Society Meetings: 7:00 pm social time, program starts at 7:30 pm on fourth Mondays (except summer or holidays), Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach OR online via Zoom. (Zoom link emailed to members before meetings.)

Upcoming Programs and Events


  • March 23, 2026 - GPBRS Meeting at Mounts Botanical Garden and Zoom, 7:30 pm. Program: “Container Roses for Beginners” with Adrian Rodriguez, Consulting Rosarian. Also “Setting Up a DIY Mist System” with Denise Abruzzese, Consulting Rosarian.

  • March 28, 2026 - Tropical Rose Society Broward County Garden Walk. See TRS Facebook page for more info. Tickets are $25 per person: tropical-rose-society-rose-walk.cheddarup.com

  • April 27, 2026 - GPBRS Meeting at Mounts Botanical Garden and Zoom, 7:30 pm. Program: “Spring Rose Care” with Ramone from Nelsons Roses.

  • May 18, 2026 (3rd Monday) - GPBRS Meeting at Mounts Botanical Garden and Zoom, 7:30 pm. HANDS ON Program: “Making Potpourri with Roses” with Laura Zaragosa.

  • June 20, 2026 - Deep South District Consulting Rosarian School in Monticello, FL. To sign up, email DSD CR Chair, Karen Barnes at dsdcrchair@gmail.com.

  • Sept 28, 2026 - GPBRS Meeting at Mounts Botanical Garden and Zoom, EARLY START 6:00 pm. Program: “PERFUME: The Story of Rose and Other Fragrances” with Master Rosarian Mike Becker.

    • 2026 GPBRS Valentine’s Day Rose Show

    The Greater Palm Beach Rose Society had a wonderful Rose Show held at Mounts Botanical Garden in West Palm Beach, FL on Valentine’s Day weekend.

    2026 Rose Show Committee

    Show Chair: Bill Langford
    Show Treasurer: Denise Abruzzese
    Judges’ Chair: Bill Langford
    Clerk’s Chair: Mike Becker
    Show Schedule: Mike Becker & Bill Langford
    Formatting & Artwork: Kim Wendt
    Set-Up and Break-Down: Dave Byron
    Queen Tally: Bill Langford
    Tabulation: Denise Abruzzese
    Calligraphy: Maria Wolfe
    Trophies: Anne Nourse
    Advertising/Publicity: Kim Wendt
    Breakfast & Lunch: Maria Wolfe & Jutta Ferrer
    Education & Membership: Laura Zaragoza

    2026 For the Love of Roses Show ARS Judges

    Elaine Pawlikowski (Sanford, FL)
    Marty Pawlikowski (Sanford, FL)
    Karen Prevatt (Hernando, FL)
    Denise Schardischau (Saint Charles, IL)
    Apprentice Judge: Janet Newburgh (Tallahassee, FL)

    Pinder’s Nursery of Palm City is proud to be a major sponsor of the 2026 Greater Palm Beach Valentine’s Day Rose Show.

    2026 GPBRS Rose Show Picture Slideshow

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    2026 Rose Show Event Guide – flip book

    2026 For the Love of Roses Show Results

    Queen of Show: Mr. Caleb, Exhibitor: Neil & Hope Leonard
    King of Show: Ring of Fire, Exhibitor: William Langford
    Princess of Show: Moonstone, Exhibitor: Adrian Rodriguez

    Download the full list of Award/Results:
    2026 GPBRS Rose Show Horticulture Awards Only (.pdf file)
    2026 GPBRS Rose Show Photography Awards Only (.pdf file)

    Recognition of Donors & Sponsors

    The Greater Palm Beach Rose Society extends a special thank you to the many wonderful business and individual donors and sponsors who helped make our 2026 Rose Show possible:

    A Home-Made Touch, Ballet Palm Beach, Blooms Social, Celestial Beauty Care, Charlotte’s Garden, Cool Roses, D.R. Bates Liners & Gallons, Designs by Zadie, Etti Soap LLC, Foxview Roses, Hagwood Yacht Works, Inc., Holiday Cruises and Tours, Home Depot #6934 (PSL-South), Home Depot #6376 (PSL-West), Jupiter Creative by Sonja, Kim Koepping, Linda and Beverly Lichtenstein, Manero’s Restaurant, Marina Golino Art, Mounts Botanical Garden and staff, Paula’s Hair Studio, Pinder’s Nursery & Community Garden Center,
    St. Lucie Bakery at Bayshore, St. Mary’s Episcopal Thrift Store, Sal’s Italian Ristorante, Sea Breeze Community Mgmt. Services, Temptress of Hair, Tropical Rose Society, Janet Warshauer and White Trail Flower Farm.