Queensland Rose Society | Events Calendar

Events Calendar - 2023

Date                                  2023

15^th Feb

Committee Meeting Hall Annerley 7pm

25^th Feb

Rose Cottage in the Qld State Rose Garden Toowoomba 2pm

8^th Mar

Rose Show Meeting Annerley. Show and Tell for 15 mins problems with your roses also Guest Speaker Shirley Brann - World Convention Gardens 7pm

15^th Mar Committee Meeting Hall Annerley 7pm

25^th Mar

Rose Cottage in the Qld State Rose Garden Toowoomba 2pm

7^th to

10^th April

Happy Easter and a safe one to all our members

12^th April
Rose Show Meeting Annerley, Show and Tell 15 mins problems with your roses, also Guest Speaker Donelle Heers - arranging, exhibiting roses and flowers, with special hands on session.

19^th Apr Committee Meeting Hall Annerley 7pm

22^th April
Social gathering to be advised

23^th April
Exhibitors & Judges Workshop at Donelles’ 37 Crossacre St Doolandella. $5 a head for Morning Tea and Lunch

6^th May &

7^st May



Autumn Rose Show at

Rose Cottage in the QLD State Rose Garden,

Newtown Park, Pottinger St, Newtown, Toowoomba

17^th May Committee Meeting Hall Annerley 7pm

20^th May&

21^st May

Autumn Rose Show at Mt Coot-tha Botanical Gardens, Potted Roses for sale, Crafts, Refreshments, Honey for sale, Raffle, Fertilizers, dethorners, secateurs for sale and specialist talk on growing roses. Saturday 11am to 4pm Sunday 9am to 2:30 pm.

What is a Monthly Show/Meeting?

It can be daunting to think of what a meeting could involve. Is this a hobby only for the rich? Do I have enough roses? But I am a beginner... These are all things that flash through people's heads as they contemplate coming to an event.

The simple answer is that the Queensland Rose Society is made up of all types of people and everyone will make you feel welcome. The experience of some growers is outstanding, but there are no secrets in roses. They will share all of that knowledge with you and without thinking any question is silly.

Monthly Meetings involve a small rose show where members bring flowers along at 7:00pm and put them put on display in bottles provided at the hall. A list of entry "classes" can be found at Schedules. These are then judged and at around 7.30pm there is usually a presentation by either members or guest speakers. There is time before and after this to meet with experienced rose growers to ask anything you like, or just discuss the beautiful display.

2023 National Rose Show Championships and Conference

On behalf of the Rose Society of Western Australia, it is my great pleasure to invite you to attend this year’s National Rose Show Championships and Conference to be held in Perth on the 21^st and 22^nd October 2023.

You will find the attached Program of Events contains full details of the conference, commencing on Friday 20^th October with a Welcome Cocktail Party and concluding on Sunday 22^nd October with additional guest speakers and a guided tour by Patsy Durack of her magnificent Gooseberry Hill Garden. In addition, we have arranged a comprehensive post-conference program from 23^rd to 26^th October for delegates who wish to extend their stay in Perth. Highlights include a visit to Government House Gardens, Queens Gardens, the Swan Valley, a cruise to Fremantle for a guided tour, and afternoon tea at Western Australia’s Parliament House.

Yours sincerely,

Jillian Plester

President,

Rose Society of Western Australia Inc.,

Email: jillianplester@gmail.com

Everyone deserves Flowers!

Why not come along to the Queensland Rose Society Rose Show. The Show will be held on the weekend of 20^th-21^st May 2023. You will love the sight and scent of hundreds of colourful, fragrant blooms, all in one location. Throughout the show, there will be friendly and experienced rose growers from the Queensland Rose Society, on hand, to answer your questions and give advice about the best roses to grow in Queensland and how to care for them. This will be a great opportunity to view a wide variety of roses and decide which ones you like best. There will be cut roses, potted roses and gardening products for sale, as well as a variety of ‘rosy items’ and refreshments. Perfect gifts for everyone. The Show will be held in the Auditorium at the Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coo-tha. Free parking is available. Opening hours are Saturday 20^th May, 11.00am – 4pm, and Sunday 21^st May, 9am -2:30pm. Entry $5 Adults, children under 12 free. www.qld.rose.org.au