The Garden Media Guild are delighted to invite you to experience a behind the scenes look at the Rochford’s International Rose Trials held on behalf of UK and International rose breeders, both amateur & professional. Trailing seedling roses which are not yet in commerce, helping breeders with their breeding programmes.
The trials are judged by an experienced panel over 2 years after which time the top scoring roses receive awards.
Rochford’s are the only location in the UK to complete such trials, the trials use the WFRS (World Federation Rose Societies) standard judging criteria.
This year they are planting RIRT-7; our 7th trial.
Rochford’s would like to show you their roses and explain more about the importance of our work to the rose industry.
Date: Wednesday 25 June
Location: Joseph Rochford Gardens. Birch Green Nursery, Old Coach Rd, Hertford, SG14 2FB
Please note this post code will not get you to our nursery, please use road address for directions.
Travel Information:
The nearest train station is Hatfield, although you would need to travel to the venue by bus, taxi, or car share.
Parking is available on site.
Itinerary:
10:30 – Meet for tea and coffee
11:00 – Tour commences
12:30 – Lunch
14:00 – Conclusion
Guests are permitted to stay and explore the site after the event has concluded.
Dietary Requirements
Please inform us of any dietary requirements prior to the visit.
Further Information
We ask attendees to share content gained from your visit by means of photographs, blog, social media posts (reels etc), podcasts, articles etc. Please tag @rochfordgardens along with @gdnmediaguild to help promote them and as a thank you for the generosity of being able to visit.
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Joseph Rochford Gardens. Birch Green Nursery, Old Coach Rd, Hertford, SG14 2FB
Please note this post code will not get you to our nursery, please use road address for directions.
Prices
Please find a list of tickets for this event below.
| Ticket |
Price |
| Any member |
£0.00 |
Delegate Terms and Conditions
Event entry is in the name of the GMG Member only and cannot be passed on to non-members unless the event allows the admission of non-members to attend. Please note, to be eligible to attend you must have renewed your membership.
Refund Policy
For events where tickets have been purchased, tickets are non-refundable but may be transferred to a future visit if 48 working hours notice has been given.
Cancellation Policy
If you cannot attend, cancellations must be made 48 working hours or more prior to the event by contacting admin@gardenmediaguild.co.uk.
We may cancel or interrupt the tour at any time if an event outside our reasonable control prevents us from operating (force majeure). This could include severe weather or injury or illness of the tour guide.
If the tour cannot go ahead for any reason, we will contact you as soon as possible to let you know.
Waiting List
If the event is ‘sold out or fully booked’ then members can be placed on a waiting list and will be informed as soon as possible but could be within 24 hours of the event
Attire
Appropriate clothing and footwear must be worn. The Garden Media Guild will advise if specific clothing is needed at working factories etc.
Accessibility
Please be aware that some gardens may be difficult for people reliant on a wheelchair or other aids due to narrow paths, steps etc. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us in advance.
Loss or Damage
The garden owners and The Garden Media Guild cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage to you or your personal effects. You visit the gardens at your own risk.
Videos and photography
Different gardens will have different rules around video and photography. It is your responsibility to make sure you follow any rules around video and photography on any visit.
Data protection
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