What Is the American Rose Society Website (rose.org)?
rose.org is the official website of the American Rose Society (ARS), a nonprofit organization founded in 1892 whose mission is "to promote the culture, preservation, and appreciation of the Rose and to improve its standard of excellence for all people, through education and research." The site serves rose growers, exhibitors, and local rose societies with educational content, event listings, a free e-newsletter, webinars, and information about ARS headquarters and gardens in Shreveport, Louisiana. If you are looking for authoritative rose-growing guidance or a local society to join, this is the organization's main hub.
Who the site is for
The ARS describes a membership of over 14,000 people across the United States who "enjoy learning and sharing their rose experiences and knowledge with others." The site addresses several audiences:
- Home growers seeking practical rose care and growing tips.
- Exhibitors and arrangers interested in rose shows and display categories.
- Local rose society members and organizers, including people managing their own group.
- Hobbyists with specialized interests, such as fragrance, hybridizing, and breeding.
Main resources available on the site
Educational content
The site organizes rose information into topic categories, including:
- Advanced Rose Growing
- Arranging
- Basic Rose Care
- Culture
- Exhibiting
- Fragrance
- Hybridizing and Breeders
- New Rose Intros
- News
- Pests & Diseases
- Types of Roses
There is also an archive of advanced rose-growing material and a "Read up on the latest news" section with growing tips.
The Fragrant Rose e-newsletter
The Fragrant Rose is an e-newsletter for people interested in roses, described as "chock-full of rose growing tips and information" and "delivered free to your inbox." The site also mentions a FREE E-Membership option.
Webinars
ARS offers monthly educational webinars on a variety of topics, with speakers from around the world. According to the site, these webinars "are provided free of charge for all American Rose Society members."
Local rose society resources
The site helps visitors find local rose societies in their area and provides resources for running a successful group, including insurance and other support materials.
Headquarters and gardens
ARS headquarters is in Shreveport, Louisiana, on 118 acres that include America's Rose Garden. The garden features thousands of roses, an International rose trial garden, and what the site describes as the largest collection of Rambler Roses in the United States. The gardens and facilities host events and weddings throughout the year, and the site notes newly renovated gardens available to visit.
Events and ways to get involved
The headline event promoted on the site is the 2026 ARS National Convention & Rose Show, themed "Medley of Roses," scheduled for October 2–5, 2026, hosted by the ARS Nashville Rose Society at the Sheraton Music City Nashville Airport Hotel in Nashville, TN.
Other involvement options mentioned on the site include:
- Joining or contacting a local rose society.
- Subscribing to The Fragrant Rose.
- Signing up for the free e-membership.
- Attending member webinars.
- Donating to the Annual Fund (the site notes a Rose Atlas gift associated with a $150 donation to the 2024 Annual Fund).
- A new member book offer.
What to check before relying on a specific detail
Event dates, membership terms, donation gifts, and webinar access conditions can change. The site states that webinars are free for ARS members, so confirm current membership requirements before planning around that benefit. For the convention, verify registration details and pricing directly, since the input material does not include them.