Rosewater, first made in the 10th century to cure the spitting of blood, remains an important ingredient in fine soaps and perfumes. It's one of the easiest ways to capture the essence of roses from your garden. Soak a cloth in chilled rosewater, and place it on your forehead for a while to relieve a headache caused by being out in the sun too long.
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Roses come in many types, or classes -- from miniatures less than a foot tall to large shrubs to towering climbers. Use this gallery of roses to learn about the benefits of each type, and how you might use them in your landscape.
Roses symbolize love, but their colors have special meanings. Use our gallery of roses to pick out the color that best expresses your feelings. For example, red roses stand for love, passion, respect, and courage.
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Set the prettiest Valentine's Day table for your sweetheart with these ideas for Valentine's Day flowers and centerpieces. A rose heart is sure to be a hit or surprise your sweetheart with another one of these unique floral arrangements.