Desert Rose Society
What's on in the desert,
at the Desert Rose Society
January 13, 2026, 4:30 pm
Hal Reynolds, Master Consulting Rosarians
Our January DRS meeting (Jan 13, 2026-4:30 pm) will be a presentation by our own Master Rosarian, Hal Reynolds. He will be talking about how to graft roses (and save yourself a ton of money). Hal, with his years of experience, has many “tricks and tips” to improve success rates.
Past Meetings
November 11, 2025, 4:30 pm
Robert Russell, President, San Diego Rose Society
He will be speaking on designing a Rose Garden from beginning stages of planning,
and the tools needed for successful Rose Gardening.
May 13, 2025, 4:30 pm
Annual Members Potluck
We gather each year at an estate in Palm Springs for a potluck and social event.
An invitation is sent to all members.
October 14, 2025, 4:30 pm
Freddy Hooper, Master Gardener, DRS Member
The Fundamentals of Growing Beautiful Roses in the Desert.
April 8, 2025, 4:30 pm
Desert Rose Society's Little Rose Show
Local rose growers and DRS members are invited to show their roses and rose arrangements in a casual and educational setting. The public is invited to view the rose show.
Check out the Rose Show page for results.
March 11, 2025, 4:30 pm
Beth Van Boxtel, Certified Consulting Rosarian, and a UCCE Master Gardener
"My top 20 Fragrance Roses and their basic care"
Beth teaches and inspires home gardeners to grow the best roses in their yards. She currently maintains a large rose garden of 200 roses. She volunteers with the San Diego Rose Society and she has won the Rising Star Award from the American Rose Society. She is also a rose exhibitor at the San Diego County Fair, and won over 125 ribbons in 2024.
February 11, 2025, 4:30 pm
Susan Horn, ARS Southwest Vice District Director
"David Austin and the Romance of English Roses"
Suzanne Horn is a Silver Honor Medal recipient from the Pacific Southwest District Rose Society. She lives in Glendale and is noted for growing all of her Roses in Pots! She also regularly writes Articles American Rose Society Magazine.
Saturday, January 4, 2025 8am
Plan to help with the pruning of
the Palm Desert Rose Garden
This is a big undertaking, the 100 bushes all need to be pruned, the cuttings gathered and the concrete swept. We need many hands. The few of us who do consistently show up are older, have health issues and just cannot sit or squat for 3 or more hours to complete the pruning. As a society that promotes roses and education it is our responsibility to maintain this event as a public service.
Two to four of us cannot do this alone. A public demonstration of rose pruning techniques will be presented.
Please join us there and support the Desert Rose Society!
Saturday, January 3, 2026 8am
Plan to help with the pruning of
the Palm Desert Rose Garden
This is a big undertaking, the 100 bushes all need to be pruned, the cuttings gathered and the concrete swept. We need many hands. The few of us who do consistently show up are older, have health issues and just cannot sit or squat for 3 or more hours to complete the pruning. As a society that promotes roses and education it is our responsibility to maintain this event as a public service.
Two to four of us cannot do this alone. A public demonstration of rose pruning techniques will be presented.
Please join us there and support the Desert Rose Society!