What Rose-Growing Education and Resources Does the American Rose Society Provide?

The American Rose Society (ARS) at rose.org provides rose-growing education through several channels: a topic-organized library of growing guides, a free e-newsletter called The Fragrant Rose, monthly webinars, local rose society resources, and a free e-membership option. Most of this is aimed at home growers, and the content is organized so you can start with basic care and move into advanced topics as you go.

How the Growing Content Is Organized

The site groups its educational material into subject categories rather than a single course. The categories listed on the site are:

• Basic Rose Care — starting-point material for new growers
• Advanced Rose Growing — deeper cultivation topics
• Culture — general growing practice
• Arranging — using roses in arrangements
• Exhibiting — preparing roses for shows
• Fragrance — scent-related content
• Hybridizing and Breeders — breeding-focused material
• New Rose Intros — newly introduced varieties
• Pests & Diseases — problem identification and management
• Types of Roses — variety classification
• News — current updates

This structure lets you pick a level and a topic instead of working through a fixed sequence. If you are new to roses, Basic Rose Care and Types of Roses are the natural entry points; if you already grow roses and want to show or breed them, Exhibiting and Hybridizing and Breeders are the relevant sections.

Free Learning Opportunities

The Fragrant Rose e-newsletter

The Fragrant Rose is an e-newsletter for people interested in roses, described as full of rose-growing tips and information. It is delivered free to your inbox. This is a low-commitment way to receive ongoing growing advice without joining a paid program.

Monthly webinars

ARS offers educational opportunities including monthly 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. Note the condition: free access is tied to membership, so check your membership status before planning to attend.

Free e-membership

The site lists a FREE E-Membership option. If you want to sample ARS educational content before committing to full membership, this is the path to check first.

Local and In-Person Resources

Beyond online content, ARS connects growers to local rose societies. The site frames this as a way to "grow roses, & grow friendships," and provides resources for finding a society in your area, managing your own group, and running a successful organization — including insurance and other operational resources.

For larger events, the 2026 ARS National Convention & Rose Show, themed "Medley of Roses," is scheduled for October 2–5, 2026, hosted by the ARS Nashville Rose Society at the Sheraton Music City Nashville Airport Hotel in Nashville, TN. Rose shows like this are a practical way to see exhibiting standards in person.

ARS headquarters in Shreveport, LA sits on 118 acres that include America's Rose Garden, featuring 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 also host events and weddings throughout the year.

Choosing the Right Entry Point

What to Verify Before You Commit

• Webinar access is stated as free for members — confirm current membership terms on the site rather than assuming open access.
• The site does not list prices for membership tiers in the material available here, so check the membership page directly for current cost and benefits.
• Convention dates and venue are as announced for 2026; confirm details with the host society closer to the event, since schedules can change.