Picture Of The Week (POW) Information & Submissions

[Alaskan]

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Dr. Huey is a common rootstock used for grafted roses. I purchased a Rugosa rose quite a few years ago that was labeled "own root". Rugosa roses sucker and this one didn't. The spring of 2024 I found out why when I saw a red rose in the middle of my Rugosa rose bush. The Rugosa rose graft died and the rightful owner of the rootstock took over. This is Dr. Huey early June, 2025. Very vigorous and absolutely loaded with beautiful blooms! The blooms last on the bush a long time also. No fragrance though. The bush was stunning. My opinion is that Dr. Huey should be given more credit than having his head chopped off to be implanted with another rose. Own root roses are always healthier than grafted ones.

Glorious rose!

 

[CrealCritter]

Seedling peach tree

Jesus is Lord and Christ

 

[SS Project Manager]

Hummingbird babies. All the pinfeathers! Beaks are getting longerView attachment 30423

@Hinotori, your photo hit all the right vibes — now it’s this week’s POW and front row on the homepage!

 

[CrealCritter]

Hummingbird babies. All the pinfeathers! Beaks are getting longerView attachment 30423

So awesome, it's unusual to be able to observe humming birds in the nest

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[SS Project Manager]

Wild chicory (Cichorium intybus L.)
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Oh hey, @CrealCritter! Your photo just made the homepage its new home. Big congrats on the POW win!

 

[flowerbug]

Oh hey, @CrealCritter! Your photo just made the homepage its new home. Big congrats on the POW win!

it's such a beautiful color and plant (as long as you don't need to weed it out)...

 

[CrealCritter]

it's such a beautiful color and plant (as long as you don't need to weed it out)...

You mean harvest it?

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[flowerbug]

You mean harvest it?

we did plant a garden and included that in the mix. we never used it for anything and it really wanted to take over and spread (the goldfinches really liked it and probably also helped to spread it around).

harvest it for what? i don't think it is the same kind used as a coffee substitute (but i could be wrong about that )?

 

[SS Project Manager]

Red Heart Rose of Sharron (Hibiscus syriacus 'Red Heart')
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@CrealCritter, your photo’s the talk of the week and it’s front and center on the homepage!

 

[Desert Birds]

Red Heart Rose of Sharron (Hibiscus syriacus 'Red Heart')
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Love this!