In Between

Our wild roses ... aka, the Alberta Rose, (as it is our provincial flower) has been flowering for awhile now.  However, I've yet to photograph any.  In my attempt yesterday, I could not find a single rose fully open (at least not in the patch where I was) ... nope, they were all in between, so I guess I'll wait another day!  

I hope you are all enjoying your weekend!  Don't forget to stop and smell the roses!  

The Bite!

Like the 'bite' of these wild rose thorns, we endured a nasty, tongue lashing, cold, biting East wind most of the day!  Winter really isn't that horrible of a season 'IF' the wind doesn't howl!  However, when it does ... it BITES!!!  

(Grr ... again, Blogger altered this image when uploaded!!!)  

Rusty Roses and Naked Trees?

How Can That Be?

Hmm ... Fall was certainly in the air today!  Crisp, cool and at times a bit wet!  And although the rain put a damper on harvest it was actually nice to have the wee bit of rain that we did!  Alas, our combine would not have been field ready today anyhow!  LOL!

It's on these cooler September days that one really notices that summer is disappearing rapidly!  The leaves on the rose bushes have turned rusty orange, yellow and red.  The rose hips are plump and vibrant and some of the aspens, depending on their location, have yes, already lost their leaves and are naked!!!  Although the forecast is for a bit of cloud, the sun and heat are supposed to return by the weekend.  The combine was fixed and running by the end of the day so, fingers crossed, we will be back in the field very soon! 

Prairie Pink

Meet our Provincial flower, the Alberta Rose!  Otherwise known as the wild rose (Rosa woodsii).  With the cooler temps this spring, it seemed to take them a bit longer to start blooming but they are definitely in full bloom now.  I love their dainty look and their sweet aroma but don't let that fool you ... they are one hardy plant!