The Louisville Rose Society is a non-profit organization, affiliated with the American Rose Society. In addition to educational programs, some of the benefits of membership are a monthly bulletin, garden tours, the assistance of local Consulting Rosarians, and the friendship of other growers. The mission of the Louisville Rose Society is to encourage interest in and cultivation of the rose.

The Louisville Rose Society was organized in 1953 and incorporated in 1956. 

2023 Meeting Schedule: 

Sunday March 26 – Presentation via Zoom: Minis and Minifloras by Gary Rankin (Saint Xavier Campus)

Sunday April 23 – “So you think you can start a rose!” – by Paula Williams

Sunday, May 21 – Garden Tour at a member’s garden.

Sunday, June 25- Frankfort Capitol Rose Garden and Wilson’s Nursery Road Trip

Sunday July 23 – Zoom Meeting

Sunday August 27 – What Do Judges Look For at a Show? by Linda Jansing (St Xavier Campus)

Saturday September 30 – LRS Rose Show (Sutherland Hardware & Mercantile)

Sunday October 22 – Year in Review (Saint Xavier Campus)

Sunday November 19 – Winter Preparation Panel (Saint Xavier Campus)