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


  • March 24, 2025 - GPBRS Meeting at Mounts Botanical Garden, 7:30 pm. Program: Garden Party: Creating Whimsical Garden-Style Floral Arrangements with Floral Designer: Mariana Symecko.

  • April 5, 2025 - GPBRS Rambling Rose Tour, ) Time: 10 am - 1:30 pm. Tickets via Eventbrite, GPBRS meetings or on the Tour. Advance: $15. Day of Event: $20. Children 16 & under are free. See fabulous private rose gardens in Lake Worth and Wellington.

  • April 26/27, 2025 - Plant-a-Palooza Spring Plant Sale at Mounts Botanical Gardens. Admission: Adults $20, Senior, Military or College Students is $18. Saturday: open to public 9 am - 4 pm; Sunday: open to public 9 am to 3 pm. Spring Plant Sale Info

  • May 26, 2025 - GPBRS Meeting at Mounts Botanical Garden, 7:30 pm. Program: "PERFUME: The Story of Rose and Other Fragrances with Master Rosarian, Mike Becker.

    • 2025 DSD Mid-Winter Meeting

    2025 Mid-Winter Meeting
    ~ Roses in Paradise ~

    February 28 through March 2, 2025

    Best Western Gateway Grand Hotel & Conference Center in Gainesville, FL
    UPDATE: The Conference Hotel is sold out! And our overflow hotel, TownePlace Suites by Marriot, is also sold out. At this time, please make your hotel reservations on your own.

    PRE-ORDER INFORMATION

    Angel Gardens Rose Pre-orders: bare root and potted roses inventory and price list linked. Call or email Pam at Angel Gardens to order. 352-359-1133 gardenangel22@gmail.com Bare root LINK and potted rose bushes LINK

    Antique Rose Emporium: Online  Pre-orders (deadline Sunday, Feb 23rd): https://aregardens.com/deep-south Password: midwinter Please note, to ensure correct delivery, you will need to enter our meeting address as the shipping address at checkout.   Please use:  Best Western Gateway Grand Hotel and Conference Center,  4200 NW 97th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606

    Nelson’s Southern Roses: Fortuniana Inventory list attached. Most roses are special conference pricing: $30+tax. Call Nelson’s to order: Info@nelsonssouthernroses.com or call at (229) 289-7092. Pre-order Inventory List LINK

    Purely Organics: Pre-order Form LINK
    Call Jim at Purely Organic at 803 622 6622 or email at info@purelyorganicfertilizer.com
    Don’t miss out on this opportunity for delivery to our DSD Mid-Winter Meeting. Order on or before February 20th. Purely Organic Fertilizer comes in two sizes: 45 pound bags or 23 pounds bags.

    Want some winter excitement? Then come to Gainesville this Mid-Winter for a fun, tropical-themed educational conference the weekend of February 28 to March 2, 2025. Hosted by the Greater Palm Beach Rose Society.

    MID-WINTER REGISTRATION IS OPEN

    ONLINE: 2025 Mid-Winter REGISTRATION LINK.

    REGISTRATION FORM: 2025 Mid-Winter Reservation Form
    More Info links:
    Mid-Winter Invitation Letter
    Mid-Winter EVENT SCHEDULE

    Friday afternoon, grab your secateurs and sign up for the Hands On! Florist Rose Propagation Workshop taught by Denise Abruzzese, CR. Afterward, Sandy Dixon, our beloved ARS Arrangement & Horticulture Judge, will teach us new whimsical tricks in Creating Fun Arrangements. Connect with friends and enjoy Friday night dinner at the eatery of your choice. After dinner, wander over to the Continental Mezzanine for Parrothead Snacks, Grog (beverages), and Key West styled Games – Rose Pong!

    Saturday’s outstanding seminars include: “Color and Design: Companion Planting for Roses” with Victor Lazzari, Professional Landscape Designer; “Editing Tips & Tricks: Fantastic Rose Photography for Everyone” with Denise Domlesky, Photo Editor for People Magazine; and “Power Growing Roses the ‘Nelson Way’” with Clay Nelson, owner of Nelson’s Southern Roses. There will be a Deep South District Annual Meeting with Karen Prevatt, our Deep South District Director. AND wonderful raffle prizes! Winners announced after the Annual Meeting and you must be present to win.

    Roses in Paradise Banquet: Enjoy an excellent Margaritaville-inspired plated dinner, cash bar, and an amazing line up of Rosarian Awards and tropical fun: Anita Smith Award, Bronze Merit Award Winners and even Tropical Paradise Awards. (Tropical banquet attire is suggested – your choice of tropical-themed, business casual to semi-formal attire.) Get creative! There are chances to win super prizes for Best Key West, Jimmy Buffet or Parrothead Attire or Costume.

    Sunday morning is the Consulting Rosarian (CR) School for new or recertifying CRs, however anyone can attend who wishes to learn more about growing roses. New candidates need to apply at least 30 days ahead of time by contacting our Deep South District CR Chair, Janet Newburgh at: JanNewburgh@gmail.com

    Angel Gardens Nursery
    Antique Rose Emporium
    The Apron Lady Gifts
    Nelson’s Southern Roses
    Purely Organic

    Angel Gardens, Antique Rose Emporium and Nelson’s Southern Roses will delight us with a myriad of roses for sale on own root and Fortuniana rootstock. Purely Organics will also be there. Be sure to preorder your roses and amendments for the best selection.

    Existing Consulting Rosarians! Earn CR credit at Mid-Winter! The presentations approved for existing Consulting Rosarian CEU’s would be: Florist Rose Propagation; Color and Design: Companion Planting for Roses; and Power Growing Beautiful Roses the “Nelson Way”.

    Best Western Gateway Grand Hotel & Conference Center – HOTEL IS SOLD OUT

    This Mediterranean styled hotel has great amenities including the Gators Den, the onsite restaurant and bar. Swim in the sparkling pool, soak in the hot tub and relax under a tropical cabana. There is a 24-hour Fitness Center, Business Center and Guest Laundry. The Massage Studio is available with advance reservation required. A hot American Breakfast Buffet is complimentary, with made to order omelets. Free parking with space for oversized vehicles.

    MID-WINTER HOTEL RESERVATIONS LINK

    Address: 4200 NW 97th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606. Directions: north side of Gainesville, FL just west of I-75, at the 39th Avenue/SR222 exit (Exit 390).

    Mid-Winter Hotel Reservation Link:  DSD Mid-Winter 2025 Conference – Hotel Rooms at BWGG
    UPDATE: The Best Western Conference Hotel is SOLD OUT as is our overflow hotel, TownePlace Suites by Marriot. At this time, please make your hotel reservations on your own.

    Funded in part by Visit Gainesville, Alachua County.

    Kim Wendt, 2025 Mid-Winter Chair, Greater Palm Beach Rose Society
    Cell: 561-436-8555, Email: kwendt.palmbeach@gmail.com