2025 Peninsula Rose Society Annual Rose Show (May 4th)

In Cooperation with Santa Clara County Rose Society 
and San Mateo County Rose Society

1400 Roosevelt Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94061

The Peninsula Rose Society, in cooperation with the San Mateo County Rose Society and the Santa Clara County Rose Society, will be holding their annual Rose Show and Sale in Redwood City on May 4, 2025.

Come enjoy beautiful winning roses submitted for the exhibition by members and the community. Submit your own, learn tips and tricks on growing roses, and take home your own rose plants from the Rose Sale propagated and cared for by Master and Consulting Rosarians.

Plus: Free demos, information on becoming a member, and tours of the Catherine Brennan Memorial Rose Garden. 

Theme: Roses Around the World – Creating Beauty in the Community

Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025

Venue: 1400 Roosevelt Avenue, Redwood City, CA

Schedule:

     Rose Judged Exhibits: 1:00 PM-4:00 PM

     Rose Sale: 12:00 PM-3:30 PM

     Other: Free Rose care information, talks, and membership information

More information to be posted closer to the event date.

About the program:

Get ready for the PRS May Rose Show! Thinking about exhibiting your roses? Whether this is your first time, or you want to refine your rose exhibiting techniques, we have the workshop for you!

In March, we will have a two-part program. Part 1 will be a workshop titled “How to Exhibit Roses for Rose Shows”, held from 6:00 to 6:45. Part 2 will begin at 7:00 and will cover the topic “Pests & Diseases of Roses.”

Part 1 will be a demonstration of how to exhibit roses for rose shows. Discover effective techniques for cutting, grooming, and placing roses in bottles to win ribbons. Information on entry tags, necessary tools, and travel tips will also be covered.

Barbara Gordon has been a member of the ARS for over 40 years. She is an ARS Horticulture and Arrangement Judge, Master CR. She grows over 400 roses in Mountain View, specializing in Miniature and Polyantha roses and everything else.

In Part 2: Roses might be the epitome of floral elegance, but they’re also high-maintenance horticultural stars. From sneaky aphids to the notorious black spot, the array of pests and diseases that can plague rose gardens is vast. This presentation will dive deep into the most common issues that rose enthusiasts face, offering both preventative strategies and effective treatments. We’ll explore natural and chemical solutions, share tips for maintaining rose health, and learn to identify early signs of trouble. Whether you’re a novice gardener or a seasoned rosarian, this presentation will equip you with the knowledge to keep your roses thriving and blooming. Join us to transform your garden into a robust oasis of rose splendor!

Joe Truskot is a master rosarian and past president of the Monterey Bay Rose Society. Joe has been growing roses in his garden in Salinas since 1993 including more than 300 hybrid teas, floribundas, polyanthas, old garden roses, and multiple forms of climbing roses. He is host of “In The Garden” on KSQD Santa Cruz, a weekly radio show devoted to everything about plants. He is a frequent speaker at rose societies and garden clubs and received the Consulting Rosarian of the Year from NCNH in 2016.

Joe is currently a member of the Monterey County Civil Grand Jury, a board member of the Monterey Bridge Club Unit 530, a classical music host on KSQD, and a fan of rescuing plants from abandoned gardens.

Prior to the presentation at 6:00 PM, we will have time for snacks and socialization, so plan on arriving at around 5:30 PM.

More Info can be found on the Join Us page.