The long raised bed of annuals just east of the shelterhouse patio is fun to watch as it fills out over the growing season. Each spring, the CPOR garden supervisor creates a striking design of different plant colors and shapes

In time for the 2025 bloom season, we’re pleased to make available a current list of all roses in the gardens — viewable on smart phones. Alphabetized by commercial name, the list includes the type of rose, color and location

The Columbus Park of Roses has developed a wonderful collection of ornamental trees over the decades. Many offer year-round interest in the gardens: brilliant foliage in the fall and berry displays through the winter, but most put on their best

Yes! If you visit the Columbus Park of Roses, walk over to the Witch Hazel collection on the north side of the Long Mall in the Formal Rose Garden, and you might agree! From mid-February into March, these deciduous trees

Frequent visitors to the park may be aware of the stately northern red oak tree located just outside the east edge of the Backyard Garden. In fact, it was featured in the blog, From Little Acorns Grow, two years ago.