Rose Society Events
Upcoming Events
Rose Pruning Demonstration – February Meeting
Topic: Come learn the tricks to successfully prune your roses from an experienced rosarian.
Master Rosarian Connie Vierbicky opens her garden to the society and shares her experience and knowledge on pruning rose bushes.
Rosarians, you don’t want to miss this program! Presented by Connie
When: February 2, 2025, 2:30 pm
Where: 2315 Admiral Way, Sarasota, FL 34231
Deep South District Mid-Winter Meeting
Topic: District Meeting & Conference. Registration forms are available using the following link: https://deepsouthdistrict.org/upcoming-events/
When: Friday–Sunday, February 28-March 2, 2025
Where: Best Western Gateway Grand Hotel, 4200 NW 97th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606
Best Annuals For Your Rose Gardening – May Meeting
Topic: Come learn about choosing the best companion plants for your rose garden!
Presented by Tenille Dixon Pawlus
When: Sunday, May 4, 2025
Where: 1902 Grove Street,
Sarasota, Fl 34239
Biochar and Mycorrhizae – September Meeting
Topic: Come learn about the uses and benefits of Biochar and Mycorrhizae in your rose garden!
Presented by Tom Schaefer
When: Sunday, September 7, 2025
Where: 2315 Admiral Way, Sarasota, FL 34231
Upcoming DSD Events
Deep South District Mid-Winter Meeting
“Roses in Paradise” – a tropical-themed, Key West styled Event!
2025 Deep South District Mid-Winter Meeting
February 28 through March 2, 2025
Best Western Gateway Grand Hotel in Gainesville, Florida
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.
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.
Vendors Angel Gardens, K&M Roses, Nelson’s Southern Roses and Rose Petal Nursery 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. Most preorders for roses begin around January 15th. Vendor inventory/price lists will be emailed when available.
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
Kim Wendt, 2025 Mid-Winter Chair, Greater Palm Beach Rose Society, Cell: 561-436-8555, Email: kwendt.palmbeach@gmail.com
MORE INFORMATION:
Mid-Winter Invitation Letter
Mid-Winter Registration Form
Mid-Winter EVENT SCHEDULE
Mid-Winter Conference Registration
REGISTER ONLINE WITH EVENTBRITE: 2025 Mid-Winter ONLINE REGISTRATION.
REGISTER BY MAIL: 2025 Mid-Winter REGISTRATION MAIL-IN FORM.
Funded in part by Visit Gainesville, Alachua County.
Best Western Gateway Grand Hotel and Conference Center
Where: Best Western Gateway Grand Hotel and Conference Center on the north side of Gainesville, FL just west of I-75, at the 39th Avenue/SR222 exit (Exit 390). Hosted by the Greater Palm Beach Rose Society.
Mid-Winter Hotel Reservation Link: DSD Mid-Winter 2025 Conference – Hotel Rooms at BWGG
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Last updated January 10, 2025