Here is one of my roses

[LensBaby]

just a quick photo

[gjtoth]

just a quick photo

Is that a Black Magic or a Don Juan? Roses are my favorite. I have some miniature roses that are really cool. Can't wait for the first flush this Spring! This camera is going to get a workout!

Excellent tight shot!

[Snappers]

Nice Pic Sue, I can smell it from here :)

Gary, if roses are your thing, may I ask you a question.

I have brought my wife some rose seeds. They are name your own rose things which me being an old romantic, thought would be nice.

However, I was not sure when these have to be planted. Have you ever planted a rose from a seed?

[gjtoth]

Nice Pic Sue, I can smell it from here :)

Gary, if roses are your thing, may I ask you a question.

I have brought my wife some rose seeds. They are name your own rose things which me being an old romantic, thought would be nice.

However, I was not sure when these have to be planted. Have you ever planted a rose from a seed?

I've tried rooting, grafting, bare-root, and fully-grown transplants, Andy, but the ONE thing I have not tried is from seed. So... thanks for the suggestion. Here are some sites I dug up on the subject (no pun intended ;)):

http://scvrs.homestead.com/HybridizeKB1.html

http://wls.wwco.com/garden/RosesFromSeed.html

http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/growing-roses-from-seed.html

It doesn't look all that difficult. Considering my luck with rooting and grafting, though, it will be a challenge! heh

[Snappers]

Thanks Gary, I'll have a look through the links and weed out (:D) the ones I dont like.

Seriously, thanks for looking. I'll have a go and see what happens. The pack is quite cool, it comes with a certificate and everything for you to name your own rose. You can then send the information off to imperial roses to register it on thier database.

[ladyups]

just a quick photo

Stunning, absolutely stunning. The best of my world, flowers and photography combined into a wonderful shot.

Mary

[Snappers]

Sue, What lens did you use for this photo and did you have any additional attachments like macro filters etc for it.

[dkippen]

Sue -

I love the red. Was this taken recently? If so - I'm jealous. I have some reddish-pink and white shrub roses, but alas, won't see any sign of them until spring.

Andy - you'll have to keep us update on the rose seeds. I have never heard of starting roses from seed.

[Snappers]

Will do, I'm interested to see what happens with them myself too!