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


  • Oct 23, 24, 25, 2026 - Deep South District Fall Convention & Rose Show "Kick Up Fun with Roses", Gainesville, FL.

  • Oct 26, 2026 - GPBRS Meeting at Mounts Botanical Garden and Zoom, 7:00 pm. Program: “Soil Health” with Consulting Rosarian Denise Abruzzesi.

  • Nov 21, 2026 - Pruning Demonstration at Mounts Botanical Garden Rose Garden, 10:00 am. Member attendees meet at Mounts Garden gate at 10 am.

  • Nov 23, 2026 - GPBRS Meeting at Mounts Botanical Garden and Zoom, 7:00 pm. Program: TBD.

    • News and Events

    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!

    April 2026 GPBRS Rose Petal News Email

    MORE ROSE EVENTS

    October 23-25, 2026 – Deep South District Fall Convention & Rose Show – Gainesville, FL

    Best Western Gateway Grand Hotel
    Address: 4200 NW 97th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606.
    There will be speakers, the banquet, awards and the Rose Show! Hosted by the Tampa Rose Society.

    Get the DSD Fall Rose Show Schedule here:

    Deep South District Fall 2026 Rose Show Schedule

    PRUNING WORKSHOP – Saturday, November 21, 2026
    Time: 10:00 am to Noon
    Mounts Botanical Rose Garden

    Pruning Workshop at Mounts Botanical
    Address: 531 N Military Trail West Palm Beach, FL 33415. 10 am – noon. Bring your own pruners and gloves, sun hat/sun screen.

    American Rose Society Consulting Rosarians 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!

    Note: you do NOT have to pay Mounts Botanical Garden admission. Simply mention to the gate guard that you are here for the Greater Palm Beach Rose Society’s Pruning Workshop. After the demonstration in Mounts new rose garden, feel free to enjoy the entire Mounts garden at your leisure.

    December 3, 2026 Holiday Dinner

    The Greater Palm Beach Rose Society’s 2026 HOLIDAY DINNER! (GPBRS Members and Guests Only Please)
    Time: 6:30 pm

    This year we are making plans to hold our Holiday Dinner at a local restaurant. More info will be provided as it becomes available.

    SAVE THE DATE IN 2027: April 30 to May 4, 2027 San Diego World Rose Symposium 2027 in beautiful San Diego, CA.

    SAVE THESE DATES!!!!!!
    World Federation of Rose Societies Regional Convention & American Rose Society
    National Convention & Rose Show     “California Dreamins”
    Presented by the San Diego Rose Society
    https://www.sandiegorosesociety.com/2027

    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).