Roses of Yesterday and Today | Santa Cruz

by Lisa LeCoump
May 1, 2016November 12, 2025

Beautiful white garden roses, blooming with lush petals, captured by Tony Fitzgerald Photography.

We photographed some of the unusual roses at Roses of Yesterday & Today. These are the roses your grandmother would recognize, but are not as common today. We are fortunate to have this local grower who is preserving the heritage.

Close-up of a white garden flower blooming amidst green leaves, captured by Tony Fitzgerald Photography.

Close-up of pink rose with detailed petals and foliage, stunning garden photography.

A tranquil garden pathway surrounded by blooming roses and lush greenery, captured by Tony Fitzgerald Photography.

Beautiful pink rose blossom, detailed flower photography, vibrant garden flower, Tony Fitzgerald Photography.

Close-up of cream-colored flowers with green leaves, capturing natural beauty and floral detail.

Close-up of weathered wooden fence post covered in moss, set in lush green garden scene.

Close-up of a peach-colored rose flower for floral photography and nature enthusiasts.

Macro shot of a plant with colorful tendrils emerging from a dried brown leaf.

Professional Photographer - Food Photographer, Wedding Photographer. Lisa was previously the Deputy Agricultural Commissioner, responsible for reviewing and enforcing organic regulations and Environmental Protection Agency pesticide use regulations. She also worked for years as an Agricultural Advisor in California, a farmer in California, and an Agricultural Extension Agent in Thailand. She received a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from California State University, Chico and studied Integrated Pest Management at U.C., Davis, which involved farming methods that preserve the environment.