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 for 2026
- Tue Oct 6 @ 1:30 PM "History of the Tournament of Roses, Rose Parade & Rosy Tailgate Party." Diana Perkins-Sillivan presents fun program with special guest Jennifer Germolous of Gordon Hill Flower Shop. Learn about the origins of the Tournament of Roses and all about the rosy floats. Get into the spirit by wearing t-shirt, jersey hat from your college, high school or favorite sports team. For refreshments we will be having a special tailgate party with hot dogs and other festive snacks.
- Sat Oct 24 SPECIAL EVENT Annual Rose Show & Rose Sale. Hundreds of roses on display plus rose sale featuring many unusual & hard-to-find roses. This year yo -ho-ho it's a Pirate theme.
- Tue Nov 3 @ 1:30 PM "Burling Leong of Burlington Rose Nursery."
MLRS Meetings & Events held in Auditorium
of Amador Senior Center, 229 New York Ranch Road, Jackson
unless otherwise noted.
OUR NEXT MONTHLY MEETING
Tue Oct 6 @ 1:30 PM "History of the Tournament of Roses" by Diana Perkins-Sillivan
Next Meeting:
Tue Oct 6 @ 1:30 PM
Program: "History of Tournament of Roses Parade and the Rose Bowl."
Get your "Rah Rah Sis Boom Bah" cheers on for a special meeting all about the Tournament of Roses Parade and Rose Bowl by MLRS Vice-President Diana Perkins-Sillivan. To kick off this gridiron gala, we will also be having a tailgate party! In addition hear all about making floats for the Rose Parade by Jennifer Germolous who's Gordon Hill Flower Shop in Jackson participated in this year's with a float.
Join in the spirit by wearing a college, high school or sports team t-shirt, jersey or hat.
Bonus: The Little Rose Show will include a special category for Rose in a Bowl.
All welcome!
Amador Senior Center Auditorium
229 New York Ranch Road, Jackson CA
SAVE THE DATE SAT OCT 24 ROSE SHOW & ROSE SALE
A TREASURE OF ROSES - ANNUAL ROSE SHOW
The MLRS Rose Show & Sale "Treasure of Roses" is on Sat Oct 24. This is a combination Judged & Non-Judged/Display Only Rose Show - something for everyone!
Hundreds of roses will be on display, plus rose arrangments and rosy photography. In addition there will be our companion Rose Sale featuring a wide selection of potted roses including many hard-to-find varieties.
MLRS loves a theme, and this year's show is PIRATES. Ahoy Matey! Judges, exhibitors and guests are invited to come decked in pirate attire. Be on the lookout for our own Captain Jack Sparrow.
Regular Entries are Sat Oct 24 from 7 AM - 10 AM
The Show is open to the public from 10 AM - 3 PM.
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 nursery, the Amador Flower Farm.
Mother Lode Rose Society - rosy programs & workshops, Little Rose Shows, GArden tours & More
Join Today
The Mother Lode Rose Society was recently awarded American Rose Society Presidential Citation for 35 years of service to the community.
Annual Membership for 2026
$25 Individual or $35 Family.
Secure Pay Online Now Available
Or mail check made out to
MLRS to PO Box 1593, Jackson, CA 95642.
let's Grow Together: Tips for Other Rose Clubs
Excerpts from RoseChat podcast
Teresa Byington of RoseChat podcast recently interviewed Beverly Rose Hopper on "Building a Better Rose Society." To listen to full interview, click here https://rosechat.podbean.com/e/building-a-better-rose-society/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRbDDlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFHU3F2R0RqbEN5S2Nkc1VUc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHr-F73Awv-ywGfiCnpGbjp-uWLsr3cJj8XG9shRsWSi0-M5esXhJkqtjTBKx_aem_0Mka3bWSCeT8VlpI17sTIQ
Here's some quick tips for other rose clubs:
#1 Make it Fun & Welcoming
Best advice? Make it educational and entertaining. The root word of society is social. A local rose society is about sharing your love of roses with others. Make it fun!
Find a reason to celebrate. The Mother Lode Rose Society loves a theme, and we often incorporate a theme into our meetings and Rose Shows.
#2 Increase Engagement
Our digital newsletter comes out at least twice a month, sometimes more depending on activities. We use Constant Contact as it's easy to publish and use, and converts into mobile friendly format unlike PDF's. Over 50% use cell phones to open newsletter so mobile friendly format very important.
#3 Rose Show Changes
People love to "share" their roses, but they don't necessarily want to "show" their roses. Converting to a combined Judged & NonJudged/Display Only Show has been very successful. It has increased participation and the fun factor!
Some of the themes we've had over the years at MLRS Rose Shows have been "Under Construction, Flower Power, Rootin' Tootin' Roses. The theme is reflected in decor, food, and all are invited to come wearing something related to the theme. Make your Rose Show an event!
#4 Volunteer Recognition
Every member is important, and we can all learn from each other. Give members opportunity to shine. Instead of focus on Consulting Rosarians we offer a Member's Minute, a short segment on any aspect of rose culture in addition to our regular program.
The last two years we have offered special rose pins during our membership drive in appreciation.
Thank you for being part of the TEAM!
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.
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