Just a Little Off the Edges Poster

Also available as high quality note cards. Perfection is overrated! This Rose, like so many of us, shows some weathering. Such is the nature of Roses in the summer heat. A fresh sprinkling of Pacific Northwest rains adds character and the sense of rejuvenation. By August, we are all feeling the heat. Roses too. I usually visit the garden in the early morning. It is a perfect opportunity to talk with plants. There are very few other visitors. It is a true mediation with the roses. In June and July, this early schedule is a preference, but by August it is a necessity. The garden has an incredible view to the east. An incredible view of the sunrise. Or if you turn around, facing the roses, as I do, the light gets very intense, very quickly after sunrise. Especially in late summer. So, I am on a clock from the moment I arrive. A race against the sun’s rise. But even an experienced garden visitor, has to stop sometimes. This beauty was near the end of my visit. It was getting hotter. I was