank you! 🙂
Thank you Lea, and rain or not it is still Francais! 🙂 Soon your village will be covered in blooms! Be well my friend~ <3
True Cindy, it is France and magical! However your lovely flowers are appreciated and we would happily send you some of this rain!
Cindy, thank you sooo much for a real day-brightener! That lilac-hued one is spectacular (not that the others aren’t, of course, but I just happen to LOVE unusual colored roses!!). What a beautiful spot you’ve got — and I’m most impressed at your knowledge to protect the roots from gophers! I didn’t know that (of course, we don’t have the little fur-balls, ha!)
I was seeing all these gopher digs around and knew the roses would be toast in no time. So I rimmed the root ball on all side with chicken wire. Now I do it with every plant. Poor gophers have to go somewhere else to dine!
You have a wonderful resiliency, a joyful expectation in all that you do. Planting roses is an act of faith, of hope, of love. These are the very things that make our world beautiful and our community strong and ready to embrace their individual journeys.
Awwww, such lovely sentiment, so beautifully expressed. But then this is you Rebecca and a reflection of your heart. <3 <3
beautiful set of roses
Thank you kindly!
You did amazingly well with the roses! I love them but do not even attempt them any more. What a way to welcome spring. I have been missing your posts but always enjoy them – as do so many more! Cheers! Thank you for your recent visit to my humble blog.
I love your blog and am so glad you stopped by! Roses are definitely more labor intensive when grown by the coast. So glad you enjoyed them and cheeers to you!
Fabulous roses. These would send me into seventh heaven, I croon over every bloom in my garden.
Yes, being surrounded by flowers is heaven for me too! We are flower children~
You really capture me with your posts, beautiful pictures and elegant writing.
Awwwwww, so wonderfully kind! Thank you and cheers to you~
<3 You are welcome Cindy, cheers to you too
Interesting light, and of course, pretty flowers.
I wanted to add (too hasty!) that I always like the effect you get with a black background–like you took the photo a night with a bright light on the rose.
Yes, I goof around with this, photograph the flowers outside, with no flash inside against a black background, and with flash inside against a black background. This post has a mix of the first two. Thank you for noticing!
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You are so thoughtful! Thank you my friend and be well~ <3
Very civil and proper roses, Cindy. But I would bet big bucks that wild roses also have a hallowed place in the Holler. But on to hooting. I think we have talked about your Dr. Doolittle tendencies before— and the fact that we share this little bit of strangeness. Lately I have been gobbling with our wild tom turkeys who stroll around in pairs. They immediately fluff up, stick their necks out, and gobble back at me in unison. It’s quite hilarious, actually. –Curt
It is just plain fact that birds appreciate humanoids taking the time to learn their language and can be quite chatty in response. Sometimes I feel like the Great Horned Owls get annoyed with me when I draw a close to the duet. What can I say? I get tired. What do they think I am? A night owl?
🙂 Laughing.
So beautiful Cindy! I can practically smell them from here. 😀
So glad you enjoyed them Jackie, and I was just admiring your new blog. Gorgeous pics!
Thank you so much for visiting (and following) my new blog and your kind words! I appreciate it very much. 🙂
Following your blog is my pleasure~ <3
These roses are exquisite! I can “feel” their fragrance just looking at the pictures! Add the birds…definitely a civil place 🙂
I wish the computer could transmit scent! Wild animals definitely make for the most civil neighbors. 😉
Oh mine, they are magnificent! I didn’t know about this place.
I see, it’s how you named it. You definitely have a green thumb! I appreciate what you’re doing to save the gophers. I’m sure they are grateful also.
Plants are definitely my compadres. I love to grow them and watch them take off and be around them. I am so glad you enjoyed Maria and cheers to you my friend~
Cindy – I love your floral pics and this post flowed so well – but I find that I kept going back to that very first one – at least three times – the veins and the color there – it is my fav of the series for sure – 🙂 and I can see why the plants are your companions – they must love you back
I think of plants are the most benign living things on this planet. They take in C02 and respire out pure oxygen, they provide food, shelter, heat, flowers and natural perfume. I love them and love taking care of them. Thank you for your thoughtful words~
de nada and I like the way you describe flowers! and one of my favorite unexpected beauties was when i bought an eggplant starter ons ale – when it bloomed – oh those flowers took my breathe away 🙂 have a nice day Cindy
I have never seen an eggplant flower. I will google it now. I may just want to plant some……;)
Lovely photos Cindy… wow
If I am really lucky, I might get a capture of you very soon captioned, “Species humanoid, location South Africa.” Laughing……..;) 😉 Thanks my friend for the nice compliment.
Those roses are magnificent.
Awwww, so nice Rachel! <3
liebe Cindy, schönen Sonntag, Klaus
Vielen danke mein Freund Klaus~
gerne
Fabulous roses – do they have a nice odor. So many of the ones we buy have none!
The scent is almost hypnotizing for me. They are best blooming outdoors in this profusion of blended color and scent! Cheers to you & thanks too~
Ah, my favorite rose, showing off her roses. Are they all in bloom now, Cindy. They are just beautiful. Here they are still inside insulating cones, protecting them from late frosts and freeze for a few more weeks…, but the crocus are starting to bloom !!!
Hugs, Cuz. 🙂
Yay for crocus! Spring is coming to you cuz! And yes they are all blooming including the coco locos!
Pure silk and magic Cindy – have a beautiful week!
You too my friend & cheers!
I do particularly like the multi-coloured. They always seem to be most vibrant. I hope you enjoy your garden.
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Yes, I agree and I love your clever emoticon , she is all heart!
Beautiful!
Mil grazi!
Do you cut them and bring them indoors?
