Trying for the third time to post pictures.....

Beautiful, Ingrid!

Yes, apparently you can not post pics in a new thread and you can only post two pics at a time in the comments. Don't you just LOVE Houzz, lol?!

Lovely photos, Ingrid. And I'm so pleased to see Le Vesuve looking so large still, and healthy.

Hi Ingrid. What with fires and winds and heat I've been worried about you. So glad to hear from both you and your roses. They seem to have weathered our weather misfortunes quite well. Mary

Oh glad to see you ingrid !!! Your roses look great !! And your views are so stunning !!!

Ingrid your roses are so beautiful! Glad you are safe from the fires!

^^ Agree. Spectacular countryside.

Thanks so much for your lovely comments and good wishes. The pictures above are from a few days ago, and here are some from earlier this evening.

Oh Ingrid those are so beautiful especially the bush shot of Le Vesuve. Did you see the post on BR Cant by a relative? I found it fascinating and add so much interest to the rose.

Ingrid, how gorgeous. Your Le Vesuve is a standout for sure. All looks wonderful. I'm learning to love my William R. Smith, but I love yours more. Mine is large and has the body type usually described, but is so much more often flushed with pink than yours. Mine could be Marie van Houtte I am thinking, (not that I have ever met her). I don't get a Fall bloom on Gruss this year. I love your SdlM. I also love your cut flower arrangements. I am so glad to see you posting.

Glad to see your roses blooming, Ingrid. Beautiful colors, the International Herald Tribune is a vibrant accent.

I hope CA gets plenty of rain soon, the fires and smoke are devastating.

There are strong Santa Ana winds here and the power has been turned off, will probably be off for several days. The internet is on just briefly now. I hope everyone stays safe in these trying times.

I hope you stay safe too, Ingrid. Your flowers are beautiful and I am so glad that Evelyn is working out for you.

Stay safe, Ingrid !