June 2011 Photo Challenge - Roses

And the winners are...

Roses are still the queens of the garden. Every gardener has to have at least one rose bush and if the photos submitted for this challenge are any indication, there is enough variety for everyone to have several favorites.

It's always hard to judge these challenges. We try to consider both the quality of the photo and the joy of the garden it evokes. All of the submissions were a pleasure to view and I hope you'll take a look at them on our Forum, Over the Garden Gate.

Thanks for sending in and sharing so many great shots It inspires me more and more, with every challenge.

The June 2011 Photo Challenge Winners are:

• 1st Place: Dew Kissed Rose, Submitted by Jerry Yother
• 2nd Place: Unfurling Rose, Submitted by Santosh Patnaik
• 3rd Place: Tuscon Rose, Submitted by Cynthia Ann Swan

• Honorable Mention: Chameleon Rose, Submitted by Sylvia

Thank you to everyone who participated. Keep watching the Forum for news of our next Photo Challenge.