Meetings & events
Let’s learn & get inspired
February 17, 2024
9am – 12pm, The Carter Center Presidential Rose Garden
Pruning Clinic
This is an opportunity to get hands-on pruning guidance at one of Atlanta’s most beautiful rose gardens.
March 9, 2024
1 – 3pm, Roswell Public Library
Roses, Lessons Learned
Learn about a number of topics, from pruning to soil and everything in between.
April 13, 2024
10am, Roswell Public Library
Rose Exhibiting 101
Get all the tips and tricks on how to prepare for the 2024 Atlanta Rose Show.
We have even more events scheduled through the year. Open to rose society members and the public.
About us
Our mission is to encourage, enjoy, and share the cultivation of our national flower—the Rose—in its many varieties throughout our community.
Become a member
The rose society thrives because of our members. Won’t you join us?
We are an inclusive group of gardeners who share a love of roses. Whether your garden is large or small, or if you’re a novice or expert, we invite you to join us in our volunteer activities, rose shows, and community outreach.
Member benefit
Members receive The Phoenix
The Phoenix is our bimonthly digital magazine filled with rose care articles and gorgeous photography submitted by members of the rose society.
Download a complimentary issue
While members receive every edition of The Phoenix, you can download a complimentary issue today! If you like it, become a member and never miss an issue.
Make a donation
Your generosity helps us support and connect with the community.
Sponsors of the rose society are vital to our longevity. Your donations support our community outreach, educational programs, annual rose show, and our newsletter that’s filled with advice and topics specific to rose cultivation.
Meetings & events
GARS Meeting
Saturday, October 7, 2023
10am to 1pm
Join us for a session about getting your roses ready for fall and winter.
Location: Roswell Public Library, 115 Norcross Street, Roswell, GA 30075
Choosing the ideal roses for your garden depends on sun exposure, soil, and rainfall. We can help you choose varieties that will thrive.
Get rose garden advice
We can answer your rose questions.
Our membership includes consulting rosarians certified by the American Rose Society who provide expert advice specific to our region. We also have master rosarians (consulting rosarians with 10 years of experience) who are also happy to provide guidance. The best part—you don’t have to be a member to connect with a volunteer!