Ann-Christine of Lens Artist Photo Challenge asks us what our favourite flower is and why, this week.
I had to think about it. As a teen, with limited experience and exposure, I liked the fragrance of carnations, but the look of a rose, best.
My mother arranged flowers for the church and my grandmother always had flowers inside, carefully arranged.
I grew up noticing flowers and I’ve always loved them. But which is at the top of my list?
It would have to be the rose. I keep few these days, as they’re hard work and need lots of water, but they always remind me of home.
They’re my comfort flower.
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I love roses as well. You have some beauties here – and the connection to memories of your home is precious. I have noticed how many of us that remember flowers from our childhood, I love your last words, “They’re my comfort flower.”
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Thank you, Leya. Yes, I didn’t realise how they connected me to two significant women in my life, both gone now. It was a nice moment.
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You have some beautiful roses on show. 😀 😀
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Thanks, Cee. I know they are far from your favourites.
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Because of my bouquets, I’m really learning to appreciate roses as a flower. Not necessarily on the bushes. Plus, I do love any flower. 😀 😀
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Like you I associate roses with my childhood gardens and love them for that reason. But my husband is the gardener and dislikes the thorns! You have some beautiful ones here!
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Thanks,Sarah. Yes, even when you think that spot is safe to put your foot… thorns discarded from another time.
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I like roses, but as you say they are hard work. Cornwall’s damp climate is not the best for them either, but you can’t beat the smell and texture of a good rose.
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Amen to that.
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