Our History

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​Our society exists "to increase the general interest in cultivation and improve the standard of excellence of the rose for all people.

On March 3, 1950 a group of fourteen men, all enthusiastic Rose Hobbyists, met at the Central Library and organized the Men’s Rose Society of Birmingham.

The first Rose Show was held in Vestavia in 1952. Since then, a Rose Show has been sponsored each year.

In 1955, the organization was changed. Ladies and anyone interested in growing roses, were made eligible for membership. At that time the name was changed to The Birmingham Rose Society.


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We are members of the Deep South District of the American Rose Society. We have been privileged to host the District Rose show in Birmingham in 1959, May of 1989,  in October 2008 and most recently, the 2017 Mid-Winter Meeting. ​

Special Announcement Concerning COVID-19

Your health and well being are uppermost in our minds as we all deal with the COVID-19 virus. With that in mind we have made the painful but necessary decision to cancel our March and April meetings as well as our beloved Birmingham Rose Show which was scheduled for Mother's Day Weekend at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.  

We urge everyone to spend this time at home and in the garden with your family and those you love. 

In Roses,
Elizabeth Coleman, President 
Birmingham Rose Society. 

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When We Meet

​The Birmingham Rose Society meets on the 4th Sunday of each month; refreshments at 3:00 p.m. and meeting at 3:30 p.m..

All meetings are held at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, except during May, June and July.  These meetings will be held at a Birmingham Rose Society member’s home and garden with the locations announced in our monthly newsletter, Garden Faces.

Join us to gain valuable insights on growing roses! Our friendly group will be glad to share their knowledge with you!
 
You don't have to be a member to attend a meeting! Join Us!

Summer Garden Tours

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One of the great joys of being a member of the Birmingham Rose Society is enjoying the camaraderie and friendship of fellow rose lovers. Visiting one another's gardens is a great way to see new roses and learn new growing techniques. 

From May till July we meet in members gardens. There has never been a better time to join! 

​Click HERE for more in becoming a member