Welcome to the Deep South District

The Deep South District of the American Rose Society represents 19 local rose societies in Alabama, Georgia and Florida. The American Rose Society exists to promote the culture, preservation and appreciation of the Rose, and to improve its standard of excellence for all people, through education and research. Our District’s mission is to help every rose enthusiast grow and enjoy roses in the Deep South. We offer two District Conventions, a Rose Show and other events each year around the District.

2025 Mid-Winter Meeting
~ Roses in Paradise ~

February 28 through March 2, 2025

Best Western Gateway Grand Hotel & Conference Center
Gainesville, FL

Want some winter excitement? Then come to Gainesville this Mid-Winter for a fun, tropical-themed educational conference the weekend of February 28 to March 2, 2025. Hosted by the Greater Palm Beach Rose Society.

MID-WINTER REGISTRATION IS OPEN

ONLINE: 2025 Mid-Winter REGISTRATION LINK

REGISTRATION FORM: 2025 Mid-Winter Reservation Form
More Info links:
Mid-Winter Invitation Letter
Mid-Winter EVENT SCHEDULE

Get more Mid-Winter Info on our 2025 Mid-Winter Meeting webpage

Existing Consulting Rosarians! Earn CR credit at Mid-Winter! The presentations approved for existing Consulting Rosarian CEU’s would be: Florist Rose Propagation; Color and Design: Companion Planting for Roses; and Power Growing Roses the “Nelson Way”.

Find a Local Rose Society

Grow with a rosarian community.

There are 19 local ARS-affiliated Rose Societies in the Deep South District. Find one close to you.

DSD Local Rose Societies

Find a Consulting Rosarian

Learn from the best.

CRs pledge to serve the American Rose Society and its local societies by providing rose-growing advice free-of-charge to all people interested in roses.

DSD Consulting Rosarians

Join the American Rose Society

Continue the legacy.

The American Rose Society: If you have an affection for roses, this is the place where it becomes a passion and a lifelong hobby! Join other rose enthusiasts to share, learn and grow.

Join the ARS

Want Deep South rosarian information, articles and news? Get our free, quarterly district newsletter, The DSD Bulletin, emailed directly to your inbox.

Never Forget Gardens

The National Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has enlisted the American Rose Society to encourage rose enthusiasts throughout the nation to create ‘Never Forget Gardens’ to ensure that the millions of America’s war dead are forever honored and remembered.

Learn how to create your own Never Forget Garden HERE