Society Meetings: 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


  • May 20, 2024 - GPBRS Meeting at Mounts Botanical Garden, 7:30 pm. Program: “Ask the Experts!” with ARS Master and Consulting Rosarians. Bring your questions!

  • July 2, 2024 - Public Rose Seminar by GPBRS at the West Boynton Beach Public Library. 2:00 pm. Topic: "Growing Roses in Florida" with ARS Consulting Rosarian, Denise Abruzzese.

  • September 23, 2024 - GPBRS Meeting at Mounts Botanical Garden, 7:30 pm. Program: "New Rose Sustainability Trials in South Florida" with Dr. Kimberly Anne Moore, Environmental Horticulturist, Associate Center Director and Professor. UF/IFAS, Ft. Lauderdale Research and Education Center.

  • October 11-13, 2024 - DEEP SOUTH DISTRICT FALL CONFERENCE & ROSE SHOW - Gainesville, FL. Hosted by the Gainesville and Marion County Rose Societies.

  • October 28, 2024 - GPBRS Meeting at Mounts Botanical Garden, 7:30 pm. Program: “Rose Propagation Class” with ARS Consulting Rosarian, Denise Abruzzese.

  • November 25, 2024 - GPBRS Meeting at Mounts Botanical Garden, 7:30 pm. Program: “Report from the American Rose Society's National Convention in Rhode Island” with ARS Master Consulting Rosarian, Mike Becker.

  • December 5, 2024 - SAVE THE DATE: GPBRS Holiday Party at Mounts Botanical Garden, Time: TBD night. Potluck with main dish provided by GPBRS. (No regular meeting due to holiday.)

    • Welcome to the Greater Palm Beach Rose Society (GPBRS)

    The Greater Palm Beach Rose Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose purpose is to educate rose enthusiasts and promote rose growing in Broward, Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie counties. Our Society is very active with garden walks, rose shows, workshops and other events. We would love to help you grow beautiful roses.

    ARS Hybrid Judging School Part 1, Webinar, May 15th 7-9:30 pm EDT

    · Introduction to Common Terms – Diane Wilkerson

    · 6 Prime Elements of Judging – Diane Wilkerson

    · Judging one bloom per stem specimens. (include exhibition form, exhibition stage and decorative form) – Linda Clark

    Link to Register: https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/49C94F19-41BB-486E-B439-C26F69C2BA8E/r/49C94F19-41BB-486E-B439-C26F69C2BA8E_5580d23b-4434-4b3e-b86f-915ea6ad1b9c/l/3D370540-0451-43DD-B24C-89896DF5AD7A/c

    Members enjoy growing roses and the opportunity to be with other rose growers eager to share their hobby. Whether it is discussing growing roses at a meeting, showing and sharing roses at a Rose Show, or working together to maintain rose gardens, GPBRS provides a unique atmosphere to socialize with other rose growers.

    We welcome visitors, members and guests of all ages. We hope you will Get Involved!

    Society Meetings: Our monthly meetings feature educational speakers or demonstrations, and include a time for questions and answers. Come early for refreshments and social time. Online via Zoom: Most meetings can be attended via Zoom as well. Zoom links sent to GPBRS members prior to the meetings. We take a summer siesta during June, July and August (no monthly regular meetings).

    Visit our GPBRS Facebook Group –https://www.facebook.com/groups/784337132139276/

    Follow us on Instagram: @gpb_rose_society

    Find out more about specific rose varieties, past and present. Check out the rose compendium at www.helpmefind.com!