Stay up to date on the Greater Palm Beach Rose Society, regional and national News and other nearby Rose Society Events. Be sure to SCROLL DOWN to see all the events listed.
The Latest GPBRS News in the “The Rose Petal” Email
The Rose Petal is our Member-only news email, filled with rose gardening ‘How To’, Rose Information and or course, news! We send out the Rose Petal during the Tropical South rose season, September through May (no December publication) and at other times when there is news! Members receive news via email. If you have rose-related articles or information you would like to see included in the news email (your suggestions are greatly appreciated) please email them to:
Denise Abruzzese and Kim Wendt
GPBRS News Email Editors
newsletter@gpbrs.org
Summer 2025 GPBRS Rose Petal News Email
MORE ROSE EVENTS
Deep South District Rose Exhibitor’s Workshop
DATE: July 12, 2025 (Saturday)
TIME: 9:00 AM TO 3:00 PM
LOCATION: In the Jubilee Cottage of the Goodwood Museum and Gardens
1600 Miccosukee Road, Tallahassee, FL 32308
COST: There is a $25 registration fee – Lunch is provided. Contributions of Snacks and Desserts are appreciated. (Please make checks payable to TARS.)
Full day of A to Z Rose Show Preparation instruction. Everything from how to prep roses, open them up, how to do tags, staging for floral arrangements, photo entries and more! Snacks and lunch provided.
Audience: Beginning to Experienced Rose Exhibitors
Credit: Consulting Rosarian
Presentations:
Selecting the Right Roses to Grow and Show
Disease and Pest Management
Glenn Schulman, Pensacola Rose Society
The Best Ways to Plant and to Fertilize Rose Bushes for Show
Growing/Showing Miniature Roses
Ray Guillebeau, Jacksonville Rose Society
Cutting/Preserving Roses, and Hands-On Grooming Roses to Show
Bill Chappell, Jacksonville Rose Society
American Rose Society Show Rule Updates
Rose Arrangements; Rose Photography
Joanne Maxheimer, Thomasville Rose Society
Soil Structure and Watering Practices
for Growing the Most Beautiful Roses
Trevor Hylton, IFAS Extension Agent
Sponsors: Pensacola Rose Society and Tallahassee Area Rose Society
Contacts: Janet Newburgh at JanNewburgh@gmail.com and Glenn Schulman at Glenn.Schulman@att.net
National Arrangement School
DATES: October 17&18, 2025 – SAVE THE DATES
Location: American Rose Center AND VIRTUAL!
8877 Jefferson Paige Rd, Shreveport, LA 71119
The Gulf District of the ARS will host an Arrangement School at the American Rose Center (Louisiana). Plans are for this event to be BOTH in-person and virtual for those interested in learning more about arranging, those who wish to become an arrangement judge, as well as ARS arrangement judges who need to meet requirements for continuing accreditation. Watch for more info in newsletters and the American Rose in the months to come regarding additional details and registration. For more information or questions contact: billieflynn5@gmail.com
2025 Deep South District Fall Convention and Rose Show – SAVE THE DATE
Dates: Friday, October 31st through Sunday, November 2nd
Gainesville, FL – The Best Western Gateway Grand Hotel and Convention Center, 4200 NW 97th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606. There will be speakers, the banquet, awards and the Rose Show! Sponsored by the Thomasville Rose Society.
Other Local Rose Society Meetings and News
TROPICAL ROSE SOCIETY MEETINGS (Miami/Dade, Broward County):
The Tropical Rose Society meets most Second Tuesdays of the month at the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens in Coral Gables, FL in Corbin Classroom A (or via Zoom link for members). Fairchild Address: 10901 Old Cutler Road, Miami, Florida 33156. Use the south “STAFF ONLY” parking lot. Doors open at Fairchild at 6:30 pm, meeting starts promptly at 7:00 pm.
TRS EVENT SCHEDULE 2025-2026
SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 TUESDAY – FAIRCHILD TROPICAL GARDEN
OCTOBER 14, 2025 TUESDAY – VIRTUAL MEETING
NOVEMBER 11, 2025 TUESDAY – FAIRCHILD TROPICAL GARDEN
DECEMBER TBA, 2025 – TRS HOLIDAY PARTY
JANUARY 13, 2026 TUESDAY – FAIRCHILD TROPICAL GARDEN
FEBRUARY TBD, 2026 – MIAMI-DADE COUNTY GARDEN TOUR
MARCH TBD, 2026 – BROWARD COUNTY GARDEN TOUR
APRIL 14, 2026 TUESDAY – FAIRCHILD TROPICAL GARDEN
MAY 12, 2026 TUESDAY – VIRTUAL MEETING
JUNE TBA, 2026 – END OF YEAR LUNCHEON
GAINESVILLE ROSE SOCIETY MEETINGS AND EVENTS:
The Gainesville Rose Society (GRS) meets at 2:00 pm on the second Sunday of each month, September through April, at Tower Road Library, 3020 SW 75th St, Gainesville, FL 32608.
Special Event: Saturday October 18th 2025 – Fall Hort Expo & Plant Market in Newberry again this year.
Contact Ralph and Jean Stream for more info.
ORLANDO AREA HISTORIAL ROSE SOCIETY MEETINGS AND EVENTS:
The Society meets at The Garden House at Harry P. Leu Botanical Gardens 1920 North Forest Ave, Orlando FL on the first Sunday of the month. Doors open at 2:00 pm, program starts at 2:30 pm.
OAHRS Program info: (407) 497-1639
Leu Gardens: (407) 246-2020
TAMPA ROSE SOCIETY MEETINGS AND EVENTS:
Tampa Rose Society meets on the third Tuesday of each month (except for June-August) at 7 pm at the Seminole Garden Center, 5800 N Central Ave, Tampa, FL 33604. Guests are welcome to attend. Come at 6:30 pm to socialize! Each meeting has a program and a Consulting Rosarian’s Report sharing what you should be doing to care for your Florida roses. We end the meeting with a fun raffle which often includes roses! Come and bring a gardening buddy or friend.
2025 Meeting Dates: January 21, February 18, March 18, April 15, May 20, and June 17 (no meetings July & August), September 16, October 21, & November 18 (no meeting in December due to the Annual Holiday Party).