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Don’t forget to check out our Programs page for ongoing opportunities that help us keep Broken Arrow beautiful, including the annual Trash Bash, Adopt-A-Mile, Adopt-A- Corner, and more.

Rosy Dreaming on a Winter Day

Rosy Dreaming on a Winter Day

Dreary Days and Lovely Roses       Yes, the dreary days of winter are here.  Time to dream of springtime and roses!  Imagine beautiful roses that greet you with their lovely blossoms and aroma.  During the pandemic, I found such joy and peace as I visited my...

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Winner Coloring Book Contest

Winner Coloring Book Contest

Congratulations to Lillian Dettmer! 90 year old Lillian Dettmer won the drawing in our Coloring Book Contest.  The coloring book design, created by artist Talitha Jacobs, is featured in The Museum's Broken Arrow History Coloring Book.  It depics the original sign that...

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Winter Rose Care

Winter Rose Care

Featured Rose Polynesian Punch is a Floribunda rose from the garden of Dianne Nail.  It displays non-stop orange to yellow and pink blooms.  A very compact rose, it makes a great container plant.Winter Rose Care Some roses are still blooming since we have had a late...

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Coloring Book Contest

Coloring Book Contest

Broken Arrow Rose Committee Coloring Contest for kids of all ages   Get out the markers, colored pencils, crayons, watercolors, or whatever your preferred medium! Let’s show our pride for the City of Roses by coloring this picture of Broken Arrow’s city sign from...

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October Rose Care

October Rose Care

Featured Rose:  Tropicana This beautiful rose was submitted by Pam Trindle, one of two winners in our Virtual Rose Show.  This was an amazing   on-line event, celebrating Broken Arrow's passion for roses.  Tropicana is a lovely Hybrid Tea rose with a wonderful fruity ...

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Virtual Rose Show Winners!

Virtual Rose Show Winners!

Virtual Rose Show A Grand Success The sadness of our cancelled 2020 Rose Festival became a grand celebration of Broken Arrow's love for it's roses.  Congratulations to our two randomly drawn  winners … drum roll please … Pam Trindle (rose pictured on left above) and...

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Broken Arrow Virtual Rose Show

Broken Arrow Virtual Rose Show

Celebrate Your Roses! As you know, our 7th Annual Rose Festival & Rose Show was cancelled due to Covid 19.  But we can still celebrate our lovely roses.  Take a picture and post it on our facebook page anytime from now till midnight October 9th.   There will be a...

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How to Plant a Rose

How to Plant a Rose

Fall is a Great Time to Plant a Rose! In the 1920s when we were The City of Roses, the local paper reported that almost every home, humble or aristocratic” had a rose garden.  Let’s get back to this beautiful history.  So all you beginners, let’s get brave and plant...

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