Putting Your Rose Garden To Bed

Preparing your roses for winter is the key to growing those fabulous flowers in the spring. Learn why fall and winter care keeps your roses healthy from year to year and how to prepare new rose beds for spring planting. Get tips on early transplanting or rearranging the rose bed. A recommended list of roses that do well along the Front Range and higher altitudes is included.

In 1986, Congress designated the rose as America's national floral emblem. The popularity of growing roses began thousands of years ago and continues today. This rose-growing series is offered by American Rose Society Consulting Rosarians and experts from the Denver Rose Society and is designed show you how to grow easy-care and beautiful roses for years to come.

Want to learn more? We offer the following classes to help your roses thrive year-round.

March 14, 2026:
Best Roses for Your Garden, New and Overlooked!

April 11, 2026:
Growing Roses in Colorado - Planning a Rose Garden

April 18, 2026:
Pruning and Training Your Roses

August 8, 2026:
Propagate Your Favorite Roses

Each class is taught by expert rosarians and counts as an elective for the Rocky Mountain Gardening Certificate.

Price: $40, $34 member

Location: York Street

Instructor: Peggy Williams

Peggy is a Master Consulting Rosarian and Denver Rose Society member.