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  1. 05-29-2008, 01:43 PM #1
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    Default My brother and his wife are building a new home

    they were here over the weekend and while we all sat around the patio he asked which of the rose bushes were ones that my mom planted (we bought this house from my parents when they moved away from here 25 years ago). I pointed them out and Gripey and I decided as part of their housewarming gift (when the house is built) we'll take them one of the rose bushes, or a big part of one. We lost my mom a year ago in Feb. and I think he'll love this gift.

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  2. 05-29-2008, 01:54 PM #2
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    I think that is a super wonderful thoughtful idea. How very sweet and heartwarming. (wiping away a little tear)

    We lost our mother almost five years ago and it is soooooo comforting having little things around that was hers.
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    and furbabies Morrison passed away 12/9/07...will be missed greatly and Casey our German Shepherd mixed mutt from the local animal shelter
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  3. 05-29-2008, 01:55 PM #3
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    That is a very sweet, thoughtful, and meaningful gift
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  4. 05-29-2008, 01:59 PM #4
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    That's such a nice idea, one they will cherish for years to come.
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  5. 05-29-2008, 03:01 PM #5
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    That is a really wonderful gift! Give them a little something from home so that their new home reminds them of your mom! How sweet.
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  6. 05-29-2008, 04:50 PM #6
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    That's very sweet of you, I am sure it will be the best gift to them ever.
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  7. 05-29-2008, 05:04 PM #7
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    i guess those would be like the heirloom roses. what a beautiful gesture.
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  8. 05-30-2008, 01:09 AM #8
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    How wonderful! The best gifts I have ever received are plants. It's a beautiful feeling to grow a plant that has come from a meaningful place!
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    That is such a great idea. It is nice to be able to share memories and things with your siblings
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    Quote Originally Posted by aimeebee View Post
    I was watching Martha Stewart once a looooong time ago and she turned a bouquet of roses into 12 rose bushes by planting them and putting a glass vase (like a little greenhouse) over the top. I'm sure there is more info online. But, maybe if you tried something like that, you and your brother could share your mother's rosebushes.
    We've actually started new bushes off of these a few times already so it won't be a problem to propagate. I think I saw that same segment of Martha Stewart too and I almost never watch her.

    ~48 yr. old sahw, livin' it up in our empty nest, smack dab in the middle of everywhere.~
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  11. 05-30-2008, 09:52 AM #11
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    That is a great idea! I'm sure he will love it.
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    What a wonderful gift. I've got plants in my garden that I got a start of from my mother. She's been gone ten years now, it brings a smile to my face when I see them blooming.
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    I love this idea
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    I'm sure your brother and his wife will enjoy the roses and the memories of your mom. I think this is a special way to show your love for your family.
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