Upper Rose Terrace at Bodnant. Credit: David Austin Roses and Howard Rice.

On February 22 at 2 p.m., Morven Museum presents a virtual event entitled “Return of the Rosarian” with Michael Marriott, live from the U.K. Marriott will discuss the British roots of Mount Vernon’s historic roses on Washington’s birthday and will share other rose-related tips and tricks for cultivating your own special rose-hued oasis. Personal Zoom links will be emailed to registered participants on the day of the event. A recording of the lecture will also be sent to all registrants following the event. Attendance is $10-15.

Purchase tickets online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-rose-workshop-with-renowned-rosarian-michael-marriott-tickets-231076695617. 

Marriott was an integral part of David Austin Roses for over 35 years and at the firm’s headquarters in Albrighton, where he was the font of knowledge for all matters relating to roses. Marriott has played an important part in the development and popularization of English roses and has intimate knowledge of all of the 200 plus English Roses bred and introduced by David Austin Roses. 

As a garden designer, he is known for dense romantic beds, whether purely roses or mixed in perennials. He has designed many rose gardens and borders around the world of varying sizes, both public and private. Public gardens include the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Queen Mary’s Rose Garden in Regent’s Park, Hampton Court Palace, Wynyard Hall, Trentham Gardens, and the David Austin Garden near Osaka in Japan. His private clients are primarily in the U.K., the U.S., and Europe, but he has also worked on gardens in New Zealand, China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Russia, and even Bhutan.

Learn more https://www.morven.org.