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
Volunteer at Park of Roses
The volunteer season at the park is in full swing. The roses have a spring peak bloom, but return with plenty of flowers in early September. Of course, the weeds never take a break… The herb and perennial gardens are
Park of Roses Spring Pruning
Columbus Park of Roses volunteers will “spring into action” on Saturday, March 19th to prune thousands of rose plants. Park volunteers and members of the public are invited to help Columbus Recreation and Parks Department staff with this annual chore.