With over 5000 roses (covering about 5 hectares) to prune it is no surprise that pruning usually starts early in June with the desire to be finished by the end of August. It was a difficult task in 2023 so stretched a little into September. 2024 sees an early start to achieve pruning all roses.
Generally new people volunteering for pruning for the first time start on the Hybrid Teas in the Petals, progress to Floribundas, and for those with the interest, they can move on to Standards, Weeping Standards, Arches, Tripods, Festoons, and the Heritage Border. We have a team of long term members who act as trainers for each of these specialty sections.