06/05/2026
Today’s Flower Friday is all about a classic — the rose.
I know roses aren't exactly a groundbreaking Flower Friday feature, but they've been calling my name all week, and sometimes the classics deserve their moment in the spotlight.
I've loved roses for as long as I can remember. Maybe it's because they seem to carry so much history with them. Every garden has a rose story—whether it's a treasured plant passed down through generations, a climbing rose framing a front porch, or a shrub that faithfully blooms year after year. They have a way of making a space feel established, loved, and a little bit romantic.
The inspiration for today's post came from a few client visits this week. Everywhere I turned, roses were putting on a show. Some were covered in blooms, others were just beginning to open, but each one stopped me in my tracks. It's hard not to admire a plant that can be so elegant while also being surprisingly tough.
One of the things I find most fascinating about roses is just how diverse they are. From compact shrub roses to sprawling climbers, there truly is a rose for almost every garden style. And while roses have a reputation for being fussy, many modern varieties are far more resilient and low-maintenance than people expect. With the right placement and care, they can reward you with months of color, fragrance, and beauty.
Beyond their blooms, roses seem to connect people. Almost everyone has a memory tied to a rose—someone who grew them, a favorite garden, a special occasion, or simply the scent that reminds them of home. That's part of what makes them so timeless.
While roses may not be the most unusual Flower Friday feature, I hope you enjoyed learning a little bit about one of my favorite garden staples.
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and gets a chance to stop and smell the roses. 🌹
