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Walking Tour of the Rose Gardens at Point Defiance Park

From Billy Watson, for About.com

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Climbing Roses

© 2006 William Watson licensed to About.com, Inc.

Once you have reached the gardens, you can enter the idyllic setting through the tunnel-like walkway. You will be passing underneath the beautiful and fragrant climbing roses overhead. This area is especially beautiful from June to September.

The dark green metal fence surrounding the area is meant to keep the deer found in the park from nibbling on the flowers. There are several gates in the fence that provide entrance to the main garden area, but this walkway is a great introduction for what's to come.

As you enter, you will be strolling directly towards the Fuchsia Test Garden. On your left is the main Rose Gardens as well as the Dahlia Trial Garden. On the right is the Miniature Rose Garden.

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