Many years ago, parts of our property were used to film the movie, "Honky Tonk Man" starring and directed by Clint Eastwood.The roses were in bloom during filming ; Clint Eastwood asked that they be cut back. There were too many of them, he said, and they wouldn't look real on film.
This has been a good year for our roses, we've had to tie them back and will have to build an arch in the fall to support the growth over the gate. When I say they are "ridiculous", I do mean that affectionately. Sometimes I stand back a look at them and think, there are so many, they almost don't look real.....It's been a good year for cherries too. I have probably picked about 100 pounds so far, and there's still plenty for the birds and foxes.
I am totally jealous!! I wish I had a ridiculous climbing rose like yours!! It's beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteI wish I had a climbing Clint Eastwood on my porch like you had! I just read your post on ArtFire about being a new blogger and I am a VERY timid blogger, so I wanted to see what your blog was like. Holy Moilly!! Your Roses are outstanding! They look like fine art and my eyes tears at the beauty. WOW...Roses and Clint Eastwood!!! I have nothing...not a thing to blog about now!! But you sure made my Monday!!LOL Carol
ReplyDeleteYour whole blog is like total eye candy~did I gain any weight? Great pics and fun writing.
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