American Rose Society Consulting Rosarian Program

You too can be an Expert on Roses!

We are proud of our 1288 ARS certified Consulting Rosarians across America. Consulting Rosarians are an important asset to the American Rose Society.  CRs are trained to provide important information on rose culture.  They willingly and enthusiastically share their time and talent with both new and old rosarians. Our CRs are among the most active members of the American Rose Society and our local rose societies.

An ARS certified Consulting Rosarian is… CRs are trained in all aspects of rose culture at CR schools around the country within the 18 districts of the American Rose Society.  Training does not stop with the initial school.  All CRs are required to earn a minimum of 4 credits within each 4 year period after becoming a CR.  “Seminars for credit”  provide them with new knowledge as well as  up-to-date information on basic rose culture including pesticide safety.

An ARS certified Consulting Rosarian can help you… An ARS CR can address almost any question about growing roses.  A CR provides basic as well as advanced information to the rosarian. Our motto is to keep the information simple and understandable. Anyone can grow roses. The message of CRs is always positive and helpful.

You can find one near you by… All local rose societies have trained CRs. CRs can be located by contacting a local rose society near you.  ARS also has cyber CRs that can address questions on-line for those who are not near a local rose society or prefer to get information on-line.

YOU can become an ARS certified Consulting Rosarian by… You can become a CR too by completing some necessary requirements including membership in the American Rose Society and at least 3 years of experience growing roses and have successfully completed a CR school. JOIN NOW!