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Birds and Bees Love a Messy Garden in the Fall

Leaves are falling and flowers are dying back. It must be time to clean up garden beds. Well, no. Pollinators – bees, butterflies and other insects – that will bring the garden back to life in spring need a safe

Karen Martens October 25, 2021 down the garden path Read more

Perennials Bring Recurring Beauty

In addition to its renowned, namesake roses, the Columbus Park of Roses also comprises an extensive Perennial Garden. Located just past the flagpole bed, more than 100 varieties of in this garden offer blooming interest from early spring until late

Karen Martens July 21, 2021 down the garden path Read more

Parsley: 2021 Herb of the Year

With public education as part of its mission, the International Herb Society annually announces its ‘Herb of the Year.’ Herbal candidates must meet two of three criteria in terms of use: medicinal, culinary or decorative. The 2021 selection is Petroselium

Karen Martens June 27, 2021 down the garden path Read more

2021 Rose List Now Available

Enhance your Columbus Park of Roses Experience In time for the 2021 bloom season, we’re pleased to make available a current list of all roses in thegardens — viewable on smart phones! The alphabetical list includes the commercial name, type

Karen Martens June 5, 2021 down the garden path Read more

Watch the Annuals Bed Grow!

Planting is an “annual” Columbus Park of Roses tradition The raised bed of annuals just east of the shelterhouse patio is fun to watch as it fills out over the growing season. Each spring, the CPOR garden supervisor designs a

Karen Martens May 25, 2021 down the garden path Read more
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What is happening in the park

  • Ohio Native Plant Month April 17, 2026
  • 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
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