Long time parishioner Robert Eis has given us some insight and possibilities regarding our beautiful Rose Bushes. It seems that when we cut off the fading flowers the bud is a vehicle for new life - we need only to plant it. And, in fact, it is a very easy thing to do. Get a small potting plant - one of the little inexpensive ones - potting soil, and then plant the bud about 1-2 inches down in the soil, and then water and care for it. In a short time, you've a rose plant ready to be placed into the ground.
We're keeping the buds from our "Mr. Lincoln" bushes, and will be planting them as described above. If you want to try your hand at this for your own rose garden, simply talk with the Bishop on Sunday, and he will give you a bud or two of your own!
Beauty, after all, needs to be but cared for and shared.
Incidentally, the above picture is of the rose plant that was placed in the garden but a few weeks ago, in memory of Robert's father. (Click HERE for article regarding the planting.)
