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The Rose Garden
The Rose Garden is situated between Kristen's and Songbird Garden along the main path. It provides visual interest while leisurely strolling down the paved path. Recently upgraded, the roses grow in three raised beds and around them are benches for you to sit and enjoy the color and fragrance of the roses. It is a small collection that encompasses heritage roses, hybrid teas, floribundas, climbing roses which provide summer flowers throughout the season. The best blooming time is early June. Funding for the renovation and restoration was provided by a generous gift from the Ralph Shearer Family.