The mild winter and warm temperatures are bringing an early peak rose season to the Park of Roses. Garden staff and volunteers noticed in April that the predictable order of roses blooming was the same, but fully two weeks earlier

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

  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

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

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