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After a hot weekend, more pleasant weather has settled in and the long-term forecast shows consistent temperatures in the 70s. That is music to my ears, I just hope it lasts. We have been busy with the usual garden chores. Michael has been more adventurous than I and he created a small set of steps leading up to our shady path. He said he had been wanting to do that for a long time but didn't because of it making it difficult to move the lawnmower up to the top level. Well, we now have a battery-powered mower, a very lightweight, tiny thing which makes both of us happy. The steps are almost finished, just some more gravel needed to top them - Our new battery-powered lawnmower looks like a toy - In the garden - Autumn Fern ( Dryopteris erythrosora) is just spectacular right now. My favorite fern. Aruncus 'Horatio' has doubled in size this year and threatens to overshadow the shade garden.  Baptisia 'Solar Flare' blooms after 'Purple Smoke'  Jasmine 'Fiona...
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Roses in November





Mrs. B.R. Cant was displaying some nice blooms this past weekend.

Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. debsgardenNovember 29, 2010 at 4:09 PM

    beautiful bloom! I am happy that a few of my roses are still producing blooms, though we have had some light frost.

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  2. How It GrowsNovember 29, 2010 at 4:13 PM

    Fragrant?

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  3. EveNovember 29, 2010 at 6:09 PM

    My roses are a little shy yet. And probably like me hate going out in the cold!

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  4. compost in my shoeNovember 29, 2010 at 7:47 PM

    The antiques always prove to be November's magical moments! Great photo!

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  5. Phillip OliverNovember 29, 2010 at 9:10 PM

    Phillip, it had a strong tea fragrance.

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  6. Tallulah's Antique ClosetNovember 30, 2010 at 1:16 AM

    It is a pretty bloom! Our roses are doing good so far. But it has been cold for the past couple of days.

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  7. LonaNovember 30, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    She has a gorgeous bloom. It is good to still see some rose blooms this time of the year.

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  8. GailNovember 30, 2010 at 9:06 AM

    Lovely rose and aren't we lucky to still have beautiful blooms! gail

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  9. The Redneck RosarianNovember 30, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    Phillip, beautiful bloom. I'm putting it on my Christmas list!

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  10. DarlaNovember 30, 2010 at 5:15 PM

    She is very pretty. My rose growing skills are not very good although I keep trying.

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  11. CarolDecember 1, 2010 at 4:33 AM

    Lovely! What kind of tea? ;>))

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  12. CommonweederDecember 1, 2010 at 5:17 AM

    What a beautiful rose. My daughter lives in Texas and I still can't get used to the fact that the two of us have such different Rose Seasons.

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  13. still goodDecember 6, 2010 at 1:57 AM

    That rose is so beautiful. You are a wonderful photographer, too!

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