Listed below are the past 2022 meetings and events of the Nashville Rose Society.
2023
NRS Monthly Meeting Calendar
The Nashville Rose Society Programming Committee, led by John Wendler, has been working hard to plan the 2023 monthly meeting calendar. The programs are subject to change, but save the dates. You do not want
February 5, 2:00-4:30pm – NRS Members’ Favorite Tools & Gadgets
It is February. It is cold outside and the roses are still enjoying their winter nap. For us humans, now is the time to begin to assess the supplies we will need in the spring,
February 18, 8am-4pm – 2023 Tenarky District Winter Workshop & Photo Contest
The Tenarky District Winter Workshop & Photo Contest will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the Cheekwood Estate & Gardens Massey Auditorium in Nashville. The Workshop will include educational seminars, a photo contest,
March 5, 2:00-4:30pm, Troy Marden – “Inspiring Gardens Near and Far”
The Nashville Rose Society is excited to have Troy Marden as our guest speaker for the March 5, 2023, meeting. Troy has been fortunate to travel the world and visit some of its most inspiring
April 2, 2:00-4:30pm, Cindy Worch – “Growing Roses Sustainably”
Please note - the meeting is on Sunday, April 2 at Cheekwood Massey Auditorium. Not as originally posted for April 1!! In Growing Roses Sustainably, Cindy Worch challenges the myth that growing roses must be
May 7 – NRS Spring Grand Prix Rose Show
NOTE!! new location for the May 2023 meeting of the Nashville Rose Society! The 2023 Spring Grand Prix will be held on Sunday, May 7, in the Ed Jones Auditorium at Ellington Agriculture Center,
May 13-14 – 69th Annual Birmingham Rose Show
Click here for the show information and schedule. The 69th Annual Birmingham Rose Show is presented by the Birmingham Rose Society on Mother's Day weekend at the beautiful Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Mother's Day weekend has
May 27-28 – Ron Daniels Gadwall Abbey’s Open Garden
Ron Daniels, co-president of the Nashville Rose Society and Master Rosarian, will host his Gadwall Abbey's Open Rose Garden & Book Signing on Saturday, May 27, 10am - 4pm, and on Sunday, May 28, 1pm
June 2-3 – 2023 Tenarky District Arrangements Workshop
The 2023 Tenarky District Arrangements Workshop will be held on June 2-3, 2023, at the Hampton Inn in Pleasant View, Tennessee. We are excited to share that our guest instructor will be Gerry Mahoney, president
June 11, 2:00 – 4:00pm – Jeff Garrett, “Rooting and Budding Roses”
The speaker for the June 11, 2023, meeting of the Nashville Rose Society will be Jeff Garrett, ARS Master Rosarian and National Trophy winner for rose exhibiting. Jeff will talk about "Rooting and Budding Roses".
July 9, 2:00-4:30pm – Peter Grimaldi, “Roses at Cheekwood and Roses at Home” PLUS Ice Cream Social
The Nashville Rose Society is pleased to have Peter Grimaldi, VP of Gardens & Facilities at Cheekwood, as our guest speaker for our July 9, 2023, monthly meeting. The July meeting will be the SECOND
August 6, 2:00-4:30pm – Austin Lohan, ” Hydrangeas 101″
The Nashville Rose Society is pleased to have Austin Lohan, one of the leading horticulturists at Bates Nursery, as our guest speaker for our August 6, 2023, monthly meeting. Do you want to know how
August 17-26, Wilson County and Tennessee State Fair Rose Shows
Bring your roses to the Fairs! Members of the Nashville Rose Society are invited to compete in the Wilson County Rose Show. The State Rose Show is open to all Tennessee Residents 18 years of
September 9, 9:00am-3:00pm – “A Walk Through Sumner Gardens
The Sumner County Master Gardeners invite you to "A Walk Through Sumner Gardens", the second annual self-guided garden tour. Experience five colorful and creative gardens throughout Sumner county. Begin your tour at any location: 1.
Sept. 10, 2-4:30 – Fall Grand Prix Rose Show at Cheekwood
The 2023 Fall Grand Prix Rose Show will be held during the Nashville Rose Society regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Sunday, September 10, 2023, in the Massey Auditorium at Cheekwood Gardens & Estate. The purpose