@QMS
I try to be mindful of the thorns, but every once in a while I get scratched or poked.
Sorry to hear about the passing of your friend.

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I try to prevent ours from taking over the
walkway. hate the damn thorns
always seem to snag my skins
spouse seems to like them
for what little blossoms they manage

thanks for the Friday photo post
always a pleasure

my recently passed friend
a flower in her own right

@janis b
Unfortunately there were a lot of dead and fading roses in the garden. More than is normal for this time of year. A few years ago there was an infestation in the garden, and while steps were taken to mitigate it, the garden hasn't been the same since. A lot less bugs and the rose bushes don't look as healthy as they once did.
The blossoms on the Manuka look pretty. Any chance you have a close-up of one we can see?

The flowers are all so fresh and glowing, and then there are the fading roses at the end. I find an equal pleasure in their fading state. Thank you, as always.

The Manuka flowering, one of the few flowering at this time ...

Cheers all