All miracles are the same size. And a plant growin' from a seed is always an awe inspiring miracle. Add to that the prospect of cross-breeding two plants, such as roses, with the intent of makin' a unique, new creation of your very own and you have somethin' mighty special indeed.
I spent all last season (summer) pollinating my different roses by hand and stressin' and prayin' and fightin' hungry deer and I thought I was completely unsuccessful until...
my very own miracle! Also my very first rose grown from seed. We all here at the farm are just stunned. We have extremely special feelings about this little guys future. We honestly feel like we are like Moses when he confronted the burning bush, like we should remove our shoes for we are on Holy ground. Like we were given this gift by His grace for a reason.
The cross was between a double 'Knockout' and the seed parent was my wonderful 'Apothecary's rose' or r. gallica 'Officianalis'. A rebloomin' gallica type or a fragrant 'knockout' type is what I was attempting, but this miracle and it's purpose for our nursery and my journey will be a progressive revelation. God is the great gardener. Thank you Father.
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