Joining means being part of an active community.
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The North Bay Rosarian
is North Bay Rose Society's monthly e-newsletter, a great source for rose ramblings and expanded stories on Bay Area rose culture.
Consider submitting a story, photo, link, or original artwork.
The publication deadline is the last Monday of the month before the meeting.
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Education
is a cornerstone of our mission. We develop an array of captivating programs presented both at monthly meetings and at supplemental events ranging from horticulture & agriculture science to art practice.
Our programs are for members of every skill level and experience.
Members in good standing for at least 2 consecutive years with North Bay Rose Society and concurrent membership with the American Rose Society along with three letters of recommendation from peer CR’s, can apply to study and sit for the national Consulting Rosarian Exam to earn the credentials of CR.
Members who are interested in horticulture, arranging, and photography, with experience in exhibition and rose culture can apply to study as an apprentice judge. Didactic and practical instruction proceed a rigorous board exam that includes rose identification, standards of excellence, and horticulture & design theory. After successfully completing a minimum of five proctored exhibition shows, the apprentice judge can apply for full accreditation with the American Rose Society.
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Exhibition
Members that have interest in showing roses can participate in our historic rose shows.
North Bay Rose Society has produced a local rose show annually for 42 years.
Our Northern California-Nevada-Hawai’i district of the American Rose Society (that now proudly includes Southwest Oregon) boasts more than 20 local societies who also produce shows throughout the year that welcome participation by North Bay members.
Local, District, and National honors are awarded at Rose Shows including stunning trophies, certificates, rosettes, and place ribbons.
North Bay Rose Society members can participate in “Little Rose Shows” at monthly meetings during rose blooming months to practice their skills for formal shows. Little rose shows are a fun, zero-pressure opportunity to learn.
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Life Long Friendships
Buddies. Confidants. Friends. Family . . .
Our Society is more than a group of people that talk roses.
We are an inclusive, friendly, chosen family of folks from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences.
We lean on one another.
We celebrate individual’s gifts and work together to accomplish great things.
Come for the roses, stay for the people.
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Philanthropy
The North Bay Rose Society is a robust member of the North San Francisco Bay Community, and far beyond.
We champion causes by awarding endowments throughout the year.
Our NBRS Martina Felix Gallegos Memorial Scholorship is awarded to students persuing horticultural/floral arts education.
We adopted the Lincoln Elementary School Wellness Center in Vallejo, CA and championed the work of an angel in faded jeans, Miss Carmen who provides service to students far beyond expectation.
Donations to local and global food banks are made throughout the year.
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A Network of Rosarians
Members of NBRS are automatically members of the Northern California-Nevada-Hawai’i District of the American Rose Society. Our sister societies welcome us with open arms to participate in their programs, shows, and causes.
We have a network of fellow rosarians in our district and throughout the United States. In fact, North Bay Rose Society has members from around the country.
Come For the Roses, Stay for the People
Join the North Bay Rose Society Today
Membership is open to anyone interested in roses.
Membership is $15/per year per person, or $20/year per family
Past Meetings
past meetings activities
January 8, 2023 - Jennifer Thomas, a rep from Felco, described rose tools and their maintenance, and information on winter rose pruning was also presented.
February 12, 2023 - Annina Puccio, Director of Events and Advocacy at The Monarch MilkWeed Project, gave important information on how to plant to attract Monarchs and other pollinators.
March 12, 2023 - Casper Curto, an experienced licensed Landscape Design-Build Contractor and a member of the California Landscape Contractors Association, presented 'Garden Design 101.'
April 2, 2023 - NBRS members Eileen Jackson and Iona Stuart presented rose show tips and information about creating rose arrangements.
May 21, 2023 - Joe Truskot gave an interesting presentation on 'Bugs: Good, Bad and Benign."
February 14, 2022 - ARS Master Rosarian Karen Anne McCann presented a program on fertilizers.
March 13, 2022 - ARS Master Rosarian Rebecca Shaw presented a hands-on workshop on rose arrangements.
April 10, 2022 - ARS Master Rosarian and Horticultural Judge Eileen Jackson presented a program on getting your roses ready for the rose show.
November 13, 2022 - ARS Master Rosarian Karen Anne McCann presented a program on new roses. This also included presentations by a few NBRS members on their favorite roses.
April 12, 2021 - ARS Consulting Rosarian and garden writer Debbie Arrington presented 'How to Test a Plant.'
May 10, 2021 - ARS Former President Master Rosarian and Hort. Judge Jolene Adams presented 'Creative Climbers.'
June 14, 2021 - ARS CR Joe Truskot gave a presentation on Rose Crown Gall disease.
July 12, 2021 - ARS CR Stuart Dalton presented 'Mid-Year Rose Care.'
August 9, 2021 - ARS CR Charlie Malarkey presented the ARS presentation on 'David Austin Roses.'
October 11, 2021 - ARS Hort. Judge, Arrangements Judge, and Master Rosarian Ann Marie Harris presented 'Ladies in White,' on white roses in Impressionist paintings.
November 8, 2021 - Matt Douglas from High Country Roses presented information on new and recently introduced roses.