Discover the beauty, passion, and expertise of growing roses in Central Ohio
The Columbus Rose Club
Everyone can grow beautiful roses — yes, even you!
Be part of a vibrant community that celebrates the joy of roses and supports gardeners at every stage. Whether you’re a seasoned rosarian or planting your first bloom, you’ll gain valuable insights, enjoy inspiring events, and cultivate lasting friendships.
Membership Benefits
- Expert advice from experienced rosarians
- Monthly meetings and educational events lead by horticulturalists, master gardeners, and other experts
- Connection with a passionate community
Upcoming Events
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Miller’s Country Gardens
Propagation Workshop
Join us for a demonstration of practical techniques for propagating roses. This hands-on program will cover simple methods for starting new plants from cuttings and expanding your rose collection.
Our Blog
Tips, stories, and expert advice
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Highlights from the 2026 Columbus Rose Club Annual Rose Show
On June 6, members gathered at Oakland Nursery for the Columbus Rose Club’s Annual Rose Show.
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Dawes Arboretum Tour of “Easy-to-Grow Roses”
Rosarian Tyler Wilson shared his approach to rose selection, care, and the surprising tools (propane torches, horticultural vinegar) keeping the gardens at Dawes Arboretum thriving.
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Video: The Smith Rose Garden
Filmed in Delaware, Ohio, this garden conversation features Ann and Elton Smith, longtime rosarians whose generosity, mentorship, and love of roses have shaped growers across the Buckeye District. Their home garden includes more than 400 rose plants across 125 varieties, grown and shared over decades.
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Highlights from the 2025 Columbus Rose Club Spring Show
Highlights from the 2025 Columbus Rose Show — top blooms, standout entries, and a celebration of community in full bloom.
About us
Rooted in history.
Growing for the future.
Founded 1935, the Columbus Rose Club has been an influential part of Central Ohio’s gardening community and the American Rose Society.
Our mission is simple: to share the love of roses through education, community engagement, and preservation of rose varieties. Not only do we grow and show beautiful roses, we cultivate friendships, learning, and a lasting passion for nature’s most timeless flower.
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