Editor's Note - May 2024

 

Sometimes, the most compelling stories bloom right in our own backyards. Or in this case, based on my recent conversation with Buzz resident Mia Parker, in her front yard. Mia was featured in last October’s Buzz for her elaborate, witty Halloween displays. She recently asked me, “do you know the story behind the Peggy Martin rose?” I was a little embarrassed that I had never heard of such a rose, or any rose for that matter. I am no gardener, and I’d much rather talk sports than flowers. But Mia got me interested. The Peggy Martin rose is a symbol of strength, survival, and resilience. So, we went on a quest to find Peggy Martins in Buzz neighborhoods. No spoiler alert, but it turns out that these roses are thriving all over our communities. Andria Dilling captures not only their beauty, but the deep roots and strong bonds among the women that grow them, as well as the women instrumental in bringing them to Houston. Wishing all the moms, and especially my beautiful, strong, and resilient mom, who is allergic to flowers, but will love this story, a Happy Mother’s Day. [email protected]