The Rose Garden is located directly east of the Administration Building, across a pathway from the Pioneer Garden.

While the most popular roses are certainly a matter of taste, hybrid tea and floribunda roses are best for cutting, shrubs are ideal for landscaping, and English and Old Garden roses are known for fragrance.

Most roses are at peak bloom in June, however a second bloom can be seen in the fall, usually September or October. During the winter, the roses sleep and recharge their energy stores for the spring.

Visitors enter the Rose Garden through an inviting arch entryway. A delightful statue of mother and child adds life to the garden. There are also two interesting wood arbors made by TBG employees from a tree that was cut down on the grounds.

The most rewarding aspect of tending this garden is watching the roses grow and bloom. On a warm day, the sweet fragrance is indescribable and must be experienced. This is when the pruning, feeding, spraying, and other less desirable tasks of rose gardening really pays off.

For the home gardener, it is very important to water roses. Fertilizing and monitoring for pests and disease are also necessary to keep roses healthy and blooming. There are roses on the market now that require less care than others and would be ideal for gardeners preferring to grow great plants without the usual hassle.