Are you a rose lover and enthusiast? Maybe you just have an unidentified rose that came with the new house you have just purchased that seems to have some potential.  Do you have questions about growing and caring for roses?

Come to one of our meetings or events and get valuable gardening advice from many of our knowledgeable rosarians.

You will see award-winning roses on display, and get a chance to learn more about them, while enjoying a multi-sensual floral experience.  All our meetings are open to the public, so come and join us! You do not have to be a member, but we would love to have you join us. You are welcome whether you are new to growing roses or are an experienced rosarian.

Monthly Meetings

When?
Second Sunday of every month except for May and December: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Where?
100 Edgewood Road
Classroom 214
Asheville, NC 28804

  • June 8, ABRRS Meeting – Master Rosarian Sheree Wright on Rose Pests and Diseases!

    American Red Cross 100 Edgewood Drive, Upper Parking Area, Asheville, NC, United States

    Rose Rosette Disease on Rose, Weaverville NC, May 2025 At our June meeting, celebrated ARS Master Rosarian, Sheree Wright, will offer a fascinating, deep dive into the most common problems in Carolina Rose Gardens and how to deal with them. Recently retired, Sheree is a former Furman University Horticulturist, whose 15 years at the University […]

  • July 13, ABRRS Meeting: Propagation for Everyone with James Robertson

    American Red Cross 100 Edgewood Drive, Upper Parking Area, Asheville, NC, United States

    James Robertson’s rose journey started back in 1989 with just 6 roses. Today, his yard in the Winston Salem area is home to between 350 and 400 roses. Along the way, James began experimenting with propagation techniques, which allowed him to constantly add new roses to his collection as well as sharing new roses with friends […]

  • February 8: Keeping Sharp in the Garden

    American Red Cross 100 Edgewood Drive, Upper Parking Area, Asheville, NC, United States

    Ever wondered how to keep your dull pruners or other tools sharp and smooth-working? Don’t miss our February meeting where our own Donna Sapp will lead a demonstration of tool sharpening techniques, and guide attendees as they practice their sharpening skills hands-on! She also will make recommendation of the best tools for the rose gardener!

  • “What’s Bugging My Roses?”

    You won’t want to miss this talk by Dr. Mark Windham, nationally recognized plant pathologist, rose educator, and one of the country’s leading experts on Rose Rosette Disease. Blending Humor with cutting-edge science, Dr. Windham will share with us the latest knowledge and techniques for dealing with Rose Rosette and a host of other rose […]

  • May 15–16: ABRRS Roses at the Black Mt Beautification Committee Garden Sale

    Black Mountain Town Square Parking Lot Corner of E. State and West Streets, Black Mountain, NC, United States

    The Asheville Blue Ridge Rose Society will have a dazzling collection of beautiful roses for sale at amazing prices at this wonderful plant sale in downtown Black Mountain. If you have been wanting to add brilliant, fragrant roses to your garden, this is the place you need to be!! From rambunctious ramblers and classy climbers, […]

  • May 22-24: The Asheville Blue Ridge Rose Society Exhibition at the NC Arboretum

    NC Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmstead Way, Asheville, NC, United States

    Step into a display hall filled with hundreds of stunning, fragrant rose blossoms! Roses of every imaginable color and size dazzle your senses. This is a Rose Exhibition unlike any other. Every rose on display here has been grown in our lush mountain environment, so if you want to experience the alluring colors and fragrances […]

  • May 29 – 30: The Plant Sale and Market at the NC Arboretum

    NC Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmstead Way, Asheville, NC, United States

    The Asheville Blue Ridge Rose Society will be joining over 30 local growers and vendors at this colorful Plant Sale at the North Carolina Arboretum. Our booth will feature a wide variety of roses from top breeders, including Weeks Roses and the legendary David Austin Collection. Graceful climbers, easy care shrub roses, dazzling Floribundas, compact […]