Newly purchased bench for the Display Garden. It's a great place to enjoy the flowers.
Rosarians gather at John Mahoney's Garden in Corral de Tierra, Salinas, July 25, 2026.
Alladin's Nursery and Gift Shop, Watsonville
Master Rosarians Janey Leonardich and Joe Truskot
at San Lorenzo Garden Center, Santa Cruz, 1/24/2026
Join the Monterey Bay Rose Society and get special invitations to visit private rose gardens.
Liverpool Remembers, 1990, hybrid tea - Fryer
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Welcome Rose Lovers!Second Saturday Work Days
Throughout the season, join us at the Display Garden to deadhead the roses, pull a few weeds, and pick up any discarded stuff. It's always the second Saturday of the month around ten a.m.. You'll have a chance to chat with experienced rose growers and get valuable advice on fertilizing, insects, and great blooms. This is an ongoing event. Many thanks to John Mahoney and Janay Leonardich for opening their gardens this year for Rose Society gatherings.
The Monterey Bay Rose Society was founded in 1980 to serve rose growers and enthusiasts in the unique climate found in Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties. We hold gatherings throughout the year and encourage you to join us. We keep membership dues to just $25 per year and it's time to re-up. Send yours in and add a donation!
MBRS c/o Judy Sauvé 4003 Chris Court Soquel, CA 95073 Our meetings offer informative speakers and demonstrations, our newsletter provides monthly updates and articles by experienced rose growers, and our Display Garden gives you living proof that you can grow healthy, blooming roses throughout the year on California's Coast. Follow the links at the top of this page for much more content. Upcoming Events
Display Garden Maintenance and Rose Education The Monterey Bay Rose Society maintains a public garden with more than 130 roses at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. The roses represent a wide variety of colors and styles -- all of which do well in our climate. We meet monthly on every second Saturday (10 a.m.) to share our knowledge with the public and keep the roses looking their best. We'd love to have you join us -- bring your gloves and pruners for hands-on learning how to promote more blooms during the season. Rose experts will be there to answer your questions. Location: Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds -- 2601 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville -- the rose garden is located near the horse arena -- enter through the Livestock Gate More info: Contact Judy Sauve: judyfsauve@comcast.net ____________________________________________________________ Monthly Meetings Santa Cruz County Fair September 16 to 21, 2026 Sign Up to Work the Display Garden by contacting Judy Sauvé. |