Patio Pleasers
Issue 326 of the Weekend Gardener features patio roses. Find out more on these roses which are small in size, but offer a lot for your garden – big or small. This issue is onsale now from all leading supermarkets, bookshops, newsagents, garden centres or subscribe to the Weekend Gardener magazine by calling 0800 999 [...]
Rose Pruning Demonstrations 2011
Its almost rose pruning time in New Zealand so its time to think about pruning yours – roses are usually pruned between late June and mid August depending on where you live. Despite what is often said or written about rose pruning being difficult, it is actually very easy provided a few basic principles are [...]
Blooming Beauties
Issue 315 of the Weekend Gardener features the new release roses for 2011. Check out the new roses which will be appearing in garden centres from Queen’s Birthday weekend. Whatever your preferences, there is a new rose to tempt you. This issue is onsale now from all leading supermarkets, bookshops, newsagents, garden centres or [...]
New Zealand Rose Review 2011
2011 New Zealand Rose Review As advertised in the Weekend Gardener magazine Produced by the New Zealand Rose Society (Inc) for members and now available on sale , the Rose Review is your guide to the newer roses sold in the nurseries and garden centres around New Zealand. Rose nurseries also feature their latest releases for [...]
Coming up Roses
The latest issue of the Weekend Gardener magazine features the winning roses from the 2010 New Zealand Rose of the Year competition held in Hamilton last month. Check out what won and also meet one of the gardeners who tend to the roses in the Rogers Rose Gardens at Hamilton Gardens. This issue is onsale [...]
Book Review – Palmers Rose Growing Handbook
Palmers Rose Growers Handbook by Janet Cheriton. RRP $24.99 incl GST. This book is a welcome addition to those who are wanting to learn more about growing the queen of flowers in New Zealand after years of hardly nothing aimed at our unique growing conditions. A wide range of topics are covered in detail that [...]
WFRS Regional Convention 2013
Palmerston North will welcome rose enthusiasts from across New Zealand and around the world in November 2013 when the city hosts a World Federation of Rose Societies (WFRS) regional convention. The theme of the convention is Roses Down Under – the kiwi experience. This event will showcase the very best of New Zealand, its gardens [...]
Rose Pruning Demonstrations 2010
Its almost rose pruning time in New Zealand so its time to think about pruning yours – roses are usually pruned between late June and mid August depending on where you live. Despite what is often said or written about rose pruning being difficult, it is actually very easy provided a few basic principles are [...]
New Roses for 2010
The latest issue of the Weekend Gardener magazine features new roses for 2010. Check out what new roses will be in the garden centres now and start planning which ones you will want for your garden. Some of the varieties mentioned are Sunline, Hot Lips, Love Heart, Absolutely Fabulous, The Endeavour and Sundancer. This issue [...]
A legacy of roses
The latest issue of the Weekend Gardener magazine features old fashioned roses that are growing in Dunedin’s Northern Cemetary where Heritage Roses Otago are involved in maintaining this important collection of roses. Find out the many reasons why you should be planting old roses in your garden. This issue is onsale now from all leading [...]
