Rose crafting

When I cut the miniature roses
I only cut one third of the buds off the bush.
That way there are some that open to full bloom.




I can use the petals for rose teas, water or syrups.
I like to pick a miniature rose for my water glass or
for garnish for my salad.

The roses are pretty in little vases tucked into surprise spots.
I like to have a few inside my glass doored cabinets.
I like to wear them in my hair and on my hat.
Now that the rose bush is producing I should have miniature roses
until frost.

I added to the rose garland I started two years ago.
Last year I let the rose bush heal from the hard frost.
Some of the roses I will dry whole for winter crafting.
The roses look pretty drying in the open weave basket
on the dining room table.
Plus I am reminded to dry roses.

I strung the rose petal beads I made yesterday.
I will add to this string each time I make rose water.

It is wonderful to be back rose crafting.
I have missed working with the roses.