The Greater Palm Beach Rose Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose purpose is to educate rose enthusiasts and promote rose growing in Broward, Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie counties. Our Society is very active with garden walks, rose shows, workshops and other events. We would love to help you grow beautiful roses.
PRUNING WORKSHOP – Saturday, November 8, 2025
Time: 10:00 am to Noon
Foxview Roses in Lake Worth – ROSES for SALE
Pruning Workshop at Foxview Roses
Address: 4680 Foxview Place, Lake Worth. 10 am – noon.
We will demonstrate how to correctly prune hybrid teas, floribundas, old tea roses and climbers. You will also have a chance to practice. Bring your questions about rose issues! Plus, roses on Fortuniana rootstock available for sale.
Bring your own pruners! We have a mobile knife sharpener truck coming and we will sharpen 1 pair of pruners for you. The truck will be here exactly at 10 am. Snacks and water will be provided and there will be some roses for sale if you wish. Please RSVP to Denise Abruzzese by email or text so I can plan accordingly. Thank you!
Next GPB Rose Society Meeting – Monday, November 24, 2025 at Mounts Botanical Garden
“Photographing Roses: Basic Guidelines and Examples” with Ken Rifkin, landscape photographer
Photo: rosa Tiffany in soft focus, Credit: Ken Rifkin
Please join us at Mounts Botanical Gardens, West Palm Beach for a stunning show and lecture by accomplished landscape photographer, Ken Rifkin.
Address: Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
December 4, 2025 Holiday Party at Mounts Botanical Garden
The Greater Palm Beach Rose Society’s 2025 HOLIDAY PARTY! (GPBRS Members and Guests Only Please)
Time: 6:30 pm
A merry, festive potluck (ham provided, GPBRS/TRS Members bring a side dish or dessert), plus games, raffles, and good cheer! At Mounts Botanical Garden.
Become a Member! Members enjoy growing roses and the opportunity to be with other rose growers eager to share their hobby. Whether it is discussing growing roses at a meeting, showing and sharing roses at a Rose Show, or working together to maintain rose gardens, GPBRS provides a unique atmosphere to socialize with other rose growers.
Members enjoy growing roses and the opportunity to be with other rose growers eager to share their hobby. Whether it is discussing growing roses at a meeting, showing and sharing roses at a Rose Show, or working together to maintain rose gardens, GPBRS provides a unique atmosphere to socialize with other rose growers.
We welcome visitors, members and guests of all ages. We hope you will Get Involved!
Society Meetings: Our monthly meetings feature educational speakers or demonstrations, and include a time for questions and answers. Come early for refreshments and social time. Online via Zoom: Most meetings can be attended via Zoom as well. Zoom links sent to GPBRS members prior to the meetings. We take a summer siesta during June, July and August (no monthly regular meetings).
Visit our GPBRS Facebook Group –https://www.facebook.com/groups/784337132139276/
Follow us on Instagram: @gpb_rose_society
Find out more about specific rose varieties, past and present. Check out the rose compendium at www.helpmefind.com!