I have my own 'War of the Roses' going on in my gardens

[Siwsan]

The bold Lancastrian Red Rose vs the slightly meek Yorkist White Rose. Of course, this only makes sense if you are a student of English history. And if you are, you would know from exactly which side of that battle I draw my blood line. (Admittedly, they both have their own unique beauty.)

[murielm99]

1. Both are so delicately beautiful.

[niyad]

2. I am jealous! Way too early for roses here.

[Pacifist Patriot]

3. Phffftt! Yorkist here.

Your photographs are lovely!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. These are beautiful, my dear Siwsan!

The Lancastrian rose looks like a rose to my modern non-historical eye!

The Yorkist rose almost doesn't look like any modern rose. I guess roses have evolved over time but this type stayed as it was.

I like the fact that you have a bit of British history in your yard.

[Siwsan]

5. I think the white one is a true "wild" rose

It grows along the vegetable garden fence, and is a big, sprawling rose bush. It is particularly lush, this year and has a lovely scent.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. Yes, I think you're right! Didn't know about the scent. How cool.

I'm really glad you're sharing your beautiful garden with us.

[Talitha]

7. Such beautiful Roses - the Bees must love your garden.

There are wild roses here which come alive with Bumblebees every year. I transplanted some from the edge of the meadow into my garden where they've literally taken over within the past 10 years. But they're so lovely, I don't mind at all.

[Bayard]

8. I can just smell them!