Steeped in Beauty: Teas and Flower Arranging
Treat yourself to an educational, entertaining and satisfying afternoon with the Rochester Garden Club. We are hosting “Steeped in Beauty: Teas and Flower Arranging”, an event to fill the senses and please the tastebuds on July 15 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm in the Calf Barn at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm,1005 Van Hoosen Rd, 48306.
Speaker Maryanne Munroe, owner of the Spice and Tea Exchange in downtown Rochester, will explore the varied and fascinating world of teas. Learn brewing techniques while exploring tea varieties such as black, green, herbal, oolong, chai and more! Every participant will receive their own vintage teacup to take home, along with a rich knowledge of the world of teas. Delectable treats will complement the tea experience.
In addition, the program will include a demonstration of flower arranging. With gardens in full bloom, it is time to bring some stems indoors to enhance our living areas. The club’s own very talented Sandy Adams will guide us through the best way to make creative flower arrangements. The cost of the program is $50 and tickets can be purchased through the Rochester Garden Club website via Eventbrite (click below) or through the “contact us” tab. Seating is limited, so don’t delay.
Rochester Garden Walk
The Rochester Garden Walk was a great success in 2025. Many people enjoyed a pleasant day strolling through gorgeous private gardens, listening to a lecture on native plants in the garden, munching on delicious cookies and buying native plants. Be sure to mark your calendars for next year’s event on June 18 for the 2026 Rochester Garden Walk.
For more details: www.rochesterhills.org/museum or call 248-656-4663
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 2026 Garden Walk on June 18, 2026.
Pollinator Picnic
Plan for a fun day with the littles ones in the Children’s Garden at Van Hoosen Farm. The Rochester Garden Club is hosting a “lunch and learn” event with our pre-school crowd. The kids will explore the Children’s Garden and learn how flowers are pollinated, what plants help the butterflies live and enjoy their own sack lunch.
The Pollinator Picnic starts at 11 am on June 26 and ends at 1 pm. Check back soon for details on registration.
Steeped in Beauty: Teas and Flower Arranging
Treat yourself to an educational, entertaining and satisfying afternoon with the Rochester Garden Club. We are hosting “Steeped in Beauty: Teas and Flower Arranging”, an event to fill the senses and please the tastebuds on July 15 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm in the Calf Barn at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm,1005 Van Hoosen Rd, 48306.
Speaker Maryanne Munroe, owner of the Spice and Tea Exchange in downtown Rochester, will explore the varied and fascinating world of teas. Learn brewing techniques while exploring tea varieties such as black, green, herbal, oolong, chai and more! Every participant will receive their own vintage teacup to take home, along with a rich knowledge of the world of teas. Delectable treats will complement the tea experience.
In addition, the program will include a demonstration of flower arranging. With gardens in full bloom, it is time to bring some stems indoors to enhance our living areas. The club’s own very talented Sandy Adams will guide us through the best way to make creative flower arrangements. The cost of the program is $50 and tickets can be purchased through the Rochester Garden Club website via Eventbrite (click below) or through the “contact us” tab. Seating is limited, so don’t delay.
Gifts and Greens Market
Thank you to everyone involved in our market. Our members worked very hard to create gorgeous arrangements, tasty delectables, and one of a kind holiday gifts. But our biggest thank you goes to our customers who support the Rochester Garden Club with their purchases. 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.
