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
Become a SRS Member APPLICATION FORM
2025 ROSE DAY
It was quite the celebration of roses at Mills Garden on June 11!
Thank you to all who came!
The Syracuse Rose Society's 101st annual Rose Show was held June 21 at the Masonic Center in North Syracuse. Congrats to all who earned ribbons!
Go to our Facebook page for more photos!
DID YOU KNOW OUR SRS MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
The SRS is dedicated to promote, educate and celebrate the world of roses, not just within our membership but with EVERYONE! The SRS warmly welcomes the public to come and learn about roses and the benefits of SRS membership at one or both of these events. Meetings are FREE.
Here is our upcoming schedule!
JULY 10: 6:30 pm Mills Rose Garden (Evaluating Our Roses)
AUGUST 9: 1 pm Garden Tour at the home of Pat Pohl
Volunteer Opportunities!
Wondering how you can volunteer at the Mills Rose Garden?
We are on VolunteerCNY!
Click here for more info and please share with friends!
The Syracuse Rose Society is always looking for individuals and groups to volunteer at the Mills Rose Garden! Work at the Garden begins in April on Wednesday mornings (weather permitting). There is always plenty to do and no gardening experience necessary! Visit our VolunteerCNY page orFacebook page for updates.
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 -- 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
Manlius: Eileen Hudack - 315-427-1002 - evhudack03@earthlink.net
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