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We’re excited to welcome Pamela Greenewald, owner of Angel Gardens, as our March, 2026, Nashville Rose Society speaker. Pamela will be speaking to us virtually from Alachua, Florida.

Angel Gardens is one of only three commercial rose nurseries in the world growing roses 100% organically, with nearly 2,000 varieties grown on their own roots.

Pamela is a passionate collector and preservationist specializing in antique, old, and rare roses—including Teas, Chinas, Noisettes, Bourbons, Polyanthas, Hybrid Musks, climbers, and rare shrub roses—many of which are in danger of disappearing. Her nursery ships roses nationwide and has introduced rare varieties sourced from France, the UK, and Germany. During this virtual presentation, Pamela will share practical, proven methods for growing healthy, vibrant roses organically, even in challenging heat and humidity, while protecting both gardeners and the environment.

Pamela has served as Good Earth Chairwoman for the American Rose Society, is an active board member of the Heritage Roses Group, and founded the North Central Florida Heritage Roses Group, which maintains an organic rose garden benefiting hospice patients. She is also the founder of Rose Garden Angels, Inc., a nonprofit supporting veterans with PTSD through horticultural therapy.

As a special bonus, Nashville Rose Society members will receive a 10% discount from Angel Gardens.

The Ed Jones Auditorium at the Ellington Agriculture Center is located at 416 Hogan Road, Nashville, TN 37220. Click here for detailed directions.

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Join us for our first Nashville Rose Society meeting of 2026 — a relaxed meet and greet designed especially to welcome new members and reconnect with returning friends. We’ll spend time getting to know one another, share what’s ahead for the season, and provide updates on the relocation of the NRS Rose Study Garden to a new on-site location due to parking garage construction.

We’ll also enjoy a show-and-tell of recent photos from local rose gardens, highlighting what’s growing around Middle Tennessee. Whether you’re new to roses or a long-time grower, this is a perfect opportunity to connect, learn, and kick off the year together.

Location Note: This meeting will be held in the Bradford Room at the Cheekwood Estate & Gardens Frist Center, a new meeting location on the Cheekwood campus (not the Massey Center used in previous years). Please plan to enter Cheekwood via the main weekend entrance and follow signage to the Frist Center. 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.

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Enjoy the holiday spirit with your fellow Rose Society members and guests at the 2025 Nashville Rose Society Year End Holiday Party! The party will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 2:00pm-4:00pm. The party will be held at the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, located at 3421 Belmont Blvd, Nashville. The Community Foundation is located at the corner of Belmont and Woodmont – easy to find and parking is great. Enter the parking lot from Belmont Blvd. The lobby of the bldg and our meeting room is directly in front of you. There will be a sign on the door.

NRS will provide turkey, ham, rolls and drinks, and dinnerware; members are asked to bring their favorite dish.

There will be a short program with end of year items.

We have the room from 1-4:30 for those of you who help set-up, and we have to return the tables, etc. when we finish at 4.

Please see Marty’s email to RSVP by Friday, December 5, if you plan to attend.

Happy Holidays!

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Even in the South, winter can seem like an eternity. Plants with winter interest can make gray days more bearable by adding a spark of color and life to an otherwise dormant landscape. There are so many underutilized plants on the market today that not only flower, but have interesting bark, great winter leaf color, and tantalizing textures. Not only do many of these beauties look good in the winter, they look great in the spring and summer, too! With some new additions to your landscape, your enjoyment will extend through all the seasons.

The Sunday, November 2, 2025, meeting of the Nashville Rose Society will be held at the Ellington Agriculture Center Ed Jones Auditorium, 416 Hogan Road, Nashville, TN 37220. Our program will be presented by Jason Reeves. Jason has presented to the NRS in the past and is always a crowd-pleaser.

Jason grew up on a farm in West Tennessee, where he fell in love with the plant world. He received his Master’s degree in Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape Design from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. In 2002, he became a research horticulturist and curator of the University of Tennessee Gardens located at the West Tennessee Research and Education Center in Jackson, Tennessee.

Jason’s colorful plant combinations and unique garden art, made by recycling everyday objects, draws several thousand people to the Center’s annual lawn and garden show, Summer Celebration. His past experiences include work at the Opryland Conservatories in Nashville, Missouri Botanical Garden, Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania, and in private gardens in New Zealand. When he’s not bringing the grounds to life with his imaginative garden displays, he’s evaluating hundreds of new and unique plants for the state’s green industry; speaking at gardening symposiums or traveling the world leading gardening tours, and serving as a contributing editor to Fine Gardening magazine. He is also a landscape designer and consultant whose influence may be seen in landscapes across Tennessee in the form of distinct plant combinations. You can follow him on Facebook at Jason Reeves – in the garden

NRS Silent Auction Fund Raiser

Start planning now for what you will bring for the NRS Silent Auction Fund Raiser. Suggested items include baked goods, garden produce, gardening items such as gloves, trowels, etc., flower arranging items such as vases or Kenzan/frogs, flower arrangements, and plants. Arrive for the meeting about 1:00pm if you have items for the silent auction. Bidding will begin at 1:30pm and will close at 3:30pm. Payments for purchased items can be made with cash, check or Venmo (a 3% surcharge will be added).

We hope to see you!

Click here for more information on how to find the Ellington Agriculture Center, Ed Jones Auditorium.

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You do not want to miss Ron Daniels Gadwall Abby Annual Rose Tour to be held on October 18, 2025, from 10am till 4pm. Gadwall Abby is located a 1000 Gadwall Circle, Hendersonville, TN 37075. Ron’s garden has over 150 roses of all types and many companion plants.

Ron is an ARS Master Rosarian, a Member of the Nashville Rose Society, and a Master Gardener. His book Rose Therapy will be available for purchase. You can learn more about Ron and his book at rosetherapybook.com.

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