If ever a Summer was made for roses, this was it. Graced with spectacularly sunny days throughout, this year's Open Gardens tour invited VRS members to visit over a dozen well-loved rose gardens across the Lower Mainland -- a true treat for the eyes, the nose, and our imaginations. We invite you to enjoy this quick peek at just a few of the inspiring gardens we explored this year.


Members can see more garden photos here. (Note: You must be logged in to access this screen.)


Also, keep in mind that preparations for next year's tour will soon be underway, so make sure your Membership is renewed and up-to-date so you'll be ready to come 'ooh' and 'aah' with us once details of the 2016 schedule are announced to members early in the year.


*All photos this page courtesy of Bob Price.

Iris and her stunning slope-side garden in Langley.
Iris and her stunning slope-side garden in Langley.
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Mary and David in their city garden in Vancouver.
Mary and David in their city garden in Vancouver.
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Brenda in her English cottage-style garden in Coquitlam.
Brenda in her English cottage-style garden in Coquitlam.
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Lilian in her exuberant front garden in South Vancouver.
Lilian in her exuberant front garden in South Vancouver.
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Elizabeth and Don in their joyful, riotous garden in Langley.
Elizabeth and Don in their joyful, riotous garden in Langley.
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Alister among a few of his many award-winning roses in his Vancouver garden.
Alister among a few of his many award-winning roses in his Vancouver garden.
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Karin and Karl atop their hillside garden in Port Coquitlam.
Karin and Karl atop their hillside garden in Port Coquitlam.
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