A Visit To The Parnell Festival Of Roses

This weekend, I visited the Auckland City Council’s Parnell Festival of Roses. One reason was to see my mother, working with other Heritage Rose Society members, creating and selling gorgeous fragrant posies. The members kindly donated their time and beautiful flowers from their own gardens. Proceeds go towards the care and maintenance of the Nancy Steen Garden. (www.heritageroses.org.nz).

I must say, it was like entering a magical garden full of surprises. Artists, food & gift stalls, entertainers, fairies and elves popped up in every direction. Enid Blyton’s, “The Far Away Tree” came to mind. And the roses … exquisite in full bloom. The air was filled with rose perfume, floating soap bubbles and a friendly happy energy.

You can see a glimpse of the day in the video below.

Mark this event in your diary for next year - pack a picnic and make a day of it!