1 December 2024
Great day at Timaru Festival of Roses ! We launched our new fact sheet with activities to help people learn about the amazing people involved in our internationally significant rose gardens here in Timaru. We turned the rose garden into a maze, had colouring in activities and the organisers had a heap of free to play games. The sun turned out and we had a ball. The garden was designed by Sir Miles Warren and planted with love by the Griffiths family and dedicated volunteers, this garden features over 1,200 roses arranged in stunning geometric beds. From rare species roses to vibrant English varieties, it offers a sensory journey through colors, fragrances, and history. It is recognized as one of the largest rose collections in the Southern Hemisphere, this award-winning garden is a must-visit destination. Step into a world of beauty and heritage, and explore how a community’s vision blossomed into a cherished landmark. You can see them all year round at various life cycles, and flowering from November until July.