A beautiful video of our gardens
Chris Bennett from Underground kindly donated this short film of the gardens to Mornington Botanical Rose Gardens. Thank you Chris! This is a wonderful highlight reel of our rose gardens.
Finalists – 2023 Victorian Volunteering Awards
We’re proud finalists of the 2023 Victorian Volunteering Awards. “The Volunteering Awards are an opportunity to recognise and thank Victorian volunteers for the incredible contributions they make to our state and local communities. Showcasing excellence by individuals and organisations, the Awards are run by Volunteering Victoria with the support of the Victorian State Government. – …
Join us in the garden this Spring!
Come volunteer with us. Spring is a great time to join our working bees. Come along and smell the roses! Enjoy working in the beautiful gardens, or simply join us in the garden room for morning tea. Fun and friendly team. Volunteers of all fitness levels, skills and abilities are welcome! It’s rewarding and fun …
Co-Founder of Mornington Botanical Rose Gardens – Laurie Taylor receives Mayoral Commendation
Laurie Taylor was commended by Mornington Peninsula Shire Council’s Mayor Cr Anthony Marsh for his valuable contribution as co-founder of the Mornington Botanical Rose Gardens and the thousands of dedicated volunteer hours he has generously given over the past 20 years. With the Rose Garden Committee and volunteers in attendance, Cr Despi O’Connor stepped in …
10th Anniversary Celebrations a Full Success!
On November 12, 2018, the Mornington Botanical Rose Gardens (MBRG) celebrated its 10th Anniversary, with approximately 90 guests and dignitaries attending, including Councillor Rosie Clark, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, Chris Crewther MP, Member for Dunkley, Del Matthews, Chairman of Morwell Centenary Rose Garden, Sandra Turner, President Victorian Rose Society and Joyce Chapman, wife of the …
Laurie’s Shed
Opening of New Storage Facility Volunteers at the Garden are celebrating the opening of their new storage facility, fondly named ‘Laurie’s Shed’. Rose Gardens founding member, Laurie Taylor was the driving force behind the building of the facility, along with all volunteers working to raise funds toward the project. The well-designed building provides easy access …
New Sculpture in Rose Garden
We now have a new sculpture in the Rose Garden by David Pontifex. Davids work has appeared in the Chelsea Flower Show and we are so lucky to be able to include his work within our Garden thanks to a generous anonymous donor. The workers and interested bystanders admiring the work. Special thanks to the …