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
Rose Jeopardy by An Lam
Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the San Mateo Garden Center
Play a Jeopardy!-inspired game this meeting hosted by An and show off your knowledge of roses!
About the Speaker
Hi, I’m An, and I’m a new but very enthusiastic rose lover. I joined the rose society in July 2025, and my rose journey began with my very first rose, Queen of Elegance. I was amazed at how easily I was able to root it and grow roses from it to share with friends and family.
Since then, my passion for roses has continued to bloom. What started with one rose has transformed my sunny driveway into a garden filled with David Austin roses, Old Garden roses, and modern floribundas. I love learning about different varieties, growing techniques, and sharing the joy that roses bring.
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
