Rose Hips: What They Are and What to Do With Them

Those orange-red, marble-sized balls are rose hips—the seed pods that form after pollination. They're rich in vitamin C and traditionally used for tea, jelly, and syrup. Most gardeners leave them for fall and winter interest; birds eat them later in the season.

If you dislike the look, simply snip the stems 12 inches below the hips and hang the cuttings from a tree branch as a natural bird feeder.