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
Be sure to join us at our upcoming 2026 meetings!
FEBRUARY
Date: Feb 12
Time: 11:30am
Location: North Syracuse Public Library, Community Room. 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse NY.
Topic: Sustainable Gardening and Deer Management.
MARCH
Date: March 14
Time: 1pm
Location: Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard Street, Fayetteville NY.
Topic: Container Rose Gardening. Special presentation by Zoom by Jason Capote. Jason is a Consulting Rosarian and Horticulture Judge based in NYC with decades of experience growing and showing roses.
Both meetings are open to the public!
SPECIAL OCCASION PHOTOS AT THE GARDEN
The Mills Rose Garden is one of the prime locations in Syracuse for outdoor events including senior pictures, prom photosand summer wedding photos.
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.
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
For the latest SRS news, photos and more go to our Facebook Page.
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For rose-related questions or information, contact the Syracuse Rose Society