Roses West of the Alps 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 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 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 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 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.... 

March - Margaret Merril

margaret-merril-349-w100-h100We feature another fragrant rose this month, but this one has stood the test of time and is widely regarded as one of the best roses to grow. Read more