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.
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Common Designs in Rose Shows by Karen Flores
Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the San Mateo Garden Center
Learn about common designs for rose arrangements used in event shows with Karen! There may be rose arrangements to be raffled off at the end of the meeting!
About the Speaker
Karen Flores was the President of the Peninsula Rose Society until 2025. She studied floral design under Anne Patrick at Filoli, earning her certificate in 1999. She taught flower arranging at Filoli for over 15 years and has shared her expertise with garden clubs, rose societies, and community workshops throughout the region.
An award-winning designer and floral design judge for both the American Rose Society and the Garden Club of America, Karen brings depth, artistry, and decades of teaching experience to this workshop.
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
