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Antique Rose Emporium 🌹 Own-Root Antique & Modern Roses
🌿 Visit Our TX Nursery & 8-Acre Display Gardens
📦 Preorder for Fall–Spring 2027 Shipping
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Visit our retail display garden in Independence Texas or view our mail order catalog: http://www.weAREroses.com

DISPLAY GARDEN CENTERS:
INDEPENDENCE, Texas
979-836-5548
979-836-7236 (Fax)
10,000 FM 50, Brenham, TX 77833
Tues-Sat 10am-5:00pm, Sun 11am-5:00pm

Wedding venue info https://www.facebook.com/areweddings

11/02/2026

We're proud to offer Texas Gardener Magazine at our Gift Shop! 👏

🌹🛍️ SHOP SMALL, SHOP HANDMADE, AND SUPPORT LOCAL at our Artisan Vendor Market! 🛍️🌹Whether you're searching for a thought...
11/02/2026

🌹🛍️ SHOP SMALL, SHOP HANDMADE, AND SUPPORT LOCAL at our Artisan Vendor Market! 🛍️🌹

Whether you're searching for a thoughtful gift, a little something special for yourself, or simply an excuse to browse and support small businesses, we have some lovely vendors we'd like you to meet! ✨

🌱 Good Steward Soil Works
For the gardeners who love getting their hands in the soil, this one's for you! Passionate about restoring/rebuilding healthy, living soil, their natural worm castings and casting tea offer folks a way to nourish the earth and care for the land we all depend on. Because a thriving garden begins beneath our feet! 🌿

🧵 Southern Ash Boutique
A mother-and-daughter duo sharing their love of sewing through handmade treasures! Browse zipper pouches, purses, book covers, keychains, lanyards, baby essentials, and more. We especially love their creative use of vintage linens and quilts, transforming meaningful materials into beautiful bags, accessories, and home décor. Every piece brings a little handmade charm!

🍋 Sweet Summer Squeeze
Get ready to sip, smile, and squeeze a little sunshine into your day! ☀️ This cheerful, young entrepreneur serves up freshly squeezed lemonade in fun flavors, complete with popping boba for an extra-special treat. It's a refreshing way to brighten your market stroll while supporting a young girl's budding business dreams. 💛

🪡 Stitches for a Cure
Handmade with heart and a purpose that reaches far beyond the craft table. ❤️ Stitches for a Cure offers completed cross-stitch creations and beginner-friendly kits designed to help even children discover the joy of stitching. Inspired by the owner's son's journey as a pediatric kidney cancer survivor, proceeds from every sale support pediatric kidney cancer research and the search for better, more effective treatments for children. A beautiful reminder that creativity can bring comfort, connection, and hope.

📅 Mark your calendar and plan to join us!
Bring a friend, explore the vendor booths, enjoy the Gardens, and discover something wonderful along the way.

🛍️🌹 The Doors are Open 🌹🛍️We're Letting you in Early... BLACK FRIDAY & CYBER MONDAY SALES BEGIN NOW!📦 FREE SHIPPING ON O...
11/02/2026

🛍️🌹 The Doors are Open 🌹🛍️

We're Letting you in Early... BLACK FRIDAY & CYBER MONDAY SALES BEGIN NOW!📦 FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $115!

Whether you're dreaming about adding new roses to your garden, stocking up on garden essentials, or finding thoughtful gifts for someone who loves all things green, now is a wonderful time to start exploring.

✨ Shop our Black Friday & Cyber Monday sale all month long
📦 Enjoy free shipping on orders over $115, automatically applies in your cart
🌿 Explore our roses and garden offerings online (Be sure to check out our ALL NEW Rose Bundles!)

What’s on your garden wish list this season? Tell us below! 👇🌹

🍂⏰ Fall Back, Garden Friends! Daylight Saving Time Ends Today! 🌿Today we turn our clocks back one hour, and while that e...
11/01/2026

🍂⏰ Fall Back, Garden Friends! Daylight Saving Time Ends Today! 🌿

Today we turn our clocks back one hour, and while that extra hour of sleep sounds lovely, our gardens will be feeling the change, too! 🌅

Shorter days and earlier sunsets are a gentle reminder that the garden is moving into a different rhythm. Even here in Texas, where autumn can still bring warm afternoons, the changing daylight is a cue to slow down, observe, and prepare for the weeks ahead.

