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.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC!
The Syracuse Parks & Rec Department has scheduled a paver project this summer for the Mills Rose Garden. For the safety of the public, there will be limited or no access to the Mills Garden. We will not be hosting our annual Rose Day this year.
Please contact the Syracuse Parks & Rec Department for further information.
The 2026 SRS Rose Show
Mark your calendar and plan to bring your roses to an 102nd Annual Rose Show on Saturday, June 20! Location: Masonic Center, 648 Centerville Place, North Syracuse, NY 13212.
Free parking is at the side and rear of the building
No entry fee; Show is open to the public at 1 pm
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.
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.
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 sskamp45@gmail.com
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