Thankful

The roses are getting a beautiful start on their new growth in the garden.

Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns; I am thankful that thorns have roses.
Alphonse Karr

[Marilyn Wigen]

Oh, this is just beautiful, Katy! I love that background and the softness, yet vibrancy, of the leaves... well done! :)

[Cheryl Sim]

All blushing and full of potential. Great shot!

[katy]

@marilyn You are so kind and I am so happy you approve of it! It means so much to me . thanks

[katy]

@silverlight I like your description! thanks for all your support, Cheryl.

[Deb]

They look healthy!

[Rick Schies]

Interesting look at it, and I'm sure they will do quite well

[Kimberly Balychev]

I just love that quote! And I too am so super excited for my roses to start blooming :)

[katy]

@deburahiru I was surprised to see so many leaves! they are healthy for now.

[katy]

@digitalrn This is one of my better bushes and i trimmed it back quite a bit this year so I am glad to see it doing so well!

[katy]

@kbalychev Thanks, Kimberly! It wont be too much longer for either of us!

[Leonie Mogridge]

The jagged edge on the leaves looks quite sharp!! Nice close up

[katy]

@onie Thanks a bunch, Onie!

[Ruth Moucharafieh]

Lovely colours and a neat quote which I heard for the very first time recently!

[katy]

@ruthmouch I am glad you like it! I am not surprised you have heard the quote before!