San Mateo County Rose Society

Our Mission

The 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.

Click here for our President’s Message

General Meeting

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the San Mateo Garden Center

Come to our monthly meeting to discuss the future of the San Mateo County Rose Society and engage in fun activities!

San Mateo County Fair 2025 Results

Click to see our pictures here:

San Mateo County Fair 2024 Results

The SMCRS won 1st Place in the San Mateo County Fair’s “Balcony” Plant Display competition! See our pictures here:

As always, we are still looking for rose-loving volunteers to:

• Represent the San Mateo Rose County Society on social media

  • Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, etc.

• Help with online accounting and financial management

• Staff open Sundays (2nd & 4th of each month) at the San Mateo Garden Center from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

  • Duties include:

    • Holding rose propagation workshops

    • Managing plant sales

    • Oversee rose garden pruning