The Columbus Park of Roses continues to be a welcomed respite for thousands of visitors — even more than usual — during the Covid-19 pandemic. And the garden has never looked better. This is, in large part, due to more
Check Out These Late Season Beauties! Featured Plants in the Backyard Garden
As many blooming plants in the Backyard Garden are winding down this time of year, a few continue to put on a show of outstanding color. Make sure to see the two Seven-Son Temple of Bloom small trees with their
A Lasting Mystery: CPOR’s Ravine Entrance
Those of us who frequented the Columbus Park of Roses in the 1950s vaguely remember a wide path originating on the ravine’s edge near where the Herb Garden is now. It curved down steps, traversed the woods, crossed a wooden
Three Cheers for the Red, White and Blue!
If you’re standing here finding yourself inspired by patriotic feelings or tunes, it may be thanks to the Garden Supervisor’s creative planting in the raised bed of annuals! For this season’s display, she has designed the bed to suggest the
Support Your Local Pollinators
This spring, insects – many of which play an important part in pollinating our plants – emerged from their winter shelter. Almost all pollinators – bees, birds, butterflies, beetles and flies (yes, even pesky flies are vital pollinators) – prefer