The Syracuse Rose Society is the oldest rose society in continuous existence in the United States affiliated with the American Rose Society. Founded in 1911, the Syracuse Rose Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to promote, educate and celebrate the world of roses.
Charitable contributions to continue our work are welcomed! DONATION FORM
Volunteer Opportunities!
Volunteer work at the Mill Rose Garden underway (weather permitting) on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. All are welcome!
The SRS has a MeetUp.com page! Spread the word!
The SRS has a brand new listing on CNY Volunteer/United Way website!
Scroll down the page and you'll see our SRS box. If you can, please sign up and volunteer at the Mills Garden!
JUNE IS ROSE MONTH!
June 14: The annual Rose Day will be held at the Mills Garden at Thornden Park. Be sure to make plans to stop by the garden to celebrate with us.
ROSE SHOW CANCELED: Due to a variety of circumstances, it's been decided we will NOT hold SRS Rose Show this year. But stay tuned for more info on a Rose Exhibition in August!
MANY HANDS MANY SEASONS
A YouTube Video by Jay Lurie
We hope you will take the time to watch this YouTube video about the Syracuse Rose Society and the E.M. Mills Rose Garden. Many of our hardworking volunteers are featured in this well-done video by Jay Lurie. It captures the spirit and love the SRS puts into caring for the garden six months out of the year.
Do you have a rose question? Do you need rose info?
We're here to help!
Are you looking for help on planting roses?
Need to know how to maintain your roses?
Look no further! Just click on these links (or contact a SRS Rosarian below):
How to prune roses (and other useful links)
Here's a list of Consulting Rosarians who are available to answer your rose related questions.
Baldwinsville: Mary Ann Rink -- 315-652-9145 -- rink4roses@hotmail.com
Cicero: Diane Fini - 315-506-5814 - frogladyi@aol.com
Cleveland: Darlene Lowell -- 315-741-1985 -- darmaried58@gmail.com
Fayetteville-Manlius: Sue Kamp –315-449-2726 sskamp@windstream.net
Fayetteville: Jim Wagner -- 315-637-6276 -- jimdoriswagn@aol.com
Ithaca: Leon Ginenthal -- 607-351-1336 -- derrosenmeister@gmail.com
Little Falls: Jim Kahler -- 315-823-3878 -- jimredrose@hotmail.com
Liverpool: David Stever -- 315-457-4729 -- greenrosedave@aol.com
Liverpool: Debbie Holihan - 315-247-9017 - abstracted44@gmail.com
Manlius: Joe and Ann Gibson -- 315-682-9688 -- ambushe@yahoo.com
Rome: Ronald Broughton - 315-339-4079 - rbrought@twcny.rr.com
Skaneateles: Pat Pohl -- 315-685-0114 -- patriciampohl@gmail.com
Syracuse/East: Dorothy White -- 315-445-1381
Syracuse/East: Pam Dooling -- 315-463-0831 -- jhdpad@twcny.rr.com
Syracuse/East: Sonia Kragh - 315-449-2729 - sykragh@yahoo.com
WEDDING PHOTOS AT THE GARDEN
The Mills Rose Garden is one of the prime locations in Syracuse for outdoor events including summer wedding photos. The Mills Rose Garden was named Best Wedding Photo Spot in the "The Best of Syracuse" Syracuse New Times annual poll.
But did you know a city permit is needed to reserve the park?
Call the Syracuse Department of Parks and Rec to secure a permit at (315) 473-4330.
For the latest SRS news, photos and more go to our Facebook Page.
Get social with the SRS on Facebook!
For rose-related questions or information, contact the Syracuse Rose Society