Gardens of the American Rose Center Celebrates 40 Years of Roses During 2014 Garden Season

Shreveport-Bossier, LA (PRWEB) April 15, 2014

The Gardens of the American Rose Center is celebrating 40 years of roses with a schedule of events featuring tours with rose experts, free educational gardening seminars, and much more. Admission for the 2014 garden season is complimentary as a gift to the community in celebration of the 40th anniversary.

The Gardens of the American Rose Center is the largest public garden in the United States devoted to roses, with 20,000 rose bushes spread throughout 118 acres and more than 65 rose species, including Angel Faces, Brigadoons, Caribbeans, Flamencos, Indian Roses and more. Guests can also see companion flowers, gazebos, bridges, sculptures and fountains.

We are predicting that this anniversary will be the most memorable one yet, said Jeff Ware, executive director of The Gardens of the American Rose Center. The aroma of the roses entices the nose, and the view of so many different colors is an incredible experience for the senses.

The Gardens of the American Rose Center will also host free educational seminars for experienced and novice gardeners. These Green Thumb seminars will feature a variety of themes: including gardening for the home, insect prevention and preparation, and fall gardening. Speakers for the seminars include garden experts, such as Claude Graves, Mike Hall, the Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners, Dr. Allen Owings and others.

While visiting the gardens, guests are encouraged to schedule a cart tour, which includes a tour guide and golf cart making travel through the many acres of roses an easy adventure. Outside food and drinks are allowed and picnics are welcomed.

The Gardens of the American Rose Center hours of operation are: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun. 1-5 p.m. Reservations for a cart tour must be made one-week in advance by contacting Carol Spiers at (318) 938-5402 x223.

Schedule of Events

Saturday, June 7 Sunset-10 p.m. Admire the Stars Party

Saturday, June 21 9:00 a.m.-Noon Green Thumb Educational Seminar The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. Topics include: benefits to insects, bad insects, bug hotels, plant health clinic. Speakers: Randy Sanderlin, Pat Colyer, Mike Hall, NWLA Master Gardeners

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