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Just Joey is Just Blooming!

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I posted a photo of one of my roses in bud form for Wednesday’s Wordless Wednesday post and a few commenter’s wanted to see what this lovely rose looked like when it’s in full bloom:

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How is that for a beautiful bloom?

Just Joey is a gorgeous, if slightly temperamental hybrid tea rose. I say it’s temperamental because in my zone it does fairly well through the winter, but the stems do die down to the snow line. With winter protection it does much better and blooms earlier.

Just Joey has a lovely scent. One or two blooms indoors fill a room with scent.

If you live in zone 5 or higher I recommend that you get this rose. You will not be disappointed.






A home in the Blue Ridge Mountains

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I’ve always had a strong desire to live near mountains. One of my brothers lives out west and whenever I visit him I’m amazed by the beautiful scenery that I can see each time I look out a window. In fact, I get used to the view quite quickly and when I come home I’m extremely disappointed when I look out my own windows and can’t see any mountain tops.

I guess that’s why I believe that one day I’ll move to an area where I’m surrounded by mountains.

If you are like me and have a strong desire to love in a great community situated in the mountains you might be interested in taking a look at Asheville Real Estate. Visit the site to learn more about Asheville homes and the growing community of Asheville.

Now, in case you are wondering, Asheville is located in the mountains of Western North Carolina. A beautiful area of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

The city of Asheville itself has all the amenities that you and your family might needs – great schools, shopping areas, arts and entertainment. The community has actually been growing over the years and it’s said that investing in a home in the Asheville area is a shrewd thing to do.

If you are interested and decide to visit the Asheville Real Estate site you’ll be able to view a map of luxury homes Asheville, view a video that shows off the splendor of Asheville and Asheville homes, and learn more about the area as a whole.

So who else wants a mountain home?

By Chive I think she’s got it!

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This is a photo of Chive buds and new Chive flowers that I took about two weeks ago. The chive flowers are actually beginning to wain now, but there’s still a few left.

I love growing Chives. They are one of the first plants to make an appearance each spring, often showing their green stems by the end of March. It’s not uncommon for us to be able to pick chives and use them in our cooking – salads, marinades, on top of foods – from mid April right through until the first snow fall in November or early December.

The flowers are just a lovely bonus! I love the buds before the flowers develop and bloom – they look a bit like garlic sections or tiny onion bulbs. Then the beautiful full petaled blossoms open and often stay around for two or three weeks.

Do you grow chives or other plants from the allium family? Edible or ornamental?

Check out the beautiful Hosta photo that I’ve got on Tricia’s Musings!

Gardeners, Plant and Nature lovers can join in every Sunday, visit As the Garden Grows for more information.

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