Upcoming Events:
Baton Rouge Rose Society
Holiday Social
2-4 PM Sunday
December 3, 2023
Hosted by Floyd and Frances Falcon
4302 French Village Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Let’s kick off the Holidays with a special gathering at the Falcon's. They will be serving their famous brisket along with good cheer. Bring something to share like an appetizer, salad, covered dish, etc. The club will supply the meat and the drinks. You supply the holiday cheer!
Propagation Day
November 19, 2023
9-11 AM
Baton Rouge Botanic Garden
Rose Garden
Learn the basics of rose propagation and take home some rose cuttings that may eventually grace your home garden. Propagation directions and advice will be available from experiened gardeners and in rpinted form. All necessary propagation materials will be provided. Light refreshments will be served.
September 9, 2023
In 2005, Hurricane Katrina destroyed Peggy Martin’s garden, which included over 400 roses. Only one rose, an unidentified pass-along rose, survived against incredible odds. The story quickly spread and touched hearts around the world. The rose became a symbol of hope and was officially named Peggy Martin Rose. Today the Peggy Martin Rose is grown in gardens everywhere. Special guest Peggy Martin will tell her true story of how the rose became a symbol of hope and resilienceNew text box
Water and a few snacks will be provided for attendees.
August 12, 2023
Botanic Garden Plant Sale
Under the Crape Myrtles
Indepemdence Park
8:00 AM -12:oo PM
Meeting
Spring Pruning Day
9 am–4 pm Saturday and Sunday. $7; children younger than twelve are free, as are LSU and Southern University students. Details at the LSU AgCenter's Facebook page or by calling (225) 578-1205.
Botanic Garden Spring Plant Sale
The BRRS will be at the spring sale with roses for sale and maybe some other pot plants. If you would like to help or have roses to donate for the sale, please call Dawn Plaisance at 225.964.0324.
Past Events:
Meeting
Choosing Your Rose
Baton Rouge Botanical Gardens
Plant Sale
Saturday
August 13, 2022
8 AM - 12 PM
Independence Park
Baton Rouge Botanic Gardens
Under the Crape Myrtles
Sale Includes
ROSES, HERBS, FERNS, NATIVE PLANTS, PERENNIALS, GINGERS, DAYLILIES, GARDEN ART, VEGETABLE PLANTS, BROMELIADS, LOUISIANA IRISES, BUTTERFLY PLANTS, SUCCULENTS, BEGONIAS, CARNIVOROUS PLANTS, AND MORE!
BRRS Fall Pruning
Baton Rouge Botanic Gardens
Independence Park Rose Garden
9-11 AM
September 17, 2022
Join the BRRS for the fall rose pruning event. Learn the best pruning techniques and help get the roses ready for the October bloom season. Just bring your pruners, gloves and a hat.
Saturday
February 12, 2022
9-11 AM
Independence Park Rose Garden
Bring your clippers and join us as we get ready for spring with our semi-annual pruning.
The BREC Independence Park Spring Plant Sale
Saturday, April 9th, 2022
8AM to 12 Noon
BRRS Fall Pruning
Independence Park Rose Garden
9-11 AM
September 18, 2021
BRRS Fall Propagation Day
Independence Botanical Gardens
Rose Garden
9-11 AM
November 20, 2021
Independence Blvd. between Airport and Lobdell
Join us to propagate some roses for yourself or for the society to sell next spring. The BRRS will provide the necessary propagation items and some light refreshments.
Meeting
Monday January 6, 2020
7:00 PM
Garden Center
7950 Independence Blvd
Baton Rouge
HORTICULTURE MIS-CULTURE, MIS-TAKES and MIS-INFORMATION
Presented by Dr. Allen Owings
Dr. Owings is currently serving as Region 7 Director for the American Rose Society. Region 7 includes Louisiana. He is retired from the LSU Ag Center where his focus was on extension programs providing service to nursery, landscape and garden center professionals. He is now employed by both Bracy’s Wholesale Nursery and Clegg’s Nursery. His professional activities and accomplishments are literally too numerous to mention. Dr. Owings is not only an expert plantsman but also a dynamic and entertaining speaker.
Feel free to bring a friend. Everyone is welcome.
If you would like to help with refreshments, reply to Dawn at Plaisancedwn@aol.com.
Independence Park Plant Sale
Saturday April 13, 2019
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Join us as we support the plant sale that raises money for the botanic gardens at Independence Park. We have many roses for sale including some of the new healthy shrubs planted in the Park rose garden. Come shop, buy or visit. All are welcome at this fun event.
Planting Day
Saturday, March 23, 2019
Independence Park Botanic Garden
Rose Garden
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Bring a shovel and your work boots as we will begin planting the empty beds, aka the “Annex”, on the west side of the rose garden.
There are at least 33 roses to be planted on March 23.
Please come and join the fun!
If you have questions or comments call Dawn at 225.964.0324.
Pruning
9-11 AM
February 16, 2019
Independence Park Rose Garden
Bring your clippers and join us as we get ready for spring with our semi-annual pruning.
2019 Mid Winter Conference
February 8-9, 2019
American Rose Center
Shreveport, LA
The Gulf District Board of the American Rose Society invites you to the annual Mid Winter Workshop at The American Rose Center - Klima Hall in Shreveport, LA on Friday and Saturday, February 8 and 9, 2019.
Come join us on Friday afternoon, as registration will begin on at 1:00 pm. A free rose arrangement workshop will begin at 3:00 pm in the Gift Shop of Klima Hall. Make sure to browse the historical artwork from Civil War era Louisiana. A wine social will begin at 5:00 pm, giving everyone to visit with old friends and make new ones.
Friday evening dinner will be followed by a ”Year of the River” presentation marking the historical significance of the rivers of Louisiana including the introduction of formal gardens to Louisiana. Friday evening will conclude with the Gulf District’s award presentation.
Saturday morning will begin with opening remarks at 8:15am. Coffee, juice, donuts and more will be available!!! Saturday’s theme will focus on Making Your Garden Greatand conclude with our keynote speaker, Paul Zimmerman.
Register here.
Holiday Social
December 9, 2018
Floyd and Frances Falcon's
4302 French Village Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
4:00 PM
Come kick off the holidays with a special gathering at the Falcon's. They will be serving their famous brisket along with good cheer. Bring something to share like an appetizer, salad, covered dish, etc. The club will supply the drinks. You supply the holiday cheer!
Call Dawn at 225.964.0324 with questions.
French Village Avenue is accessed from Bluebonnet Road which interescts Jefferson Highway just west of the major intersection with Bluebonnet Blvd. Call Frances at 225.293-9992 if you need more directions.
Pruning At Independence Park Rose Garden
Saturday, September 8, 2018
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Come help prune the roses at Independence Park and enjoy the other gardens. The new Butterfly Garden is especially nice this time of year.
Bring your pruners, clippers and whatever else you normally use for pruning.
Light refreshments will be served.
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