🌹 So, what does the time change mean for gardeners?
🌤️ Make the most of morning light. If you usually garden after work, you may need to shift some tasks to the morning or weekends as evenings get darker earlier.
💧 Check your watering routine. Cooler temperatures and less intense sunlight can mean soil stays moist longer. Check the soil before watering instead of sticking rigidly to a summer schedule.
🍂 Keep an eye on fallen leaves. A little leaf litter can support garden life, but remove heavy, wet piles from around plants when needed to help prevent lingering moisture and disease issues.
🌱 Enjoy the season you're in. Fall is a wonderful time to observe your roses, tidy up thoughtfully, plant in suitable climates, and plan for the garden you'd love to grow next.

And remember: the clock changes in one night, but your garden adjusts with the seasons. Take a breath, enjoy the softer light, and let this be your reminder to spend a little unhurried time among the roses. 💚

🌹 Tell us: Are you a morning gardener or an evening gardener, and will the earlier sunset change your routine?

⏳🌹 THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! TICKETS CLOSE MONDAY AT MIDNIGHT! 🌹⏳Our 38th Annual Fall Festival of Roses is almost here, and w...
10/31/2026

⏳🌹 THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! TICKETS CLOSE MONDAY AT MIDNIGHT! 🌹⏳

Our 38th Annual Fall Festival of Roses is almost here, and we're putting the finishing touches on a weekend full of garden inspiration, meaningful stories, and time spent celebrating the roses we love. 💚

If you've been planning to join us for Rosarian Day or our Fall Garden Party Dinner, this is your friendly reminder that ticket sales for BOTH events close at midnight on Monday, November 2!

Why the deadline? We want to prepare thoughtfully for every guest, from gathering the goodies and organizing the day to finalizing food counts and making sure everything is ready to welcome you.

🌿 ROSARIAN DAY
📅 Friday, November 6
🎟️ $50 per person, including lunch
Spend the day learning from fellow rose lovers and horticultural experts with presentations designed to inspire your garden.

🍽️ FALL GARDEN PARTY DINNER
📅 Saturday, November 7
🎟️ $40 per person
Join us for an evening of good food, music, fellowship, and stories honoring the legacy of Dr. William C. Welch.

✨ Your deadline to reserve your spot: Monday, November 2, at midnight.

Don't leave it until the last minute! If either of these special experiences is on your Fall Festival wish list, now is the time to secure your tickets.

We can't wait to welcome you for a weekend of roses, storytelling, and the kind of garden memories that stay with you long after the last bloom. 🌹

🎟️ Find ticket information through our Fall Festival event page! https://www.antiqueroseemporium.com/pages/fall-festival-2026

🌹 FALL FESTIVAL SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: CHRIS VANCLEAVE 🌹What do roses and the American story have in common? Quite a lot, as...
10/30/2026

🌹 FALL FESTIVAL SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: CHRIS VANCLEAVE 🌹

What do roses and the American story have in common? Quite a lot, as it turns out!

We're delighted to highlight Chris VanCleave, known as The Redneck Rosarian, a nationally recognized rosarian, garden communicator, and passionate storyteller who has spent decades helping people discover the beauty, history, and joy of growing roses.

Featured in Southern Living and other garden and lifestyle publications, Chris shares his love of roses through speaking, writing, and the Rose Chat Podcast. His message is simple: roses aren't just flowers. They're a way to connect people, preserve memories, and bring a little more beauty into everyday life. 💚

🌹 His Fall Festival presentation: “Celebrating 250 Years of Roses and the American Spirit”

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary in 2026, Chris takes us on a journey through the roses that have grown alongside our nation's history.

From the gardens of America's founders to the White House, discover roses associated with presidents and first ladies, explore the fascinating history of the Noisette rose, and learn how the rose became America's national floral emblem.

✨ It's a celebration of beauty, perseverance, tradition, and the stories that continue to grow through generations.

📅 Fall Festival of Roses | November 6–8, 2026

🎟️ Visit our Event Calendar for the full speaker schedule and ticket information!
🔗 https://www.antiqueroseemporium.com/pages/fall-festival-2026

💬 If you could name a rose after a person who has made a lasting impact on your life, who would it be? 🌹❤️

🌸💗 Feature Friday: A.R.E. Legacy Rose Spotlight - ‘PROMISES’ 💗🌸Some roses make you wait for their moment in the spotligh...
10/30/2026

🌸💗 Feature Friday: A.R.E. Legacy Rose Spotlight - ‘PROMISES’ 💗🌸

Some roses make you wait for their moment in the spotlight. Others seem to be ready for their close-up all season long! 😉 Meet ‘Promises,’ a colorful A.R.E. Legacy rose that brings cheerful pink and magenta blooms to the garden in flushes throughout the growing season.

