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The American Rose Society offers numerous educational opportunities including monthly webinars on a variety of topics. Pat Shanley, Chair of the Webinar Committee, has put together an exciting line up with speakers from around the world. These webinars are provided free of charge for all American Rose Society members. There is a $5 fee for all others interested in attending a webinar. Questions about registering for webinars should be directed to Tanya Cole at Tanya@rose.org or 318-938-5402, ext.108.

  • March 22, 2025 · 11:00am – 2:00pm: “Special Roses!”
    • Speaker: Christian Bedard, Research & Licensing Director, Weeks Roses
    • “Special Roses!” Join us for a webinar presentation by Christian Bedard, Research and Licensing Director for Week Roses.  This program will feature the wonderful varieties that are come from Weeks Roses and what you can look forward to for your garden!
    • CR CREDIT APPROVED
    • https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3991848876343001941

 

SAVE THE DATE FOR THESE FUTURE PROGRAMS:

  • April 26, 2025 · 11:00am – 2:00pm: April 26, 2025 – Chris VanCleave, The Redneck Rosarian, RoseChat Podcast, Marketing & Publicity Director American Garden Rose Selections™ (AGRS™)
    • Speaker: Chris VanCleave, the Redneck Rosarian, RoseChat Podcast; Marketing & Publicity Director, American Garden Rose Selections™
    • “Celebrating American Garden Rose Selections™ (AGRS™) Award-Winning Roses!”
      Join us for an engaging webinar dedicated to exploring the fabulous roses recognized by the American Garden Rose Selections™ (AGRS™). This event promises to be a delightful journey into the world of extraordinary blooms that have earned prestigious honors for their beauty and resilience.
      The webinar will feature expert speaker, Chris VanCleave who will share insights on the remarkable varieties recognized by AGRS™, discussing the criteria for selection and the unique qualities that make these roses stand out in gardens across the country. Whether you’re a seasoned rose enthusiast or a newcomer eager to learn, this session will provide valuable information for all gardening levels.  Attendees will gain practical tips on how to incorporate these stunning varieties into their own gardens, ensuring a vibrant and rewarding gardening experience.
      Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of roses and enhance your gardening skills. Mark your calendars for this inspiring event and prepare to celebrate the beauty and diversity of these exceptional flowers.
    • CR CREDIT APPROVED
    • https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1352769183373118553
  • May 17, 2025 · 11:00am – 2:00pm: “Coming Up Roses – The High Country Roses Story”
    • Speaker: Matt Douglas, Owner, High Country Roses
    • Join us as Matt Douglas takes us inside High Country Roses!  
      Roses have been a way life for the Douglas-Campbell family since 1970 when Dr William Campbell first started High Country Roses. Matt Douglas represents the third generation of family leadership for the nursery.  High Country Roses has had two guiding tenants since its inception.  First, is a dedication to preserving and keeping old garden roses in commerce. Second is a desire to provide cold hardy own-root roses for customers in difficult climates. Today, the nursery produces about 40,000 own-root roses each year from our location in suburban Denver. 
    • CR CREDIT APPROVED
  • June 28, 2025 · 11:00am – 2:00pm: “Rose Selection in Different Soil and Climate Conditions”
    • Speaker Matthias Meilland, Sixth Generation Rose Breeder, House of Meilland
    • Join us for a webinar presentation by Matthias Meilland, Sixth Generation Rose Breeder, House of Meilland!  Since 1935, the House of Meilland has tested its varieties on both sides of the Atlantic. When Robert Pyle came to see the young Francis Meilland in France, in 1933, he told him to learn English and go see his varieties abroad. Francis did and traveled to the US in 1935. Since this era, the Meilland breeding team has traveled the world to see how their new seedlings were performing in different climate and soil conditions. These 90 years of data from Pennsylvania, California, Spain, Germany and France, produced varieties such as ‘Peace’, ‘Bonica’, ‘Eden Rose’ and ‘Papa Meilland’ and also incredible performers such as the ‘Drift ‘roses and many of the mid-western performing Hybrid Teas that embellish your gardens.
      We will dive into the selection program, see the winners and losers and we might even take a peek into the future of roses!
    • CR CREDIT APPROVED
  • July 26, 2025 · 11:00am – 2:00pm: “An Update on Breeding Roses for Black Spot Resistance”
    • Speaker: Dr. David Zlesak, Professor of Horticulture, University of Wisconsin River Falls
  • August 23, 2025 · 11:00am – 2:00pm: “Rethinking Late Summer & Fall Rose Health Strategies”
    • Speaker: Dr. Mark Windham, Professor Emeritus of Plant Pathology, The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
  • September 27, 2025 · 11:00am – 2:00pm: “Designing a Garden for Rose Collectors. The Normal Rules Don’t Apply!”
    • Speaker: Paul Zimmerman, Owner, Paul Zimmerman Roses Consulting and Design
  • October 25, 2025 · 11:00am – 2:00pm: “What’s New with Jackson & Perkins”
    • Speaker: Wes Harvell, Rose Category Manager & Rosarian for Jackson Perkins Park Acquisitions Inc.
  • November 22, 2025 · 11:00am – 2:00pm: Topic TBA
    • Speaker: Thomas Proll, Chief Hybridizer, Kordes Roses

About the American Rose Society: The American Rose Society is a non-profit, educational organization founded in 1892 to promote the culture, preservation and ap- preciation of the rose and to improve its standard of excellence for all people through education and research. Its headquarters is located in Shreveport, Louisiana, at the American Rose Center, home of “America’s Rose Garden.”

About the American Rose Center: The American Rose Center was established in 1974 and serves as the national headquarters site for the American Rose Society. “America’s Rose Garden” is the largest public garden in the United States dedicated to roses.

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