Nestled within the walls of the world heritage-listed Woolmers Estate sits Tasmania's largest rose collection. The sprawling 1.5 hectare garden is largely maintained by about a dozen volunteers.
Tributes for the man who brought roses to the people
Tributes are flowing in following the death of David Ruston, an internationally renowned rose expert, who is being remembered for bringing roses into the gardens of "everyday" Australians.
Photo shows David Ruston standing in a garden with the Dean Hole medal around his neck.Rose garden's flower power survives a century of floods and drought
A vast Brisbane rose garden is still blooming after 100 years, but how did it withstand the Sunshine State's floods, humidity and extreme heat?
Photo shows Peach coloured rose in a park.Local rose industry struggles against cheaper imports
A rise in flower imports has been cited as a major thorn in the side of Australian rose growers, whose numbers are dwindling.
Photo shows Close-up of red roses and rainbow coloured roses