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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!
March 2026 GPBRS Rose Petal News Email
MORE ROSE EVENTS
March 8, 2026 David Austin USA at Gainesville – Florida
Date: Sunday, March 8. Time: 2:00 p.m. The Gainesville Rose Society Presents Michael Johnson from DAVID AUSTIN ROSES USA Special Presentation. The presentation will focus on David Austin Roses and is designed to be informative and engaging for both experienced and newer rose growers. PLUS a Free drawing for David Austin Rose bushes.
At the Tower Road Library
3020 SW 75th Street (Tower Road) Free admission
Gainesville, FL
Broward County Rose Garden Tour – March 28, 2026
The Tropical Rose Society’s Broward County Garden Walk is free to Tropical Rose Society members and their guests. It is $25 for non-members. The ticket grants admission to at least three member gardens in Broward County on Saturday, March 28, 2026. There will be light refreshments served at the last garden. The ticket also comes with a complimentary one year membership to the Tropical Rose Society, effective March 28, 2026. Facebook: Tropical Rose Society of South Florida
Tickets: https://tropical-rose-society-rose-walk.cheddarup.com
2026 Birmingham Rose Show – May 9 & 10, 2026
The Birmingham Rose Society will hold their Rose Show on Saturday and Sunday, May 9th and 10th. Exhibitors may prep on Saturday from 6am to 10am. The show will open to the public on Saturday from 1pm to 5pm and also on Sunday from 1pm to 4pm. Arrangement Theme: “Run for the Roses”. More information coming. http://www.birminghamrose.org/
May 9, 2026 The 54th Annual Tampa “Bloom Into Beauty” Rose Show – Florida
DATE: Saturday, May 9, 2026.
PUBLIC TIME: Noon – 5:00 PM
FREE ADMISSION
Citrus Park Town Center
8021 Citrus Park Town Center
Tampa, FL 33625
Immerse yourself in a spectacular display of exquisite roses – hybrid teas, floribundas, grandifloras, climbers, and more – judged by American Rose Society official judges. Come view all the glorious blooms bursting with color and fragrance!
- Admire breathtaking exhibits of the finest roses from local growers.
- Shop our Rose Sale – buy Your Mom of lovely bouquet for Mother’s Day!
- Learn expert tips from Tampa Rose Society members: How to plant, prune, feed, and care for roses in Florida’s climate.
- Meet fellow rose enthusiasts and join our community dedicated to these timeless flowers.
Visit the Tampa Rose Show webpage for updated information: https://tamparosesociety.com/2025-tampa-rose-show-schedule-info/
DSD Consulting Rosarian School – June 20, 2026
Will be held in Monticello, FL. Contact Deep South District CR Chair, Karen Barnes at: dsdcrchair@gmail.com.
September 28, 2026 PERFUME: The Story of Rose and Other Fragrances
6:00 pm Special Presentation with international Master Rosarian, Mike Becker. Mounts Botanical Garden, West Palm Beach, Florida. Sponsored by the Greater Palm Beach Rose Society. https://www.gpbrs.org/
It is official! The Medley of Roses – 2026 ARS National Convention & Rose Show will be hosted by the Nashville Rose Society in Nashville, Tennessee, the weekend of October 2-5, 2026.
The show will be held at the Sheraton Music City Nashville Airport Hotel.
The Sheraton is now taking reservations for the weekend of the event. The hotel is conveniently located to the airport, downtown Nashville, and Opryland (which includes Opry Mills shopping and the Grand Ole Opry). Reservations can be made from the MedleyOfRoses.org/hotel page of this website.
The weekend will include nationally recognized exhibitors, speakers, sponsors and vendors. Please help us spread the word. You will find links to our current marketing media on this page. If you have a rose society, flower club, florist, or you are just a lover of roses, please download these files and share them on your social media.
DOWNLOAD YOUR REGISTRATION FORMS PACKET HERE.
October 23-25, 2026 – Deep South District Fall Convention & Rose Show – Gainesville, FL
Gainesville, FL at the Best Western Gateway Grand Hotel 4200 NW 97th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606. There will be speakers, the banquet, awards and the Rose Show! Hosted by the Tampa Rose Society.
PRUNING WORKSHOP – Saturday, November 21, 2026
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!
December 3, 2026 Holiday Party at Mounts Botanical Garden
The Greater Palm Beach Rose Society’s 2026 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.
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 2026
MARCH 28, 2026 – BROWARD COUNTY GARDEN TOUR – Saturday
APRIL 14, 2026 TUESDAY – FAIRCHILD TROPICAL GARDEN – “ROSES 101” with Denise Domlesky
MAY 9, 2026 – SATURDAY – LOCATION: Flamingo Nursery. Rose Information Desk and Membership Drive at the Nursery!
MAY 12, 2026 TUESDAY – VIRTUAL MEETING – “Solar Irrigation” with Adrian Rodriguez
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 the Tower Road Public Library, 3020 SW 75th St, Gainesville, FL 32608.
2026 meeting dates: Jan 11, Feb 8, Mar 8, Apr 12, May 17 (fun picnic) and Jun 14 (another fun event).
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).