It is the first day of spring and all of nature's creations are shouting for joy.
Even in the coldest of climates little sprouts of green will soon be singing their way to life.
It is time to begin dreaming of roses. The rose has blossomed on earth for millions of years, long before there were humans to cherish them, there were roses. Despite the fact that roses probably originated in Asia about 60 million years ago, the rose has become the darling, not of the East, but of the Western world. It has long found a home in the hearts of our singers and lovers, of artists and poets - a love affair that will not soon disappear.
The fragrant smell of roses is a lush delight, something as vared as the roses themselves. Sadly, smell is one of the first attributes to be sacrificed in the search for rose resistance and hardiness. I believe it is altogether too high a price to pay. Scent is the sense most dear to a human's heart and health. According to both ancient and modern aromatherapists, scent has been known to comfort the heart and to ease depressions. Research indicates that smell has a direct effect on parts of the brain that regulate fear and anxiety. On top of this, pleasant scents soothe stress and reduce hypertension. Memories of smell can last a lifetime, much longer than visual memories which tend to fade within months. So don't forget the nose when planning your next garden of the rose.
The language of the rose:
Red Rose - I love you
White Rose - Purity, reverence and humility
Red and White Roses - unity
Faded Rose - Beauty is fleeting
Yellow Rose - Jealousy or Gladness
Pink Rose - Grace and gratitude
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