If there’s one thing I love about my yard, it’s the flowers.  We try to plant mostly perennials.  And different plants have come and gone.  As the summer progresses you’ll see some of what I have this year. 

After this winter, with the very heavy snow, I’m concerned about what we lost. One of our battles seems to be with roses.  We’ve had some good years, and some bad.  This past winter did a lot of damage.  These pictures (from last year) are all we have left of most of our roses….we've lost vibrant reds, oranges, pretty pinks and creamy yellows.




















Christian Science Monitor has an article about a rose scrub variety that's been around a few years.

I've seen it from afar and always comment on how nice it looks.  It lasts all summer and is bright and bold.  I've just always thought it looked so much like wild roses and that 's what has kept me away from it.  I'm learning it's low maintenance and hearty, so maybe that's the way to go.

Do you like roses?

Check out their article and see if you might be interested in this selection.  


 Winner by a Knock Out       í here

I'm not talking about for getting high on grass.

I'm talking about for letting the grass on your lawn get too high.

That's what the Canton, Ohio City Council wants to do to offenders.

Like Franklin, they already have a weed control ordinance on the books.

But that's not enough.


"For residents tired of that overgrown lot that resembles a minijungle next door, the city wants to help by trying to put high-grass violators behind bars.

City Council wants to beef up its existing high-grass and weeds law by making a second offense a fourth-degree misdemeanor, which is punishable by a fine of up to $250 and up to 30 days in jail.

In the spring and summer, it's not uncommon for council members to field complaints from residents about overgrown lots owned by individuals or banks and corporations that ignore the law and notices in the mail.

More than 8 inches constitutes high grass or weeds, according to city law. First-time violators now face a minor misdemeanor, which carries up to a $150 fine and no jail time.

The proposed amendment passed second reading Monday night, and is up for passage at next Monday's council meeting.

Strengthening the law would give judges and police "a way to get their attention," Law Director Joseph Martuccio said of lawbreakers. More pressure also could be applied to lot owners and those responsible through letters, conferences and prosecutor's hearings, he said. "

Read the full article on the CantonRep.Com

I happened to see the following old news blurb:


CBS Evening News for
Thursday, Apr 16, 1981

Headline: Cow Magnets and Auto Mileage

(Studio) Report introduced REPORTER: Dan Rather (Windhorst, Texas) Willy Hoff's use of magnets in his cows and H.C. Lyles' use of magnets for improved gasoline mileage examined; films shown. [LYLES - notes he can use them in his cows if they don't work on his truck.] [Farm store owner Cotton FLATT - comments on sales.] [Texas A&M spokesperson Richard DAVISON - thinks consumer union should test use of magnets in cars.] REPORTER: David Dick ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ What's funny about this, to me anyway, is I have one of those cow magnets.  My brother gave it to me when I was a kid, back in the 60s.  We lived in Connecticut, and he had a friend who lived on a farm.  They used to drop those magnets down the cows to catch nails and things.  I can't tell you why I kept it, except it's a heck of a strong magnet, three inches long, and it's unusual.  I keep it in my sewing box where everyone of my pins clings to it like mad.   Here is a picture of the thing:

Even though it’s early, I just thought I would bring this to your attention since

the St. Martins’s Fair only comes the first Monday of each month.

Great place to buy that rabbit (or sell one).






H/T: Presentsimple