Calling all gardeners.....

 

Heritage Roses NZ Inc. are holding their national conference later this year in Whangarei. Attendees will be entertained by lectures, garden visits and a total of eight speakers of world and local renown including including David Stone, former curator and head gardener of Mottisfont Abbey which houses the UK National Collection of Heritage Roses gardens set within a walled garden, lavender walks and parterre, herbaceous borders, ancient trees, a pretty brook and rolling lawns. All members of the public who have registered are warmly welcomed. A gala dinner is to be held on December 1. After a delicious dinner, relax with a glass of wine and listen to speakers on topics fascinating to gardeners. 

The keynote Speaker is David Stone. He will have you riveted by his life experiences. Make a meal of your visit to the north with pre and post garden tours throughout Auckland and Northland or, if you are a little short on time just enjoy the gala dinner and hear David Stone, and swap stories and information with other like-minded students of the soil. n Heritage Roses NZ Inc. national conference, Nov 30 to Dec 2; Distinction Hotel, Riverside Drive, Whangarei. Pre and post event garden tours available Auckland & Northland. Eight guest speakers.

Info at heritageroses.org.nz, or enquire registrations@heritageroses.org. nz. Registrations close October 15.