Welcome to the Omaha Rose Society! The winter months are not the time to do much besides read catalogues and talk to rose friends. Through our society, you will be able to do both! Our objective is to promote interest in all aspects of rose culture through programs, rose shows, publicity, and participation in rose-related community projects.

Currently, we have members participating in several community projects that are designed to create community gardens that feature roses. Omaha has been designated as the largest center for Texas A & M Research outside of the Texas area. We proudly lead in cold weather rose growing research and are partnered with the University of Minnesota, the University of Nebraska, and A &M! When you join us, you are able to be at the initiation of many exciting research-related projects.

Rose care during the winter months consists of picking the right rose for the rigors of our zone 5 climate. Certain roses are better able to resist black spot and the ills of freeze and thaw that the spring brings. Please attend the meetings that are the third Thursday of each month, beginning in February at the Douglas/Sarpy County Extension Office, 8015 West Center in Omaha. When you come to a meeting, you will have a chance to meet our members. Come early and stay late. You will find a warm welcome.