The New Zealand Rose Society (Inc) has much pleasure in nominating Mrs Fran Rawling of Dunedin for the World Rose Award. Fran became involved with heritage roses in 1997 after retiring from the teaching profession. Along with her husband Mike, they created their 5-acre garden ‘Wylde Willow’. This has since become a mecca for rose lovers from around the world. It was here that Fran hosted, and convened the World Federation of Rose Societies … [Read more...]
New Zealand gains two awards at World Rose Convention
The New Zealand Rose Society was successful with two nominations for awards at the 18th World Rose Convention held in Denmark recently. Mrs Fiona Hyland of Dunedin was recognised with the World Rose Award for services to the rose. Fiona is a long-standing member of Heritage Roses New Zealand and has built up an impressive record as an editor, researcher and speaker in the field of Heritage Roses at a local, national and international … [Read more...]
2018 NZ Heritage Rose Conference
'A Journey with Old Roses' The National Conference of Heritage Roses New Zealand Distinction Hotel, Riverside Drive, Whangarei Friday 30th November to Sunday 2nd December 2018 Pre tour: 28th & 29th November Post tour: 3rd, 4th and 5th December Click here to download a registration form Click here to download a conference program Click here to download information on speakers Click here to download information on garden … [Read more...]