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  

THE MILLS GARDEN: CELEBRATING 100 YEARS 

The SRS has begun organizing for Rose Day 2024 and it is also the 100th anniversary of the E.M. Mills Garden!

Rose Day 2024 is scheduled for Saturday, June 15 from 11am to 3 pm. Mark your calendars!

For people wanting group tours of the garden, please contact us at our SRS email address 

Volunteer Opportunities!


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 Facebook 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):

Seasonal rose care tips

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

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