Welcome to the Marin Rose Society

If you’re looking for a new rose to add to your garden, and have a particular color or type in mind, take a look at our updated “Good Roses for Marin” listing here.  The Marin Rose Society Consulting Rosarians, who live in different parts of the county, compiled a list…

Here in Northern California we prune roses from January until mid-February, putting our roses into dormancy to provide a good bloom cycle in the spring. Most of the varieties bloom on new growth. Remember the following: dead, diseased, crossing and skimpy. Use these four words as a guide to remove…

Want something brand new for the garden? Here are some of the roses being introduced now. Click on their name to learn more and see photos: Enchanted Meadow: Cream blooms transition to antique pink with a green undertone, offering a unique look. Martha Stewart: A great performer with excellent garden…

It’s a favorite time of the year for us rose lovers, when nurseries feature bare root roses, both on-line and locally.  Prices for bare root roses are much lower than those grown in containers, and the selection is extensive!  If you’re thinking of adding new plants to your garden, it’s…

Want fabulous plants? You need healthy soil. While garden soil will never be glamorous, it is the foundation for our gardens. What you can see going on with your roses above the ground is largely determined by what goes on beneath your feet that is all but invisible to you….