Difficult to say something that wouldn't sound sad or scared or angry in this period; many emotions are literally taking control of our daily life, and we forget that out there there's a beautiful season doing its usual job and changing the landscape around us with warm and reassuring colours.

That's why we've decided to go ahead with our annual Open Day, simply changing the way and embracing technology... or at least, try to... 

Our Nursery is looking great in these early Autumn days, vigorous, healthy and with hundreds of thousands of rose plants in flower, and we really want to share all this with you, especially now.

So, let's forget the old fashioned way for this year, and try to be virtual.

We'll be Online and connected with you all Sunday 29 March, on our Facebook page.

This is what we are planning for you

Sunday at 11 am: a drone video of our nursery. Our son Luca has done the job and we love discovering our nursery from a different point of view.

12 pm: video on how to use our website and how to browse over 800 varieties of roses online without getting lost.

2 pm: video with Brian in the field, walking through his roses and explaining all the steps of commercial production, how to grow strong plants and what you should do in your garden (it'll be hard to stop him, believe me...)

3 pm: video on the 2020 releases growing in the field. It'll be good to see them before placing your order for next winter.

4 pm: video with Brian answering all the questions that in the meantime we'll have received from you... So, don't be shy: this will be the perfect opportunity to have an answer from a rose expert.

5.30 pm: virtual workshops with Cindy Cross making a beautiful bouquet and floral arrangements with roses and foliage that you can find in your garden. 

This will be really good because Cindy is not only a great landscaper and gardening expert, but she's also very artistic and creative and I'm sure we'll learn a lot from her.

And it's not all!

While you'll enjoy all these videos and workshops, we'll run a special 3 Day Sale on our website.

From 12 pm on Saturday 28 to 12 pm on Tuesday 31 March all Potted Roses will 40% Off, and all winter orders for Bare-Rooted Roses will receive a 15% discount.

All prices will be automatically discounted online, no need to use any promo code.

Something more for our local customers

We have a very big selection of standard roses in pots, that unfortunately can't be delivered with Australia Post because of their size (only via courier but for big quantities).

You'll find all varieties listed on our Facebook page (not on our website), in 60cm/2ft, 90cm/3ft and 120cm/4ft.

They are all 30% Off and can be ordered contacting us at 08 87393321 or via email at [email protected]

Our customers from the Limestone Coast region can order their potted roses and safely collect them from our nursery by appointment only.

Brian is happy to deliver them to addresses within 50km from Kalangadoo.

Our Open Day has always been a major fundraiser for our local school – Penola Primary School - but it looks like this year we won't be able to organise anything online for them, unfortunately. Not what we had in mind, at least.

There are other priorities at the moment, much more urgent and important, that we understand and respect. 

But we like to think that there's always the old fashioned way to support our community and we ask you to consider making a donation contacting us or the school directly. 

We hope to meet you online this weekend. 

In the meantime, please take care and stay safe at home as much as you can.

Ciao e a presto!

Benedetta