February 21, 2026
9AM – 12PM at the Carter Center Rose Garden, 453 John Lewis Freedom Pkwy NE, Atlanta, GA
Free pruning class
Greater Atlanta Rose Society offers a FREE pruning class. Get hands on experience with Consulting Rosarians at one of Atlanta’s treasured gardens – the Carter Center rose garden. From Hybrid Tea roses to ramblers – we can show you how to be an expert at pruning in no time! Not required, but would recommend wearing gloves, and if you have your own clippers, please bring!
March 7, 2026
10AM – 1PM at the Roswell Public Library, 115 Norcross St, Roswell, GA 30075
GARS meeting & speaker
GARS member and Consulting Rosarian Christopher Huffer will be our guest speaker. Christopher, who has over 600 roses in his private garden, will show you what new varieties are out in 2026. What roses are best to buy – and maybe some of those you should stay away from in our climate.
March 21, 2026
9AM – 12PM at the Carter Center Rose Garden, 453 John Lewis Freedom Pkwy NE, Atlanta, GA
Volunteer day
GARS helps curate and maintain the rose garden at the Carter Center. The garden is a true Atlanta gem – a free public rose garden where you can enjoy various types of roses in a no spray garden. This is a great opportunity to learn about roses and give back to your community! We recommend bringing gloves (you know what they say – every rose has its thorns).
April 11, 2026
10AM – 1PM at the Roswell Public Library, 115 Norcross St, Roswell, GA 30075
GARS meeting & speaker
Influencer Lauren Gormly of @summermoongarden joins to discuss roses for North Georgia gardeners (Zone 8).
April 18, 2026
9AM – 12PM at the Carter Center Rose Garden, 453 John Lewis Freedom Pkwy NE, Atlanta, GA
Volunteer day
GARS helps curate and maintain the rose garden at the Carter Center. The garden is a true Atlanta gem – a free public rose garden where you can enjoy various types of roses in a no spray garden. This is a great opportunity to learn about roses and give back to your community! We recommend bringing gloves (you know what they say – every rose has its thorns).
May 8, 2026
9AM – 1PM at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
Rose show setup
Volunteers needed to help set up for the Rose Show 9AM – 1PM.
May 9-10, 2026
Atlanta Botanical Gardens, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
Greater Atlanta Rose Society 2026 Rose Show “Dreams in Bloom”
All rose entries must be placed by 9AM ET on Saturday May 9. Show will open to the public after judges make their choices (approx. 12:30PM) until 5PM. Sunday 9AM-5PM.
May 23, 2026
9AM – 12PM at the Carter Center Rose Garden, 453 John Lewis Freedom Pkwy NE, Atlanta, GA
Volunteer day
GARS helps curate and maintain the rose garden at the Carter Center. The garden is a true Atlanta gem – a free public rose garden where you can enjoy various types of roses in a no spray garden. This is a great opportunity to learn about roses and give back to your community! We recommend bringing gloves (you know what they say – every rose has its thorns).
June 13, 2026
10AM – 1PM at the Roswell Public Library, 115 Norcross St, Roswell, GA 30075
GARS meeting & speaker
Ready to level up your rose photos? Meet Ferre Dollar—former CNN photographer with 32+ years behind the lens, now sharing some of his tips with the Greater Atlanta Rose Society! From capturing award-worthy shots for the Rose Show to creating scroll-stopping images for social media, this session is packed with practical tricks you can start using right away. If you love roses and great photography, you won’t want to miss this!!
June 20, 2026
9AM – 12PM at the Carter Center Rose Garden, 453 John Lewis Freedom Pkwy NE, Atlanta, GA
Volunteer Day
GARS helps curate and maintain the rose garden at the Carter Center. The garden is a true Atlanta gem – a free public rose garden where you can enjoy various types of roses in a no spray garden. This is a great opportunity to learn about roses and give back to your community! We recommend bringing gloves (you know what they say – every rose has its thorns).
July 18, 2026
9AM – 12PM at the Carter Center Rose Garden, 453 John Lewis Freedom Pkwy NE, Atlanta, GA
Volunteer day
GARS helps curate and maintain the rose garden at the Carter Center. The garden is a true Atlanta gem – a free public rose garden where you can enjoy various types of roses in a no spray garden. This is a great opportunity to learn about roses and give back to your community! We recommend bringing gloves (you know what they say – every rose has its thorns).
August 15, 2026
9AM – 12PM at the Carter Center Rose Garden, 453 John Lewis Freedom Pkwy NE, Atlanta, GA
Volunteer Day
GARS helps curate and maintain the rose garden at the Carter Center. The garden is a true Atlanta gem – a free public rose garden where you can enjoy various types of roses in a no spray garden. This is a great opportunity to learn about roses and give back to your community! We recommend bringing gloves (you know what they say – every rose has its thorns).
September 12, 2026
10AM – 1PM at the Roswell Public Library, 115 Norcross St, Roswell, GA 30075
GARS meeting & speaker
Speaker in process of being booked – Watch for updates
September 19, 2026
9AM – 12PM at the Carter Center Rose Garden, 453 John Lewis Freedom Pkwy NE, Atlanta, GA
Volunteer day
GARS helps curate and maintain the rose garden at the Carter Center. The garden is a true Atlanta gem – a free public rose garden where you can enjoy various types of roses in a no spray garden. This is a great opportunity to learn about roses and give back to your community! We recommend bringing gloves (you know what they say – every rose has its thorns).
October 17, 2026
9AM – 12PM at the Carter Center Rose Garden, 453 John Lewis Freedom Pkwy NE, Atlanta, GA
Volunteer Day
GARS helps curate and maintain the rose garden at the Carter Center. The garden is a true Atlanta gem – a free public rose garden where you can enjoy various types of roses in a no spray garden. This is a great opportunity to learn about roses and give back to your community! We recommend bringing gloves (you know what they say – every rose has its thorns).
Nov 14, 2026
10AM – 1PM at the Roswell Public Library, 115 Norcross St, Roswell, GA 30075
GARS meeting & speaker
Speaker in process of being booked – Watch for updates
November 21, 2026
9AM – 12PM at the Carter Center Rose Garden, 453 John Lewis Freedom Pkwy NE, Atlanta, GA
Volunteer day
GARS helps curate and maintain the rose garden at the Carter Center. The garden is a true Atlanta gem – a free public rose garden where you can enjoy various types of roses in a no spray garden. This is a great opportunity to learn about roses and give back to your community! We recommend bringing gloves (you know what they say – every rose has its thorns).
