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From Little Acorns Grow

Not only is the Columbus Park of Roses well known for its roses and other themed gardens, it is also a certified arboretum. While some visitors may not focus on the trees, they deserve attention. The oak tree species perhaps

Karen Martens November 21, 2022 down the garden path Read more

Colorful Trees and Shrubs in the Garden

More than 135 varieties of trees and shrubs are planted across the 13-acre Columbus Park of Roses. In concert with the flower gardens, they provide a wonderful natural habitat for many birds native to Ohio and migratory birds, as well

Karen Martens October 21, 2022 down the garden path Read more

Color Surprises in the Autumn Garden

This is the time of year when many perennials that were rather nondescript during the summer “strut their stuff.” Other plants’ blooms have faded, and the trees are yet to put on their show of autumn colors. It’s against this

Karen Martens October 5, 2022 down the garden path Read more

A Treat for Your Senses

The Herb Garden, located on the south side of the Formal Rose Garden and east of the Perennial Garden, offers a tranquil place to stroll any time of year. In August and September, the warm, humid weather adds enjoyable fragrances

Karen Martens September 9, 2022 down the garden path Read more

Let the Backyard Garden be Your Inspiration

Located northwest of the Formal Rose Garden, the Backyard Garden was developed in 2019. It is designed as an informal landscape with year-round interest to give visitors ideas for their own backyard gardens. As you walk through the Backyard Garden

Karen Martens August 2, 2022 down the garden path Read more
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What is happening in the park

  • A Fun Winter Garden Exercise: Learn to Identify Trees by Their Bark January 6, 2026
  • The Native Tree Collection October 22, 2025
  • Wrapping Up Rose Care for the Season October 6, 2025
  • 2025 Perennial of the Year: Showy Clustered Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum muticum) July 24, 2025
  • Watch the Annuals Bed Grow! Planting is an “annual” Columbus Park of Roses tradition June 22, 2025
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