Ruthan Rogers Rose Garden

The Ruthan Rogers Rose Garden was a gift to the City in honor of Ruthan Rogers, a rose enthusiast, past president and member of the Brookhaven Garden Club, and member of the Dallas Rose Society. It is located north of the 1885 Queen Anne Victorian Cottage.

"Roses were an important part of my mother's life," says Sandi Holzgraefe, Mrs. Rogers' daughter. "She loved the idea of roses in a historical setting." Since the Park's mission is to preserve and share North Texas and Farmers Branch heritage, the rose garden educates visitors in the selection and care of roses, their place in Texas landscapes and their history

The City's former Park Landscape Manager, Pam Smith, designed the antique rose garden. Dr. Steve George, Associate Professor and Extension Landscape Specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, assisted Ms. Smith with rose selection. The resulting EarthKind™ demonstration garden incorporates roses, annuals and perennials into a lovely period garden.

The Rose Garden dedication was on Tuesday, July 3, 2007, as part of the Independence Day Celebration festivities.

Reservations

The Rose Garden is available for reservation and as a backdrop for photos. Please contact the Historical Park staff at 972-406-0184 for more information or view the Historical Park Rentals page.

Weddings

Want ideas on how to create your own Rose Garden Wedding? Then follow us on Farmers Branch Historical Park for ideas on ceremony and reception ideas in a rose garden. After visiting our Pinterest Page, give us a call for more information on how you can rent this space and more!