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Monday, April 7, 5:00 – 7:30 pm – Kara Jamison, “Summer Blooms”
Through her work with cut flowers, Kara has hosted pop-up shops, bouquet subscriptions, custom floral design services, and has grown and designed florals for multiple weddings. Her expertise has been featured on Talk of the Town Nashville, Volunteer Gardener, and Bloom TV Network, as well as in publications like The Turquoise Iris Journal, Nashville Voyager, and the University of Tennessee’s Cut Flower publication.
Above all, Kara is passionate about sharing the joy of growing cut flowers, inspiring others to cultivate beauty and creativity in their own lives.
Learn more about Kara on her website bloomingjoyflowerco.com or on social media (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok) as @bloomingjoyflowerco.
The Cheekwood Estate and Gardens is located at 1200 Forrest Park Dr, Nashville, Tennessee 37205. The meetings are free to guests, as is admission to Cheekwood for meetings. Simply tell the gate attendant that you are there for the Nashville Rose Society meeting.
We look forward to seeing you!
Monday, March 3, 5:00 – 7:30 pm – “Bloom & Grow”
The March meeting of the Nashville Rose Society will be held on Monday (Note the day!), March 3, in the Massey Auditorium at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens.
A pruning demonstration will begin at 5:30 in the Rose Study Garden (weather permitting). Afterwards, join us for an inspiring and educational presentation, “Bloom & Grow,” where you’ll learn the art and science of cultivating stunning roses in Middle Tennessee.
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a beginner, this program will provide essential tips on planting, nurturing, and maintaining healthy rose bushes. Discover the secrets to creating a thriving garden filled with vibrant blooms, and gain insights into pruning techniques, disease and pest management as well as organic options that work in our environment. Let your passion for gardening flourish as you learn how to make your roses bloom and grow!
The Cheekwood Estate and Gardens is located at 1200 Forrest Park Dr, Nashville, Tennessee 37205. The meetings are free to guests, as is admission to Cheekwood for meetings. Simply tell the gate attendant that you are there for the Nashville Rose Society meeting.
We look forward to seeing you!
How to find Ellington Agriculture Center, Ed Jones Auditorium
The Ed Jones Auditorium at the Ellington Agriculture Center is located at 416 Hogan Road, Nashville, TN 37220.
Finding the Center
From I-65: Take Exit #78-A east on Harding Place. Take a right at the second light onto Trousdale Drive. Travel south on Trousdale for approximately 1.5 miles. Turn left on to Hogan Road at the four-way stop. Hogan Road ends at the front gates of the Ellington Agricultural Center. Note: all buildings have identifying lawn signs for your convenience.
From I-24: Take exit #56 west on Harding Place to the Nolensville Road intersection at Walmart. Turn left onto Nolensville Road and travel south 1/10 mile and turn right onto Edmondson Pike. Travel 1 1/2 miles on Edmondson Pike. The east entrance to Ellington Agricultural Center is on the right.
Finding the Building
To the Ed Jones Auditorium: Enter the front gates from Hogan Road. Bear to your right. The Moss Building (antebellum style mansion) will be on your left at the top of the hill. Follow the drive until you reach the auditorium (a large white barn-like structure that sits at the end of the lawn behind the mansion.) It is located at 416 Hogan Road.
We hope to see you!
February 2, 1:30 – 4:00pm – “Buzz Session: Rose, Thorn & Bud”
The first meeting of the Nashville Rose Society in 2025 will be held on February 2, 2025, at the Ellington Agriculture Center Ed Jones Auditorium, 416 Hogan Road, Nashville, TN 37220.
Join us for a Buzz Session! This meeting will provide an opportunity for you to share what you love about growing roses, to present your challenges over the past year or so, and to tell us how the NRS can be helpful to you as you work to cultivate healthy roses. The meeting will begin with hospitality and introductions, and the program will begin at approximately 2:15pm.
Attendees will be assigned to tables to balance the groups. Following the discussions, we will meet back as a group and each table will present any comments of note from their discussions.
This meeting is an excellent opportunity to meet you fellow NRS members, share your successes in your garden, and get advice on what you might want to do differently.
We hope to see you!
Click here for more information on how to find the Ellington Agriculture Center, Ed Jones Auditorium.