Everyone’s Now Invited To Join Duluth’s Annual Rose Tipping Event

It's time for an annual Northland tradition to return that is not only a great way to spend time with your family and community but it could also provide an opportunity to dispose of the fall leaves that you've raked and bagged.

Rose tipping, also known as the Minnesota Tip Method is a technique for protecting roses from harsh winter conditions.

According to the University of Minnesota, this tip method, which involves burying roses in a shallow trench for the winter,  was developed in Minnesota and inspired by a French horticultural practice used to protect tender fruits.

Now, you'll have the opportunity to get outdoors and help protect roses in Duluth.

City of Duluth Parks & Recreation Announces Annual 2024 Rose Tipping Events

The City of Duluth and Lake Superior Rose Society have invited the public to join the
annual Tipping of the Roses event at the Rose Garden in Leif Erikson Park.

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This event is open to everyone, whether you are experienced at the task or just want to learn. There will be expert rose tippers will be on hand to teach volunteers the Minnesota Tip Method. All tools and supplies will be provided, including work gloves.

This fun community event will be held on Saturday, October 26 from 9:00 am until noon. Organizers reiterate that rose tipping is an all-ages, no-experience-needed event. Groups, families, and individuals are invited to get involved.

Everyone interested in participating should show up at the Rose Garden, located at 15 S 13th Avenue E. Parking is available on-street and in the parking lot just east of the Rose Garden.

Bagged Leaves Donations Accepted For A Limited Time

Donations of bagged leaves will be accepted for a limited time only. Community members are invited to drop off clean and tied garbage bags of leaves at the Rose Garden. You will see a designated section of the parking lot blocked off for donations.

The clean and tied garbage bags must only contain raked leaves and should not contain other plant or yard waste material.

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It's important to note that due to new matting being used to winterize the roses, there is a limited need for bagged leaves. Once they have enough bags collected, the City will close the drop-off site, so you may want to drive by ahead of time to make sure leaves are still needed before you load time into your vehicle.