"A rose by any other name would smell as sweet."
- William Shakespeare
The magnificent Rose! Queen among flowers.
What could be more sensual, sweet and intoxicating, than these soft heavy blooms, gently opening to release their fragrant perfume?
In delicate hues ranging from creamy whites and pale yellows, to pastel pinks, peaches and lavenders, to deep scarlet red, and framed by glossy green leaves, they are among the most attractive flowers in the garden.
Yet one must be careful, and beware of the thorns.
What could be more sensual, sweet and intoxicating, than these soft heavy blooms, gently opening to release their fragrant perfume?
In delicate hues ranging from creamy whites and pale yellows, to pastel pinks, peaches and lavenders, to deep scarlet red, and framed by glossy green leaves, they are among the most attractive flowers in the garden.
Yet one must be careful, and beware of the thorns.
The rose is a symbol of romance, passion, eternal love, and feminine beauty.
Wherever roses are present, they will bring a sense of grace, pleasure and relaxation.
There are so many ways to enjoy roses. Freshly cut roses in vases will beautify and perfume your home. The flower petals can be scattered across a table or a pathway, for a special celebration like a wedding. Or they can be sprinkled in a bath for fragrant and luxurious experience.
You can cook with roses, using candied rose petals or rose water, or drink rose hip tea.
There are so many ways to enjoy roses. Freshly cut roses in vases will beautify and perfume your home. The flower petals can be scattered across a table or a pathway, for a special celebration like a wedding. Or they can be sprinkled in a bath for fragrant and luxurious experience.
You can cook with roses, using candied rose petals or rose water, or drink rose hip tea.
Rose is one of the most blissful and heavenly fragrances, so naturally it is one of the most popular perfume scents, and used in aromatherapy and skincare products.
The rose doesn't only look and smell lovely, it will make you look and feel lovely as well.
The rose doesn't only look and smell lovely, it will make you look and feel lovely as well.
There are many wonderful products using roses. Here are several that I especially enjoy:
Edgar Cayce's Rose Petals Rosewater. It is pure rose essence in special water. It comes in a mister bottle, just perfect for spritzing it over the face and neck on a hot day, or whenever you need a mood-enhancing spray. It is pure enough to be used as a flavoring for foods and drinks. It makes me feel happy and beautiful!
L'Occitane Rose 4 Reines perfume. What a gorgeous full rose scent.
Dr. Hauschka Rose Day Creme. A rich and protective moisturizer for sensitive, dry or mature skin. Feels cool and soothing. It is formulated for the face but it is also nice to put on the hands. A precious substance, each 1 oz. tube contains the essence of 30 roses.
Here are some places to visit, that are known for rose gardens:
Portland, Oregon, U.S.A. is known as the City of Roses. It is home to the International Rose Test Garden.
Read about the Rose Festival of Kazanlak, Bulgaria. This region is one of the world's major producers of the highest-quality rose oil. Roses have been cultivated there for 300 years.
David Austin Roses, breeders of English rose varieties, has rose gardens in Albrighton, U.K. and has compiled a list of recommended rose gardens in the U.S.
How will you celebrate the month of Roses?
