February 8, 2025
Roswell Public Library
Know what is best for your garden
GARS Organic Garden Series. It is the dead of winter and every bloom in the catalog is an alluring siren but how do you know which rose is worth a spot in your garden? Greater Atlanta Rose Society welcomes our very own Christopher Huffer, Consulting Rosarian and curator of the Carter Center Library Rose Garden which is a public no spray garden here in Atlanta. Christopher is a collector of roses including a number of rare roses and currently has nearly 600 roses in his private garden. Christopher will explain some of the best roses to plant here in the Atlanta area and what you want to avoid. When you start with strong roses that are right for your garden, it makes it easier to care for and that can help you keep your garden organic.
10am, February 8, 2025
Roswell Public Library, Classroom 115
Norcross St, Roswell, GA 30075
Attend to earn CR credit.
February 22, 2025
The Carter Center Presidential Rose Garden
Pruning clinic and demonstration
It is time to prune your roses. Pruning is essential to help encourage more blooms, remove dead and/or diseased wood which helps maintain a desirable shape and keep your plants healthy. Consulting Rosarian David Baker from The Greater Atlanta Rose Society will be on site to demonstrate proper pruning techniques on a wide variety of roses. After Baker’s demonstration you will be given the chance to work with roses on site. This event is free and held at The Carter Center rose garden. There will be some tools on site you can use, but if you have your own clippers and gloves, please bring them.
9am – 12pm, February 15, 2025
The Carter Center
453 John Lewis Freedom Parkway NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
Attend to earn CR credit.
March 15, 2025
Roswell Public Library
Best companion plants for your rose garden
GARS Organic Garden Series. Greater Atlanta Rose Society welcomes our very own Henry Everett. Henry is a member of the GARS board and is the President of the Georgia Iris Society. Want to focus more on the beauty of your garden and less on figuring out what sprays and chemicals to use? From improving soil health, to battling common rose diseases and repelling pests; companion planting can help you create a healthy garden ecosystem organically.
10am, March 15, 2025
Roswell Public Library, Classroom 115
Norcross St, Roswell, GA 30075
Attend to earn CR credit.
April 12, 2025
Roswell Public Library
Get ready for the big show
With The Greater Atlanta Rose Society’s rose show less than a month away, join us to learn what you need to do to bring home a ribbon! Consulting Rosarians Barry McCasland, Christopher Huffer, Jessica Jordan and Master Rosarian and recipient of the ARS Silver Honor Medal Bobbie Reed will take you through what you can expect, how to read the program and all the logistics you need to know.
10am, April 12, 2025
Roswell Public Library, Classroom 115
Norcross St, Roswell, GA 30075
May 10 – 11, 2025
Atlanta Botanical Garden
The Magic of Roses: A Spellbinding Rose Show
Step into a world of enchantment where nature’s most beloved bloom takes center stage. The Magic of Roses is an extraordinary celebration of one of the world’s most timeless flowers. From velvety reds to blushing pinks, radiant whites to vibrant yellows, this immersive rose show invites visitors to explore the captivating allure of roses through artistry, color, and scent.
The public can view the roses after judging Saturday May 10th at 1pm, as well as Sunday 9am-5pm. If you would like to enter a rose in the show – the roses will need to be placed by 9am on Saturday.
May 10 – 11, 2025
Atlanta Botanical Garden
1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
