This year’s National Arbor Day is Friday, April 28 Yes, the Columbus Park of Roses is also an accredited arboretum! Planted with more than 140 different tree and shrub species, the park was awarded this designation by the international ArbNet
Park of Roses Breaks Ground for New Entrance
Trees and plants in the park are just leafing out, but ideas for improvements are in full bloom. The Park of Roses Foundation announced the building of a new entrance to the rose garden, in partnership with Columbus Recreation
Park of Roses Volunteers Brave Weather to Prune Roses
A record breaking 36 volunteers and staff turned out this morning for the annual fall cutback. Chill winds and the threat of rain did not prevent the determined gardeners from wielding pruners, loppers, rakes and tarps from preparing nearly 10,000
Park of Roses Fall Cutback Scheduled for November 19
It’s time to cut back most of the 12,000 roses in the park, to prepare the plants for winter. This half day event is open to the public, and people are encouraged to help Columbus Recreation and Park Department staff
Park of Roses Fall Color
Some things are worth repeating. The second big bloom of roses in the garden is underway now and will last into mid-October. You can download this year’s list of 487 rose varieties. The herb and perennial gardens deserve a second