Garden Walk, Native Plant Sale, Expert Tips, and Cookies This year, the 25th annual Rochester Garden Walk is offering a selection of private gardens to satisfy the most discerning and curious gardeners. These picture-perfect gardens will inspire walkers with ideas they can incorporate in their own gardens. This event is co-sponsored by the Rochester Garden Club and The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm. This year’s event takes place Thursday, June 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 … [Read more...]
Rochester Garden Club Awards Two College Scholarships
April 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
The Rochester Garden Club takes great pride in helping graduating high school seniors reach their goal to pursue environmental studies in college. This year, two students each received a $1500 scholarship in support of these goals. The scholarship winners are Ruby Howe from Rochester High School and Katherine Dick from Stoney Creek High School. Katherine Dick (left) and Ruby Howe (right) have been awarded scholarships from the Rochester Garden Club Ruby was influenced to study … [Read more...]
Rochester Garden Club Awards Two College Scholarships
July 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Rochester Garden Club takes great pride and joy in helping two of our extraordinary graduating high school seniors reach their goal to pursue environmental studies in college. This year, two students each received a $1500 scholarship in support of these goals. This year the scholarship winners are Kyle Keipper from Rochester Adams High School and Lindsey Gleason from Rochester High School. Scholarship winners Kyle Keipper from Rochester Adams High School and Lindsey Gleason from Rochester … [Read more...]
Floral Arranging Workshop
June 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Now that gardens are in full bloom, it is time to learn how to bring some of that floral beauty inside and display it to the best advantage. The members of the Rochester Garden Club are offering a workshop to help do just that. On July 27, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. at the Calf Barn of the Rochester Museum at Van Hoosen Farms, the Rochester Garden Club will present a demonstration on flower arranging that will teach design, mechanics, and new ideas in floral arranging. Each participant will … [Read more...]
Rochester Garden Club Awards Two College Scholarships
August 31, 2022 by Leave a Comment
A primary mission of the Rochester Garden Club is to promote environmental education in our community, and every year we award college scholarships in support of that goal. This year, two students each received a $1500 scholarship in support of their studies in horticulture or environmental studies. The club members take great pride and joy in helping these students pursue their goals. This year the scholarship winners are Kelly Dunn from Rochester High School and Mena Nasiri from Rochester … [Read more...]
Rochester Garden Walk Highlights Local Private Gardens
June 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The 22nd annual Rochester Garden Walk will provide an opportunity to spend the day learning about plants and gardens, while being inspired by plantings and landscapes. This event is co-sponsored by the Rochester Garden Club and The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, and it highlights many gardens in the greater Rochester area. This year’s event takes place Thursday, June 16, from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The private gardens on the tour – in and around Rochester – show each owner’s … [Read more...]
Gifts & Greens Market Celebrates 75 Years
November 21, 2021 by Leave a Comment
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...]
Rochester Garden Club Gives Nature Camp Scholarships
September 15, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The Rochester Garden Club offers a scholarship program for elementary school students in the Rochester area each year. As a part of its mission, the club supports environmental education and is especially interested in helping students of all ages experience the natural world. Graduating seniors receive scholarships toward college degrees in environmental studies, middle school students are sent to a weeklong 4-H sponsored sleep away camp for environmental education (currently on pause … [Read more...]
Annual Rochester Garden Walk is Back on June 17
June 8, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm and the Rochester Garden Club are pleased to announce the return of the Rochester Garden Walk. Participants will have an intimate look at unique private gardens in the greater Rochester area as well as public gardens. This year’s event takes place Thursday, June 17, from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. In addition to the gardens, participants can enjoy the grounds and activities scheduled at the Museum. Museum grounds showcase the historic Van Hoosen … [Read more...]
Adult Garden Series at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm
May 22, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Bring a chair and enjoy a morning presentation by the Rochester Garden Club. This devoted volunteer organization has a plethora of local plant knowledge to share. Programs will be held in the Children’s Garden. In case of bad weather programs move indoors. No pre-registration required. The series runs on the following dates from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. The Adult Garden Series programs are free - donations are accepted. June 2 Favorite Annuals and PerennialsJune … [Read more...]
