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

Mother’s Day Plant Swap

Sunday, May 11, 2025 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the San Mateo Garden Center

Join us in May for a fun plant swap event at the San Mateo Garden Center! Link to sign up here:

San Mateo County Fair 2024 Results

This year, 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