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 Nov 3 @ 1:30 PM Burling Leong of Burlington Rose Nursery presents 'How I Got To Where I Am and Where I'm Going." Burling is a treasure in the rose world. She is a hybridizer and nursery owner who has preserved countless roses for future generations. She also was instrumental in revitalizing the rose collection at historic Hearst Castle.
Scroll down to see Pre-Order list from Burlington Nursery for those who would like to place an advance order. Pick up roses at our Nov 3 meeting.
MLRS Meetings & Events held in Auditorium
of Amador Senior Center, 229 New York Ranch Road, Jackson
unless otherwise noted.
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Next Meeting:
Tue Nov 3 @ 1:30 PM
Burling Leong of Burlington Rose Nursery
"How I Got to Where I'm Going"
The Mother Lode Rose Society is excited to announce that our guest speaker for our November meeting will be Burling Leong of Burlington Rose Nursery. Burling will be presenting “How I Got to Where I’m Going” which is about her life story and how she came to be so involved with hybridizing and growing roses. Burling was a long time employee of the Sequoia Nursery located in Visalia, CA which was owned and operated by the well known miniature rose hybridizer Ralph Moore. She will be sharing her experiences with us in an entertaining presentation. Burling is a well sought after speaker and we are very happy that she will be able to spend some time with us. See you in November!
Please note a wide selection of roses may be pre-ordered from Burlington Nursery. Scroll down to see PDF of Rose Lists from Burlington with instructions how to order.
Meeting Bonus: Little Rose Show. Bring cut roses in vase or bottle with label of name of rose for our rosy monthly display.
Burling Leong of Burlington Rose Nursery, our featured Nov 3 speaker.
SAT OCT 24 ROSE SHOW & ROSE SALE
A TREASURE OF ROSES - ANNUAL ROSE SHOW
WAS A HUGE SUCCESS! THANK YOU TO ALL - YOU ARE A TREASURE.
The MLRS Rose Show & Sale "Treasure of Roses" was on Sat Oct 24. This is a combination Judged & Non-Judged/Display Only Rose Show - something for everyone! SCROLL DOWN TO SEE SLIDESHOW.
Hundreds of roses were on display, plus rose arrangments and rosy photography. In addition we had 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 was PIRATES. Ahoy Matey! Judges, exhibitors and guests were invited to come decked in pirate attire. Be on the lookout for our own Captain Jack Sparrow.
Amador Senior Center
229 New York Ranch Road
Jackson CA
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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.
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
