Rose Haven Heritage Garden

Our garden, begun in 1991, is home to approx­imately 1,600 roses: hybrid teas, floribundas, climbers and mini‑roses.

In addition, there are many succulents and xeriscape plant sections.

Our January and February workshops, open to the public, concentrate on pruning, while March and April activities include pruning and fertilizing.

First blooms are enjoyed during April and May. June through August are spent weeding and deadheading.

The cooling in Autumn brings another flush of bloom before we let the garden slip into dormancy at the end of the year.

Rose Haven is located at 30592 Jedediah Smith Rd., Temecula, at the corner of Cabrillo Avenue and Jedediah Smith Rd.

Rose Haven Heritage Garden is a member of the American Public Gardens organization and also a certified wildlife sanctuary recognized by the National Wildlife Federation in 2011.

Visitors (and photographers) are always welcome, and there is ample parking on site. Professional photographers are expected to make a suitable donation for using the garden. For more information submit this 'Contact Us' form for further information.

The garden is open every day of the year from dawn to dusk. Please do not cut the flowers – leave threm for others to enjoy.

For more information send this 'Contact Us' email form.

Some Garden History

Temecula's Treasure – Rose Haven Heritage Garden  A essay on the garden's history and educational programs offered.

Special Events History

• June 25 Night of the Luminaries candle lights at Rose Haven.
• April 2015 Families in the Garden Activity

Rose Haven Chat Articles

• Jump to Kathy Katz's Rose Haven Chat Articles.
• Jump to Kathy Katz's 2nd Series of Rose Haven Chat Articles.

Some Ongoing Activities

• Want to work in or visit the garden this week? Here's a three day weather forecast for Temecula.
• Irises in a rose garden? Read about it here.
• See the list of garden projects and events.
• Go to our Facebook page on youth gardening.
• Help us control the gophers, ants & squirrels at the garden. Tap/Click here for pest control tips at Rose Haven.
• View a plan of the garden layout.
• Read Carl Love's Press-Enterprise newspaper article about the garden.

Recent History

• 1 min. video tour of Rose Haven Garden
• View Our New Map of Rose Haven's Growth Time Line and Named Planting Sections
• Watch a 1 min. video tour of the Garden 
• Read Karen Ortega's history of Rose Haven Garden and the Rose Society.
• Read the Californian newspaper article about the garden bench built by Eagle Scout Christopher Le.
• Read the Press-Enterprise newspaper article about the Chaparral HS student's project at the garden.
• Read John Hunneman's Californian newspaper article about the garden.
• Read Carl Love's Press-Enterprise newspaper article about the garden.
• Read about and view photos of our Metropolitan Water District Grant.

A Snowy Marriage Proposal by the Pond

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This week's snowfall in Temecula made for some especially significant memories for some families. Here's one.   PHOTO: A SoCal couple gets engaged at the Rose Haven Heritage Garden in Temecula, Calif. on Dec. 31, 2014. By Renee Schiavone (Patch Staff) January 2, 2015 at 1:40 p.m. PHOTO COURTESY: Amber Thomas.   When Southern California residents awoke this New Year's Eve to the region blanketed in white from a rare snow­storm, it made for many beau­tiful memories and photo­graphs. And for one local couple, it was a life-changing day.   That's because on Dec. 31, Peter "Scooter" Minegar took the oppor­tunity to propose to Samantha Lawless in a snow‑covered Temecula park, in a story best told by his sister, Amber Thomas:   "He had planned on propos­ing that evening and had made a beau­tiful plan for the day but then there was the snow," Thomas told Patch. "So my mom and I woke him up and said, 'You've GOT to do it in the snow' (Sam has always said it would be a dream to get engaged in the snow)."   "While he picked her up, my mom, other brother and I went and hid in the bushes around the rose garden so we could take pictures of them," she said. The result was the beau­tiful photo attached to this article – and a YES from Samantha! Congrats to the happy couple!

Google Map to Rose Haven Heritage Garden

Tap/Click here to see the map to Rose Haven Garden.

 The street address is:
 30592 Jedediah Smith Rd.
 Temecula, CA 92592

To contact us by phone call (951) 526‑7436 and leave a message, or contact us here.

 GPS coordinates: 33.480642N  117.122064W

Frequently Asked Questions

• When is the garden open?  The garden is open during daylight hours. Tap/Click to see daylight times.
• Is there a charge to visit?  There is no charge to visit but donations are most welcome.
• Do I need to make a reservation?  No reservation is necessary.
• Is there a picnic area?  Yes, but it is closed during the pandemic.
• Are there restroom facilities?  Yes, a porta-potty but it is closed during the pandemic.
• When is the best time of year to visit?  Spring and fall have the best rose display.
• Is the garden available for weddings and similar functions?  No, not at present.
• Is the garden handicap accessible?  There is limited accessibility.
• Are children's programs available?  Yes, tap/click the Facebook page here Gardening for Kids for information. Hovever, they are suspended during the pandemic.
• Who owns the garden?  The Temecula Valley Rose Society, a non-profit organization.
• Can I volunteer to help maintain the garden?  Yes, contact a Rose Haven co-chair for information.
• Where can I get up-to-date information about the garden? Garden news is covered monthly in the newsletter. Go here to the index of past newsletters.

The Hours and Entrance Sign

The garden is open from Dawn to Dusk every day.

The new entrance sign.

Google Earth Photos of Rose Haven

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