Winnie got a bath yesterday. She really needed it. Wearing a sweater like she does 24/7 during the fall and winter, she gets pretty 'fragrant'. I bathe her in the kitchen sink, with a bar of organic herbal pet shampoo, and I rinse her under the faucet. (Sorry that there are no photos of the actual bath to show you, since I was home alone at the time.)
"Bath time? Oh, no."
Today, Winnie smells awesome ... and I have been singing her my own version of the classic Rick James song (as it is in the title of this post). There might also be some dancing involved. All together now .... "She's a very stinky girl ....." (Rick James video HERE) Sweet, patient Winnie.
My name is Connie, and I started Hartwood Roses ... an educational rose garden in Virginia that specializes in rare and unusual antique roses. I know a lot about roses, old houses, carpentry and remodeling, and am an expert day dreamer. You will often find me working in the garden, planning a home project, building something, or hanging out in a cemetery ...all of this has come in handy as my husband and I restore our historic home (built in 1848) renovate the outbuildings, and design the gardens. This blog allows me share whatever is happening in the garden, around the house, or on my mind.
Hartwood Roses ... Heirloom Old Garden Roses and More
Hartwood Roses was a small farm nursery, located just north of Fredericksburg, Virginia. The retail portion of the business closed in 2012, and the mission shifted to my true love … speaking to organizations and garden clubs and giving classes to educate budding rose gardeners. The display gardens here contain over 800 different varieties of roses … with emphasis on rare and historic varieties, and popular classics that are well-suited for modern gardens. Click picture to go to web site. www.HartwoodRoses.com
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