Introduced in 2016, this compact Pioneer rose is proof that you don't need a towering rose bush to make a beautiful statement. Sometimes, the prettiest things really do come in smaller packages! 🌿✨

Why ‘Promises’ deserves a place in your garden:
💗 Color that catches your eye: Bright pink and magenta blooms bring a lively splash of color to your landscape.
🌸 A little something extra: Single to semi-double flowers offer a lovely, natural look, while a light fragrance adds a delicate finishing touch.
🌿 Small stature, big versatility: Growing approximately 3–4 feet tall, ‘Promises’ is right at home as a low hedge, colorful border accent, or eye-catching specimen.
🪴 Container-friendly charm: Its naturally compact, bushy growth habit makes it a wonderful option for adding rose-filled beauty to a patio or other smaller space.
🍂 Beauty beyond the blooms: After flowering, decorative rose hips can provide another touch of seasonal interest.
💚 And the best part? ‘Promises’ is known for its strong disease resistance and hardiness across a wide range of climates, making it a lovely choice for gardeners who want plenty of color without constant fuss.

Whether you're looking to brighten a border, dress up a container, or add another repeat-blooming favorite to your collection, ‘Promises’ has plenty to offer!

🌸 Let's talk garden plans! Would you plant ‘Promises’ in a container, use it along a border, or give it a special spot all its own? Tell us in the comments!

🌹 Explore our A.R.E. Legacy roses and find your next garden favorite at www.antiqueroseemporium.com.

🌹📚 FALL FESTIVAL SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: GREG GRANT 📚🌹Some garden stories are about the plants. Others are about the people, ...
10/29/2026

🌹📚 FALL FESTIVAL SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: GREG GRANT 📚🌹

Some garden stories are about the plants. Others are about the people, places, and passions that bring an entire gardening movement to life. This fall, we're looking forward to hearing one of those stories from Greg Grant!

An award-winning horticulturist, author, and land steward, Greg serves as the Smith County horticulturist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, where he also coordinates the Smith County Master Gardener volunteer program. His work and writing reflect a deep passion for ecological gardening, habitat restoration, and the rich horticultural traditions of the South.

📖 His Fall Festival presentation: “The Rose Rustlers”

Discover the remarkable story of Pam Puryear, Dr. William C. Welch, Antique Rose Emporium, cottage gardens, cemeteries, and the movement that helped bring old garden roses back into the hearts and landscapes of America.

It's a story of preservation, discovery, and the people who recognized that these historic roses were worth saving, and sharing.

🌿 If you've ever wondered how forgotten roses found their way back into gardens across the country, this is a presentation you won't want to miss!

📅 Fall Festival of Roses | November 6–8, 2026
🎟️ Explore the event schedule and ticket details through our Event Calendar.
🔗 https://www.antiqueroseemporium.com/pages/fall-festival-2026

💬 Have you ever grown a rose with a story passed down through generations? We'd love to hear about it!

🎃🌵 Pumpkins + Succulents = Fall Decorating Magic! 🌵🎃Looking for a fall centerpiece that's a little different from the us...
10/29/2026

🎃🌵 Pumpkins + Succulents = Fall Decorating Magic! 🌵🎃

Looking for a fall centerpiece that's a little different from the usual pumpkins and gourds? We've got a fun idea for you! 🍂✨

Join us this Saturday at the Nursery & Display Gardens for our Pumpkin Succulent Bar, where you'll create your own living pumpkin centerpiece using a seasonal pumpkin and beautiful succulents.
Choose your pumpkin size, pick out your favorite textures and colors, and create an arrangement that brings a little garden magic to your fall décor. 🌿💚

🎃 Choose your size:
🌱 Small Pumpkin — $20
🌱 Pie Pumpkin — $30
🌱 Large Pumpkin — $40

Not feeling crafty that day? Pre-made arrangements will also be available in our Gift Shop for just $5 more per piece!

🌵 Want to learn more before you create? Join us at 10 AM for our “Basics of Succulents” class, then head over to the Pumpkin Succulent Bar anytime from 11 AM–1 PM!

📅 Saturday, October 31, 2026
📍 Antique Rose Emporium Nursery & Display Gardens
10,000 FM 50, Brenham, TX

Make it a fall outing, bring a friend, and leave with a living centerpiece that's all your own! 💚

💬 Which pumpkin size would you choose: small, pie, or large? Let us know below! 👇🎃

Address

10000 FM 50
Brenham, TX
77833

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 5:30pm
Sunday 11am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+19798365548

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