Rhode Island Rose Society News

Excitement is building for the RI Rose Society Rose Show "Salute of Roses for our Service Providers" on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Shepherd of the Valley Church. Open Free to the Public. You do not have to be a member to exhibit roses or arrangements. For more information see our website at rirs.org or contact Nancy at rirose@gmail.com 


“Salute of Roses for our Service Providers”

The Rhode Island Rose Society invites you to our 24th Annual Rose Show on Saturday, June 10, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Shepherd of the Valley Church, 604 Seven Mile Road, Hope, RI. Stroll among the fragrances, colors and petals of 100’s of locally grown and exhibited roses from hybrid teas, to shrubs to Old Garden Roses. Vote for the ‘Most Fragrant Rose.’

This year’s theme was chosen to honor those who have worked diligently to help us with all our Covid needs during the last three years. View arrangements designed to celebrate each group. The six classes salute our Doctors and Nurses, Police and Firemen, Military Personnel, Teachers, Volunteers, and a special ‘Hat’s Off to Zoom.’ Vote for your favorite.

Do you grow roses? Consider exhibiting your GARDEN-GROWN ROSES in the Novice Class. All submissions must be entered between 7-10:15 AM for impartial Judging. There are plenty of Rose Society members available to help you present your roses in the best possible light, so cut long stems and bring your roses to the show for a fun experience. Contact Nancy at rirsrose@gmail.com  or visit our website at www.rirs.org. 

Consulting Rosarians will be available all afternoon to answer your rose care questions. There will be a Rose Care Presentation at 2:00 pm. Admission is free for all and the venue is handicap accessible, so join us for a rosy afternoon.

Nancy Gaiewski and Linda Joslin, Rose Show Chairs