Society Meetings: 7:30 pm on fourth Mondays (except summer), Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach OR online via Zoom. (Zoom links emailed to members before meetings.)

Upcoming Programs and Events


  • April 13, 2024 (Saturday) Rambling Rose Garden Tour! 10 am to 1:30 pm. Tickets via Eventbrite HERE, GPBRS meetings or on the Tour. Advance: $15. Day of Event: $20. Children 16 & under are free. See three fabulous private rose gardens in Lake Worth, Wellington and Lox Groves.

  • April 22, 2024 - GPBRS Meeting at Mounts Botanical Garden, 7:30 pm. Program: Creative Floral Designs Using Roses with Christine Biscoglio, Accredited National Master Flower Show Judge.

  • April 27, 2024 - Roses for South FL with author Victor Lazzari! At Plant-a-Palooza - Mount's Spring Plant Sale, Mounts Botanical Garden, Exhibition Hall A, 1:00 pm.

  • April 27/28, 2024 Plant-a-Palooza Spring Plant Sale at Mounts Botanical Gardens, Saturday: open to public 9 am - 4 pm; Sunday: open to public 9 am to 3 pm. Mounts Sale Info HERE

  • April 28, 2024 - Public Rose Seminar by GPBRS at Jupiter Public Library. 2:30 pm. Topic: Growing Roses in Florida with ARS Consulting Rosarian and Judge, Bill Langford.

  • May 20, 2024 - GPBRS Meeting at Mounts Botanical Garden, 7:30 pm. Program: TBD.

    • Get Involved

    GPBRS Membership: Join the Greater Palm Beach Rose Society (GPBRS)!

    We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit educational organization affiliated with the American Rose Society. We fund our educational activities through membership dues, donations and fundraisers. For more info on membership email: membership@gpbrs.org

    Member Benefits:

    • Access to local ARS Consulting Rosarians – expert advice, learn from the pros.
    • Society meetings, programs, workshops, demonstrations, tours and events.
    • Emailed Member newsletter, “The Rose Petal”.
    • Access to the Deep South District (ARS) Rose Newsletter, “The Bulletin”
    • Local and regional Rose Shows, learn to exhibit.
    • Discounts at local garden stores and vendors:

    Cool Roses: 10% Discount – call Geoff 561-310-8508.
    Foxview Roses: 10% Discount – https://foxviewroses.com/

    Annual dues:
    Individual Membership: $25
    Family Membership: $40

    (Family Memberships denote households where 2 or more persons are interested in roses (spouses, significant others, children or teens).

    Dues are payable each year on January 1. If a person joins the Society on or after July 1st their dues will be pro-rated on a semi-annual basis. For more info on Society dues or finances: treasurer@gpbrs.org

    To join, simply click the button below to purchase an annual membership.

    Join or Renew Membership Dues Portal

    Volunteer at a Meeting: There are so many ways to help the GPBRS! Volunteer to bring refreshments for one meeting, take photographs at events, Post on our Facebook page, help the Set Up/Tear Down crew at events or be an enthusiastic ‘meeter’ at a GPBRS event. Come to a meeting and see what goes on, pitch in and make a difference. Connect with our Hospitality Guru, David Byron at: hospitality@gpbrs.org

    Visit our GPBRS Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/784337132139276/

    American Rose Society (ARS) Membership: The American Rose Society gives you a window into the world of roses and the people who grow, hybridize, research, educate, exhibit, photograph and arrange them to enjoy, celebrate and preserve a timeless floral icon.

    If you have an affection for roses, this is the place where it becomes a passion and a lifelong hobby! There are multiple types of membership available, including individual, associate, digital and lifetime memberships. Find out more: Join or Renew ARS MEMBERSHIP HERE.

    Become a Consulting or Master Rosarian!

    American Rose Society Consulting Rosarians (CR) are trained advisors on growing roses and rose culture.

    CRs willingly and enthusiastically share their time and talent with both new and old rosarians. We have several CRs in our Society and members can consult with them – free of charge.

    A CR can address almost any question about growing roses. A CR provides basic, as well as advanced, information to the rosarian. Our motto is to “keep the information simple and understandable”. For more Info: American Rose Society Consulting Rosarians

    You can become a Consulting Rosarian by completing some necessary requirements including:

    • 2 years as a Member of the American Rose Society
    • At least 5 years of experience growing roses
    • Successfully complete a CR school​​
    • Click here for more information on CR schools

    If you’d like to learn more about our own Consulting Rosarians, go to the Meet Our Rosarians page. You can also email them all at: rosarians@gpbrs.org