For 75 years, the Rochester Garden Club has been bringing a festive holiday shopping experience to Rochester. On December 2, 3 and 4 the tradition continues as the Gifts & Greens Market will return to the spacious and conveniently located Rochester Schools Administration Center at 501 W. University just west of Main Street. In this holiday setting, shoppers will find displays of affordable fresh greens – perfect for gracing homes inside and out, fresh and permanent table arrangements – that … [Read more...]
Thank You for Another Great Greens Market
December 27, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Rochester Garden Club is grateful to its loyal and new customers coming out to buy their holiday essentials at our 71st annual Greens Market. Funds raised through this festive holiday sale allow the club to give about $20,000 back to the community every year. They provide college scholarships, send middle school students to a 4-H summer camp, support the Van Hoosen Farms Children’s Garden, donate to local nature preserves, offer every pre-kindergartener in the Rochester school system a … [Read more...]
Greens Market Enhances Holiday Spirit for 71 Years
November 30, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Rochester Garden Club’s annual Greens Market will offer a one-stop shopping experience for holiday decorations, gifts and goodies in downtown Rochester for the 71st year in a row. On November 30, December 1 and 2, the Greens Market will return to the spacious and conveniently located Rochester Schools Administration Center at 501 W. University just west of Main Street. In this expanded setting, shoppers will find a festive display of affordable fresh greens, fresh and permanent table … [Read more...]
Huge Success at the 2016 Greens Market
December 12, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Members of the Rochester Garden Club wish to thank everyone involved with a very successful Greens Market this year. Customers, who turned out in record numbers, purchased hundreds of hand crafted arrangements, fresh greens, crafts and homemade delicacies. Proceeds from the Greens Market allow them to support local conservation efforts, fund college scholarships for high school seniors who major in environmental studies, offer scholarships to middle school students to attend a 4-H summer camp … [Read more...]
Popular Greens Market Has Moved to a New Location
November 21, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Look for the Rochester Garden Club’s 70th annual Greens Market at a new location this year – the Rochester Schools Administration Center, 501 W. University in downtown Rochester. In this new expanded setting, shoppers will find an even larger array of affordable fresh greens, decorations and one of a kind gifts for the holiday season. “Over the course of 70 years, the market has changed and expanded to meet the needs of our shoppers,” said Sally Edwards, Greens Market co-chair. “We are always … [Read more...]
2016 Rochester Garden Club Greens Market
November 15, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Rooted in Rochester since 1935, the Rochester Garden Club will hold its 70th Annual Greens Market at the Rochester Schools Administration Center December 1-3. For more about the club, please visit www.rochestergardenclub.org … [Read more...]
Greens Market is a Favorite Rochester Destination
November 22, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Greens Market has been in operation every year since 1946 and this year, it promises to be better than ever. Between four and five hundred people shop at the marketplace each year, and many are return customers. “We see familiar faces, friends and family each year”, said Pat Hambleton, Greens Market co-chair. “Our club members really look forward to being a part of this exciting event and connecting with the community.” Linda Claussen, a resident of Rochester Hills, has been attending the … [Read more...]
Deck your halls and house with greens for the holidays
October 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Do you want to find beautiful and affordable holiday decorations and gifts while benefiting the Rochester community? Then come to the annual Greens Market! For the 67th year, the Rochester Garden Club, a branch of the Woman’s National Farm and Garden will offer fresh greens and arrangements, preserved botanicals and unique handcrafted items at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church on Main Street in Rochester. Market days for the annual holiday fundraiser are Friday, December 6 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. … [Read more...]
