Lonely. Usually, our backyard roses don’t come out singly. Too many plants, I’ve thought. Caught this one yellow bloom, though, with no pinks, whites or purples to be found.

Individual statements. Our pink backyard rose bush seems to be spreading out October’s appearances far and wide. As retired-guy-I meanders, I’m glad for each bloom.

October production. My dear wife Karen cut down the knockout rose bush up front as she went about her October gardening rounds. The plant quickly pushed out new blooms in response. Great natural cycle, this.