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
- Fri Sep 5 @ 1:30 PM (Note special date for extra-special speaker) Suzanne Horn on "Rose Growing in Containers."
- Tue Oct 7 @ 1:30 PM "The Cemetery Rose."
- Sat Oct 25 Special Event. Annual Rose Show & Display plus Rose Sale. Hundreds of roses, arrangements, rosy photography on display. Show set-up Fri Oct 24 from 2 - 4 PM. Entries Sat Oct 25 from 7 - 10 AM. Show and Rose Sale Open to the Public 10 AM - 3 PM. This year's theme "Rootin' Tootin' Roses."
- Tue Nov 4 @ 1:30 PM Greg Gayton of Green Acres Nursery on "Soil Amendments.
- Tue Dec 2 @ 1:30 PM Christmas Party & Potluck.
MLRS Meetings & Events held in Auditorium
of Amador Senior Center, 229 New York Ranch Road, Jackson
unless otherwise noted.
OUR NEXT MONTHLY MEETING
Fri Sep 5 @ 1:30 PM Suzanne Horn "Success with Container Rose Growing"
Suzanne Horn is an avid rose lover, exhibitor and educator from Glendale, CA with a background in entertainment. Suzanne has been growing roses since Feb 14, 2000, and all of her 450 roses are in containers. She is a nationally recognized top rose expert with the American Rose Society, winning countless awards for her roses and her articles covering all aspects of rose culture. Suzanne Horn is a Consulting Rosarian, ARS Accredited Horticultural Judge, Master Rosarian and has been named "Outstanding Consulting Rosarian" for the Pacific Southwest District.
A prolific writer, Suzanne has been awarded over 80 ARS Award of Merit's for her articles. She is also Editor of "New Horizon Roses" which is compiles reports of all the latest roses from many of the top rose growers across the USA.
Growing roses in containers is an excellent option for many reasons: Easier than digging holes in hard, rocky ground (as typically found here in the Foothills) or if your garden is plagued with various critters like gophers, voles, moles or jackrabbits. Container growing often allows us to squeeze in more roses into limited spaces (who me?) Finally, growing roses in containers is a good way to evaluate a rose or give it time to develop size before committing to putting it in the ground. In fact TJ David of the World Peace Rose Gardens grows out all of his roses in pots for two years before final planting.
When it comes to growing roses in containers, Suzanne Horn is one of the top experts. All of her roses are container grown, and she has won many District and National awards for her roses. See photo of Suzanne Horn above with her stunningly beautiful award-winning bouquet of Butter Cream.
We are delighted and honored to have Suzanne Horn as our Sep 5 speaker, where she will share her knowledge, experience and tips for growing beautiful roses.
In Addition, the meeting will include:
Member's Minute - Steve Jones, MLRS member and Past President of the World Federation of Rose Societies and Past National President of the American Rose Society will present quick tips on rose culture for the month.
Little Rose Show - Do you have blooming roses? Bring them in vase or bottle with name of rose labeled. The Little Rose Show is Display Only/Non-Judged, and is opportunity to share what's blooming in your garden. Also, this month includes a Photography Section.
Amador Senior Center Auditorium
229 New York Ranch Road, Jackson CA
Sep 5 @ 1:30 PM Suzanne Horn with her award winning Butter Cream roses. Photo by Peter Alonso.
SPECIAL EVENT - OCT 25, 2025
Annual Rose Show & Rose Sale - Rootin' Tootin' Roses
It's our rosiest event of the year! Be sure to join us on Sat, Oct 25, 2025 for the Mother Lode Rose Society Annual Rose Show. Hundreds of cut roses, arrangements and rosy photographs on display. This year's theme is Rootin' Tootin' Roses, so saddle up and join us for all the fun.
Show set up is Fri Oct 24 from 2 - 4 PM and we will begin accepting Display Only entries at that time. Regular entries Sat morning Oct 25 from 7 - 10 AM. The Show is free and open to the public from 10 AM - 3 PM on Oct 25.
In addition, there is a big Rose Sale, featuring over 100 potted roses including many rare, unusual and hard-to-get varieties. The Rose Sale is on Sat Oct 25 beginning at 9 AM and runs until sold out. Get there early for best selection.
Complete details for the Rose Show & Rose Sale will be in our MLRS newsletters and at the Oct 7 meeting.
Auditorium, Amador Senior Center. 229 New York Ranch Road, Jackson CA.
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 - 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
