Welcome
The Mother Lode Rose Society
Local organization of rose enthusiasts located in heart of the Mother Lode. Serving Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado and beyond.
About Mother Lode Rose Society
Learn how easy it is to grow beautiful roses
Monthly meetings featuring educational and entertaining programs, the "Rose Hip" newsletter filled with tips on rose culture and rosy activities. Enjoy special events such as Private Garden Tours, Rose Auction and Little Rose Shows.
Sharing the love of roses with others.
Many of our members have made life long friends
in the Rose Society.
In person monthly meetings that feature programs on rose culture are held first Tuesday @ 1:30 PM of most months in the Auditorium at the Amador Senior Center, 229 New York Ranch Road, Jackson CA.
All ages & abilities. Guests always welcome. Bring a friend!
Upcoming Rosy Events
- Tue Oct 1 @ 1:30 PM "American Rose Trials for Sustainability" by Karrie Reid.
- Sat Oct 12 Mother Lode Rose Show & Display plus Rose & Plant Sale. Hundreds of roses, arrangements and rose photography PLUS Rose & Plant Sale. Open to the Public 10 AM - 4 PM.
- Fri Nov 8 @ 1:30 PM (special date) World Famous Hybridizer, Tom Carruth. Do not miss!
MLRS Meetings & Events held in Auditorium
of Amador Senior Center, 229 New York Ranch Road, Jackson
unless otherwise noted.
Next Meeting: Tue Oct 1 @ 1:30 PM
American Rose Trials for Sustainability by Karrie Reid.
The rose industry is changing, with more focus on sustainability. Breeding healthy roses that can not just make do, but thrive, with less irrigation and harmful chemicals. Our Oct 1 speaker- Karrie Reid - is an expert who has been involved with Sustainability Rose Trials since 2005. She began irrigation-based trials at U.C. Davis which have been expanded to the U.C.'s South Coast Research and Extension Center in Irvine, CA.
Karrie's research with the newly formed American Rose Trials for Sustainability has identified and encouraged the development of roses that are not only beautiful, but easier to grow with less effort - and garden practices that are better for the environment.
Karrie Reid has a B.S. in Biology, M.S. in Horticulture and Agronomy. Karrie retired from the University of California at Davis, where she served as Staff Research Associate in Environmental Horticulture. She has also provided academic support for the UC Master Gardener program.
Guests welcome. Bring a Friend!
Amador Senior Center, 229 New York Ranch Road, Jackson
Special Event - Sat Oct 12, 2024
Mother Lode Rose Society Rose Show & Display
Get ready for the rosiest event of the year - the MLRS Rose Show & Display on Sat Oct 12. Lots of roses, arrangements, rose photography and more. Both Judged and Non-Judged/Display Only divisions for all to enjoy.
Though most of the categories will be Non-Judged Display Only to make it easy to participate, a few categories will be Judged. To learn how roses are judged, scroll down for the ARS (American Rose Society) Guidelines for Judging Roses Handbook.
Rose Show & Display is open to all. Entries on Sat Oct 12 from 7 AM - 10 AM, and Show is open to the public from 10 AM - 4 PM. Venue is Auditorium at Amador Senior Center, 229 New York Ranch Road, Jackson CA.
The theme is "Under Construction" to commemorate the rebuilding of MLRS and that our gardens are always under construction! Got a hardhat, tool belt or safety vest? Feel free to wear and join in the fun of the theme.
MLRS will also have our first ever Rose & Plant Sale during the Show.
Scroll down for pdf of Rose Show Booklet containing complete schedule and how to enter.
Discover The Mother Lode Rose Society
About The Mother Lode Rose Society
We're a community of people who share a passion for roses. Roses are the world's favorite flower, and nothing provides more flower power than roses. From antique to modern, from large specimens to miniatures, easy care roses for the landscape or those for show, climbing roses for pillars/arches or petite roses for containers, there's thousands of varieties to beautiful your garden - and life.
Upcoming Events
Discover our upcoming programs and special events. From beginner to advanced, we have something for everyone.
Experienced Local Advice
Being a Member of the Mother Lode Rose Society provides the opportunity to connect with other local rose growers who share similar conditions - soils, climate, and dealing with country critters. Learn what roses and what techniques work best for your area.
Join Our Club
Become a part of our community and enjoy the benefits of membership. Membership includes educational and entertaining programs, workshops, private garden tours, the "Rose Hip" digital newsletter, and discounts at local nurseries - Amador Flower Farm and Ridge Road Garden Center.
Mother Lode Rose Society in the News!
Ledger Dispatch newspaper Aug 2, 2024 issue
The Mother Lode Rose Society was featured in the Aug 2 issue of the Ledger Dispatch. This wonderful article was written by reporter Sarah Spinetta of the Ledger, and covers the MLRS 35th Anniversary Celebration, the Public Rose Garden which MLRS helps to maintain, special upcoming events and why we love roses. Be sure to check it out.
Full page article with color photos located in Roots section page B4 of print edition published Aug 2, 2024. See photo.
Digital version available with free public access at: https://www.ledger.news/roots/mother-lode-rose-society-celebrates-35th-anniversary/article_7950fc1c-5027-11ef-8067-03bd514e694a.html
Mother Lode Rose Society - rosy programs & workshops, Little Rose Shows, GArden tours & More
Mother Lode Rose Society Quick Tip
Pruning Shears: Bypass vs. Anvil
What You Use to Prune, May be More Important
than WHEN or HOW You Prune.
Though many brands, there are two main types of pruning shears: bypass or anvil. Both have two blades but they each cut in a very different fashion.
Bypass pruners have a sharp blade that cuts past, or by-passes, the second blade. Anvil pruners have two blades that meet in the middle, relying on pressure to cut. Bypass pruners, unless they are dull, make a clean cut. Anvil pruners, well picture what an anvil does - it smashes! Instead of a sharp clean cut, an anvil pruner may not only cut, but crush. When the ends of the cane gets crushed, it's likely to dieback.
The only pruner you should use on your roses is a bypass pruner.
When it comes to bypass pruners, Felco has long been considered the gold standard. Felco offers many models with special features such as rotating handle, model for small hands and even a left-handed version. Another brand which has been rapidly gaining popularity among rose buffs are the ARS bypass pruning shears. Super sharp and remain sharp longer. ARS shears also come in several styles and are available on Amazon.
Whether selecting hand pruners, loppers or pole pruner - choose bypass.
Bypass Pruner top, Anvil Pruner bottom
Join or Renew Today
The Mother Lode Rose Society was recently awarded American Rose Society Presidential Citation for 35 years of service to the community.
Annual Membership in the Mother Lode Rose Society is only $20 Individual or $25 Family.
Mail check made out to
MLRS to PO Box 1593, Jackson, CA 95642.
For the Love of Roses
Learn how to grow beautiful roses from rose growers in the heart of the Mother Lode. Whether you are a beginner or expert, the Mother Lode Rose Society is the local organization for rose enthusiasts serving Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado and beyond.
Mother Lode Rose Society