The ones with the dark backgrounds I did. I’m not sure which way I like most……
Those are some seriously spectacular varieties of roses you have there! I wonder if the lavender-ish one with the ruffles is Angel Face. An old favorite of mine. But wow, those bicolored beauties are incredible!! 😀
Thanks much and I think they are sterlings but not certain. It’s impossible for me to have a favorite. I love them all!
Ah, Sterling. Yep, bet you’re right! And yes, it’d be tough to pick just one (or even ten) favorite/s. So many roses, so little time. 😀
Good think we don’t have to choose! 😉
oh my gosh I can hardly wait for my bulbs to come up. Snow is almost gone.
Nothing better than spring bulbs! I can’t wait for you~
sumptuous. I can practically smell their aroma!
Wish I could send you a boquet!
Holler seems to be a good place for roses, Cindi, they look wonderful. Amazing that the roses are out already, we have to wait two months. Did you choose roses with a fragrance? I can’t think of a better start in the day than to bend over the roses in the morning and inhale their sweet fragrance, each rose with a different tune to it.
Wishing you a good start in the new week,
Dina
Yes indeed. The scented have a pronounced positive effect on my psyche too. I selected roses for color and scent. When your roses do bloom, they will more than make up for the harsh winter!
Oh, I do agree. The right place to rejuvenate and feel good. 🙂
Works for us both! <3
Der Rose einen lieben Gruß, beste Grüße, Klaus
Guten Tag und vielen, vielen dank Klaus! <3
ich danke dir
Simply beautiful!
Merco beaucoup!
ahaha it’s Merci Beaucoup. De rien 😀
Yep! I am the queen of the typo! Merci beaucoup mon ami~
I had no idea your have to protect roses from gophers. The little devils. 🙂
I had no idea about gophers either until I moved in amongst hordes of them. One actually had the temerity to come up to my boot tip to scold me for inadvertantly flooding her den. Cheeky, toothy little mama. I was totally impressed with her courage. She came to confront Goliath for placing her babies in harms way. I backed up and apologized!
What a great story! I guess moms of any species are forces to be reckoned with. 🙂
So very beautiful!
Awwww, so glad you enjoyed!
You have provided a stunning start to spring.
Well that is so nice to say! Happy spring to you~
These roses are very luxurious.
So pleased you think so & cheers to you~
Unbelievably beautiful Cindy. Your garden must smell yumshish! I love pinks the most but the bottom ones are insane, Omgosh! Do you feed them with anything?
I do feed them three times a year with bayer 3 in 1. I wish I could give you a new pink rose to hold in your teeth! 😉
O-lay! (aqua sneakers just did a stomp stomp, while I clapped my hands over my head) A rose in my teeth and fire in my soul, LOL. Well, maybe just a wee tickle in my soul, kind of like butterflies. Bayer ! I’ve never heard that before, WOW !
Laughing…….You are one witty, creative chica! I can see you stomping in your aqua sneakers and clapping, with (my rose) in your teeth and your tickle in your soul. Some people add good, and joy, to the world. You are one such. <3 <3 <3
Stunning shots. I love roses … wish I could smell them 🙂
I wish I could send you some!
wünsche einen guten Tag, Klaus
Danke und haben Sie einen guten Abend Klaus!
ich danke dir sehr
<3 <3
I’ve never seen such perfect roses, even in an English garden!
Oh I am truly honored!
Oh my goodness, Cindy! Those roses are a feast for my eyes. Gorgeous! It’s just another day in paradise for you. 😀
So happy you feasted and cheers to you!
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Just what I needed today after a wet week.. these beautiful images of roses from Cindy Knoke.. brilliant.
So pleased they gave you a lift and so appreciate your thoughtfulness my friend. Have a happy rest of your week~
Thank you for sharing these blooms. Still cold in New York so it’s balm to the soul.
If this provided some balm to your soul, then I am glad I posted! <3
Beautiful roses, Cindy. What a privilege to live in the Holler 🙂 Pawkisses 🙂 <3
Of course you might not say this if almost stepped on a rattlesnake! 😉 😉
The closeups are astonishing. The roses are stunning. <3 <3
Awwww, so kind and sooo appreciated!
You are more than welcome.
Those hawks mean business!
They do, and they are my good friends out here!
My FAVORITE flower captured so beautifully!
I should so grow some in my yard. I wonder how they would hold up.
Well, if you’re serious, tell me about your yard and maybe I could help…….
Well – it’s a dream.
This summer will be two years ago that I got a patio.
Here’s basically what my backyard looks like now:
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The yard faces east. So- I get a harsh morning sun in the summer.
Cindy ~ The photo of the pale, dusty-lavender rose is so beautiful. Do you happen to know if that rose is called “Sterling Silver?” ~ Gerean/The Animal Spirits
Yes it is you clever one! <3
Cindy~
I have always loved this rose. I remember someone long ago, telling me the name of it was “Sterling Silver.” I thought …..what a beautiful, unique name for a rose that is so beautiful and unique. I never forget the look or the name, but often wondered if there were other roses similar in color, but named differently. Thanks for clarifying. Also thank you for your consistency in encouraging my writing. I spend very little time on the WordPress reader, but your recognition of my posts does not go unnoticed. Grateful.
Your photography is beautiful.
MANY Blessings! ~ Gerean
I love you blog and writing, and yes the Sterling Rose has been a favorite of mine for a long time too. I have never seen them grow as productively as they do at The Holler though. I love their color and their scent. Cheers to you my friend and have a great hump day~ <3
Amazing!! The Holler is gorgeous!
Hey Resa, it grows on you! Hope all is well with you my friend~ <3 <3
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