Roses West of the Alps

For the first time ever, a National Rose Show came to the West Coast in early March with the Westland Rose Society hosting the National Autumn Show. Rose enthusiasts... 

NZ Herald - Nose for Roses

The New Zealand Herald gardening column by Neil Ross on February 14th (Valentines Day) features roses and how you can grow your own Valentines roses in your garden. With... 

Kiwi’s roses rule

The latest issue of the Weekend Gardener magazine features Tauranga rose breeder Rob Somerfield and his clean sweep of awards presented at the New Zealand Rose Society... 

Auckland Museum - Magic of the Rose

Is there any flower more romantic than the rose? On 4 December, Auckland Museum opened the second chapter of its Wonderland exhibition: The Magic of the Rose. The exhibition... 

Roses without sprays

The latest issue of the Weekend Gardener magazine features Hawkes Bay gardener Georgina Campbell and her thoughts on growing roses organically without the use of sprays....