The Thanksgiving holiday is a time for all of us to reflect on those things for which we are particularly grateful. For the Columbus Park of Roses Foundation Board, it is: The sight of thousands of local and global visitors
Many Living Things Enjoy the Park
The fragrant roses, herbs, the myriad of perennials and the showy colors of the annuals all call to me when I walk in the park in the summer. In the cooler months, the changing colors provide a different beauty. And,
Come and Enjoy Summer’s Last Blooms
George Seurat’s Sunday in the Park painting has nothing over Sunday in the Park of Roses! Yesterday there were people of all ages enjoying the beautiful day in the park. There are still plenty of blooms in the Backyard Garden
The Story Behind the Lady Bird Johnson Rose Dedication
One of our volunteers, Helen Anne Sweeney, shared a touching story about why she and her siblings dedicated the Lady Bird Johnson rose to her father. We are pleased to share it. In February of 2000, my father who was
Encore Performance at the Park of Roses
Among the many attractive qualities of modern roses is their tendency to stage an impressive second bloom in late August and well into September. The profusion of buds across the Formal Rose Garden at the Columbus Park of Roses indicates