Colourful creations stir the senses
It wouldn’t pay to say “a rose is a rose is a rose” when there are hundreds of varieties, colours, forms and fragrances vying for attention and prizes at the annual Northland Rose Society show. Held over the weekend at Whangarei’s Forum North, the show drew entrants from all over Northland and even one from Waikato, while the public flocked to admire the lovely roses. Meanwhile, the annual Sculpture Northland exhibition at the Quarry Gardens proved once again how art and gardens enhance each other. Advocate photographer Michael Cunningham went along to both events and captured these images.
Image 1 of 6: Northland Rose Society's vice president Helen White with her winning "Champ Vase" at the annual show. Photo / Michael Cunningham
