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 followed. If you are not sure on what to do with your roses, one of the best ways to learn is to attend a pruning demonstration that many … [Read more...]
Free Rose Pruning Demonstrations 2018
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 followed. If you are not sure on what to do with your roses, one of the best ways to learn is to attend a pruning demonstration that many … [Read more...]
2017 National Autumn Show Results
The 2017 National Autumn Rose Show and Convention was hosted by the Nelson Rose Society on March 18th and 19th 2017 at the Stoke Memorial Hall. With the theme of 'Sunshine and Roses', this event celebrated 70 years of the Nelson Rose Society and rosarians traveled from Whangarei to Oamaru bringing with them many beautiful roses to exhibit. Large Roses Miniature Type Roses … [Read more...]
Nelson 2017
National Autumn Rose Show 2017 'Sunshine & Roses' Stoke Memorial Hall Main Road, Stoke, Nelson. 17th - 19th March 2017 Show open Saturday 18th 1pm - 5pm Sunday 19th 9.30am - 4.30am Adults $5.00, under 12's free. Download Registration form here 2017 Registration Form Autumn Nelson Download Show schedule here 2017 Nelson Autumn Schedule Program of Events Thursday 16th March Show entries close at 6pm with Heather Macdonell and … [Read more...]
2016 Spring Rose Shows
November and December is the time for rose shows and displays throughout New Zealand. Rose enthusiasts look forward to this time of the year as they show off their blooms to fellow rose lovers. There are a wide range of classes in which roses are entered from the more formal 'one bloom per vase' through to novelty classes where imaginations can run wild around various themes. No matter what your preference is, there is something for everyone to … [Read more...]
Samuels Rose Garden – Nelson
Rose garden in the grounds of Broadgreen House. Established in 1968 and contains 3000 plants of over 600 varieties. It includes old and modern roses displayed in a formal garden. At the rear of the house grows the “Slater’s Crimson China’ rose. Broadgreen house was a typical gentleman’s residence built in 1855. It has been faithfully restored and furnished and is now a museum. [flickr_set id="72157663686400609"] … [Read more...]
2015 Spring Rose Shows
November and December is the time for rose shows and displays throughout New Zealand. Rose enthusiasts look forward to this time of the year as they show off their blooms to fellow rose lovers. There are a wide range of classes in which roses are entered from the more formal 'one bloom per vase' through to novelty classes where imaginations can run wild around various themes. No matter what your preference is, there is something for everyone to … [Read more...]
March – Nelson Girls
This month as Nelson prepares to host the National Autumn Rose Show and Convention, we are featuring a rose named for the 125th celebrations of Nelson College for Girls and one that is a good all-round performer in any garden. … [Read more...]