Resources for better rose gardening.
Links to websites, books, stores and other online information.
Links To Websites
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​American Rose Society Website Links
The Kansas City Rose Society is an affiliate of the American Rose Society.  The ARS has a wealth of information, resources and links to rose gardening. Membership includes a subscription to the award-winning magazine “American Rose” and many other special benefits.  
University Publications
Links to the horticulture publications of Kansas State University and University of Missouri Extension Service websites.  Use their search functions find information on rose culture, insect and disease pests, and other gardening topics.  
Other Rose Gardening Links
Rose Gardening Books

​Books Suggested by KCRS Consulting Rosarians 
Our Consulting Rosarians suggest these books, available at your favorite local or online bookstore.
  • Better Homes and Gardens Rose Gardening
    by Jeff Wyckoff, Meredith Books, 2010
  • Ortho All About Roses
    by Dr. Tommy Cairns, Meredith Books, 2007​
  • 100 Old Roses for American Gardens​ 
    by Clair Martin, Workman Publishing, 2000
  • Compendium of Rose Diseases and Pests 2nd Edition
    by R Kenneth Horst & Raymond A. Cloyd, American Phytopathological Society, 2007
  • Right Rose Right Place
    by Peter Schneider, Storey Publishing, 2009
  • The Rose Bible
    by Rayford Clayton Reddell, Harmony Books, 1994
  • Roses for Dummies
    by Lance Walheim, Wiley Publishing, Inc., 2000
  • Roses without Chemicals
    by Peter E. Kukielski, Timber Press, 2015
  • Showing Good Roses
    by Robert B. Martin, Jr.  2001 - available on Amazon
  • The Sustainable Rose Garden, A Reader In Rose Culture
    by Pat Shanley, Peter Kukielski & Gene Waering, editors, Newbury Books, 2010
Links To Stores

​Local Store Resources
We encourage you to support your local nurseries whenever possible.
​Online Store Resources
For unusual roses not found locally, our Consulting Rosarians recommend these online vendors.
  • Antique Rose Emporium
    Old garden roses and easy care shrubs. Offered in two gallon pots.
  • Chamblee Rose Nursery  ​
    Specializing in easy care and disease resistant roses.
  • Edmunds Roses
    Good general source of grafted and own-root roses of many varieties.  
  • Heirloom Roses 
    Own-root roses of many varieties shipped in gallon pots.  Includes some in-house hybrids. Also has a large collection of miniatures and mini-flora roses.
  • Roses Unlimited 
    Own-root container grown roses - hundreds of varieties. Shipped plants are healthy and arrive well packaged.

Fertilization in The Laura Conyers Smith Municipal Rose Garden
Regional Rose Gardens

Rose Gardens Close To Kansas City
The following gardens contain examples of beautiful roses that thrive in our mid-western climate.  Visit them to get ideas for your own garden, and get gardening tips from their caretakers.  
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Iowa Kansas Missouri   Nebraska