Gifts and Greens Market
For 78 years, the Rochester Garden Club has marked the beginning of the holiday season in Rochester by offering its popular Gifts & Greens Market. This year the tradition continues on December 5, 6 and 7 at the Abiding Presence Lutheran Church at 1550 Walton Blvd., just west of Livernois.
In this holiday setting, shoppers will find displays of affordable fresh greens perfect for gracing your home inside and out, fresh and permanent one-of-a-kind table arrangements that are hand made by the club’s talented designers, holiday cookies and gourmet items, herbal concoctions and handmade gifts. “As a new member of the club,” said Ashely Gearhart. “I am excited to see how club members make the incredible arrangements and crafts that are sold. They are talented and generous people.” Knowledgeable club members will be on hand to help customers select just what they need.
This three-day event begins with the Opening Gala on Thursday evening, December 5 between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm. For a $5.00 entrance fee, shoppers can enjoy a lovely evening, sampling snacks while getting ready for the holidays. Market Days are held on Friday, December 6 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Saturday, December 7 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm with a $2.00 entrance fee.
As our regular customers know, shopping at the Gifts & Greens Market means supporting the greater Rochester area. All proceeds are returned to the community in the areas of conservation, education, scholarships, horticulture therapy, and civic improvement. The club supports the Children’s Garden at Van Hoosen Farm, college scholarships, summer camp scholarships in partnership with 4-H, annual flower plantings at parks and public spaces, Seven Ponds Nature Center, The Wildflower Association of Michigan, Clinton River Watershed Council, and many other causes. The Rochester Garden Club, a branch of the Woman’s National Farm and Garden Association, has received civic recognition over the years for its contributions to the quality of life in our community. New members are welcome.
The funds we raise will go right back to the community to support college scholarships, environmental camp scholarships, support for local environmental groups, civic beautification, Van Hoosen Farm Children’s Garden and much more. We couldn’t do it without YOU! Save the date for our next market, December 5, 6 and 7. See you then.
Van Hoosen Farm Public Programs
Check back soon to learn about our exciting and educational programs sponsored by the Rochester Garden Club at Van Hoosen Farm. Don’t forget that the Childrens’ Garden at the farm is open to visitors all year long.
Rochester Garden Walk
The 24th Rochester Garden Walk was another success that ended in a bang! In spite of the heat, we had a wonderful turnout of walkers and helpers. The gardens were gorgeous, and everyone had a great time until a thunderstorm blew in and rain damped everything. Luckily it was at the end of the day, and everyone got to see most of the gardens. That’s life in Michigan. Mark your calendars for next year’s walk, Thursday, June 19.
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Native Plant Sale
The annual Native Plant Sale is run in conjunction with the Rochester Garden Walk. You do NOT have to purchase a ticket to the garden walk to purchase our native plants. We offer an exciting selection of grasses and flowers that will help your garden support biodiversity in our community. Native plants evolved with our beneficial insects and birds and are the foundation of a healthy environment. The sale will be held during the 2025 garden walk on June 19, 2025.