CONSULTING ROSARIANS
Consulting Rosarians are experienced rose growers who have demonstrated their knowledge of rose culture and are certified by the American Rose Society. If you have any questions, either about growing roses or about the San Antonio Rose Society, these friendly folks are always willing to answer your questions. Feel free to contact one of them who lives in your area or reach us by email.
Contact the San Antonio Rose Society
West San Antonio: David Koch
Fair Oaks Ranch: Meg Ware
Spring Branch: Holly Hodgins
Spring Branch: Randy Hodgins
Spring Branch/Hill Country: Holly Hagy
Seguin: Russell Kevton
INFORMATION ABOUT ROSES IN SOUTH TEXAS
Order our comprehensive guide to "Growing Roses" specifically written for San Antonio and the south Texas area, includes the following topics: Rose Selections, Summer Care of Roses, Rose Bed Preparation, Winter Care of Roses, Planting Bare-root Roses, Disease and Insects, Planting Potted Roses, Common Rose Problems, Feeding and Spraying, Glossary, Mulching, Rose Calendar, Pruning and a list of the Consulting Rosarians in our area.
This updated booklet is available at our meetings and at our special events.
COST: $8.00
MORE ABOUT ROSES
ROSE SOCIETIES AND COMMUNITIES:
The American Rose Society - https://rose.org
Our National group, dedicated to the education, encouragement, registration and growing of our national flower, the rose. Lots of benefits, please check it out.
San Antonio Rose Society - https://www.sarosesociety.org
Our wonderful, local group! Meets monthly!
South Central District of the ARS Rose Society - https://scdrose.org
Our ARS District that SARS is a member of, consider joining/supporting
The Heritage Rose Foundation - https://www.heritagerosefoundation.org
Dedicated to the research, preservation and education of old roses, usually has an annual Conference and has newsletters
The Friends of Vintage Gardens - https://thefriendsofvintageroses.org
A great non-profit dedicated to preserving old roses, formerly an old rose nursery
Heritage Roses Group - https://www.theheritagerosesgroup.org
A national group, doesn’t meet but has chapters across the country. Has a quarterly newsletter
The Southwest Heritage Roses Group
Recently formed, meets quarterly, contact Holly Hagy to be added to mailing list
The Texas Rose Rustlers - https://www.texasroserustlers.com
Based out of Houston, fun group, meets quarterly
Dallas Area Historical Rose Society - https://www.dallasantiqueroses.org
Monthly zoom meetings and a few in person meetings
World Federation of Rose Societies - https://www.worldrose.org
Encompasses all things roses internationally
ONLINE ROSE INFORMATION
Help Me Find - https://helpmefind.com/ Download PDF
The internet's most comprehensive and interactive source for detailed descriptions on roses, peonies and clematis as well as related information on rose, peony and clematis nurseries, gardens, societies, events, breeders, publications, authors, awards and ratings. The website has much to offer for lifelong enthusiasts and beginners alike.
Plant Answers
A site presented by "Texas Cooperative Extension Horticulture, The Texas A&M University System.
Rose Magazine
Articles on Roses, gardening information, rose forum, rose chat and rose catalog. Gardening tips for all types of roses.
Avas Flowers
An Informational Flower Guide About the Rose.
Fragrance X Library
All About Rose Gardening.
LOCAL NURSERIES AND VENDORS FOR THE SAN ANTONIO AREA
* A Sponsor of the San Antonio Rose Society
* Fanick’s Nursery - 1025 Holmgreen Dr, SA,TX, (210) 648-1303 https://www.fanicknursery.com/index.html
* Rainbow Gardens - Thousand Oaks Location, 2585 Thousand Oaks, SA, TX, (210) 494-6131;
Rainbow Gardens-8516 Bandera Rd, SA, TX, (210) 680-2394
https://www.rainbowgardens.biz
* Antique Rose Emporium, Nursery and Gardens - 10000 FM 50, Brenham, TX 77833,
(979) 836-5548
https://www.antiqueroseemporium.com
Flores Flower Farm - A small, urban farm in San Antonio, TX growing and selling fresh cut flowers and herbs, small potted plants, and fresh eggs. Currently, not open to the public but can be found on Facebook, IG and at local Farmer’s Markets. https://www.floresflowerfarm.com
Medina Agricultural Products-4360 Hwy 90 West, Hondo, TX 78861 (830) 426-3011, https://medinaag.com
MicroLife Organic Fertilizers-Can be purchased via Antique Rose Emporium, https://www.microlifefertilizer.com
Books and Movies
Again, too many to mention, but these will get you started for Texas:
anything by Greg Grant, William C. Welch, Mike Shoup and Liz Druitt
A few extra notable authors: Rayford Clayton Reddell, Vita Sackville West, Celia Thaxter, Stephen Scaniello, Jack Harkness, Jane Eastoe, Danielle Dall ‘Armi Hahn, Michael Marriott, David Austin, Gertrude Jekyll, Gracielinda Poulson
FICTION:
Tending Roses by Lisa Wingate
Roses by Leila Meacham
Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen
Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
The Secret Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh
A Good Year For The Roses by Gil McNeil
MOVIES ON ROSES AND GARDENING
Mrs. Miniver, In the Name of The Rose, Bed of Roses, The Rose Ark by Floret, American Beauty, The Secret Garden, A Little Chaos, The Rose Maker, Green Fingers, Dare to be Wild, A Good Year and Practical Magic
Fantastic Fungi - a great documentary on mushrooms
MORE RESOURCES COMING SOON!