Kansas City Rose Society
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Resources for better rose gardening.
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Links to websites, books, stores and other online information.
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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.
  • American Rose Society
  • ARS Endorsed Nurseries & Products (PDF)
  • ARS Guide to Growing Beautiful Roses (PDF)
  • ARS Links To Rose Gardening Information
  • Official Results Of American Rose Society Rose Shows​
 
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.
  • KSU & Johnson County Extension Publication Links
  • University of Missouri Extension Publication Links
 
Other Rose Gardening Links
  • Rose Chat Podcast
  • The Redneck Rosarian
  • Good Earth R.O.S.E Care
    Organic rose gardening
  • Help Me Find Roses 
    A wealth of information on rose varieties, gardens, research, hybridizing and other garden resources. ​
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, (www.roseshow.com)
  • 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.
  • Family Tree Nursery
  • Moffet Nursery & Garden Shop
  • Rosehill Gardens
  • Skinner Garden Store
  • Soil Service  
  • Suburban Lawn and Garden​

​Online Store Resources

For unusual roses not found locally, our Consulting Rosarians recommend these online vendors.
  • Roses Unlimited 
    Own-root container grown roses - hundreds of varieties. Shipped plants are healthy and arrive well packaged.
  • Chamblee Rose Nursery  ​
    Specializing in easy care and disease resistant roses.
  • 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.
  • Edmunds Roses
    Good general source of grafted and own-root roses of many varieties.  
  • Antique Rose Emporium
    Old garden roses and easy care shrubs. Offered in two gallon pots.
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
  • Reiman Gardens 
    Iowa State University, Ames, IA  
Kansas
  • Reinisch Rose Test Garden
    Gage Park, Topeka, KS ​
Missouri  
  • Laura Conyers Smith Municipal Rose Garden
    Jacob L. Loose Memorial Park, Kansas City, MO 
  • Missouri Botanical Garden
    St. Louis, MO  
Nebraska
  • Hamann Rose Garden
    Antelope Park, Lincoln, NE  
  • Lauritzen Gardens 
    Omaha, NE 
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  • Home
    • Locate Us
    • Site Map
  • About
    • Our Organization
    • Our Board Members >
      • Get Involved
      • Board Responsibilities
    • Award of Garden Excellence
    • The Garden Story
    • Our History
    • News & Newsletters
  • Events
    • Event Calendar
    • Celebrate90
    • 2021 Rose Show
    • 2021 Spring Demo
    • Photography Workshop
    • Rose Garden Readings
  • Programs
    • Adult Programs >
      • Rose Garden Grooming
      • Rose Garden Readings
      • Rose Show
      • Photography Workshop
    • Children Programs >
      • Submit-Virtual Art Show >
        • 2020 Art Show Exhibit
      • 2021 Poetry Contest >
        • 2020 Poetry Winners
        • 2019 Poetry Winners
        • 2017 Poetry Winners
        • 2016 Poetry Winners
        • 2015 Poetry Winners
      • Garden Field Trips
  • Rose Info
    • Growing Roses
    • Ask A Rosarian! - FAQ
    • Rose Resources
    • Rose Care Calendar
    • Getting Started
    • Transplanting Roses
    • Pruning Roses
    • Winter Rose Care
    • Rose Classifications
    • Rose Diseases
    • Rose Insect Pests
    • Rose Soil Testing Tips
    • Fertilizing Roses
  • Photos
    • Videos
    • 2021 AMS Photo Winner
    • 2020 KCRS Photo Winners
    • 2020 Photo Gallery >
      • 2019 Photo Archive
      • 2018 Photo Archive
      • 2017 Photo Archive
      • 2016 Photo Archive
      • 2015 Photo Archive
      • 2014 Photo Archive
      • 2013 Photo Archive
      • 2012 Photo Archive
  • Join Us
    • Opportunities
    • Membership >
      • Online Application
    • Get Involved
    • Rose Garden Groomers
  • Donations
    • Make A Donation
    • Memory & Friendship Roses >
      • Purchase Online
    • Yearbook Sponsors
  • Weddings