Rochester Garden Walk this Thursday

The 18th annual Rochester Garden Walk comes at a perfect time of year to explore the lovely grounds in and around Rochester. Co-sponsored by the Rochester Garden Club and The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, the garden walk showcases many unique public and private gardens in the greater Rochester area. This year’s event takes place Thursday, June 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Garden walk participants will have access to five private gardens chosen for their beauty, fascinating landscape designs and artwork as well as two public gardens staffed with knowledgeable gardeners to answer your questions. 

18th annual Rochester Garden Walk

18th annual Rochester Garden Walk

The private gardens this year range from small lots full of plants and surprising garden art, to expansive gardens with stunning overlooks. Water features, statuary, unusual and delightful perennials, showy and colorful annuals, and thoughtfully designed hardscapes await the guests. Two public gardens, the Rochester Hills Library gardens and the Rochester Rotary Gateway Park will be staffed and available to tour. A sensory garden is also available to explore.  In addition, guests can visit the Rochester Hills Museum grounds, which are located at the historic Van Hoosen Farm homestead founded in 1840.  

18th annual Rochester Garden Walk

18th annual Rochester Garden Walk

An Open Air Market featuring Michigan artisans will be held at the museum grounds from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on walk day. At 11:00 a.m. Rochester Garden Club members will present an entertaining and informative program titled From Pots to Plates. Learn how to plant a small kitchen garden in a pot, and then use the creation to enhance recipes. Door prizes will be awarded during the program which is free to garden walk ticket holders. 

18th annual Rochester Garden Walk

18th annual Rochester Garden Walk

Another perennial favorite of the yearly walk is the Cookie Room located in the renovated Dairy Barn. Garden club members will welcome guests to refresh themselves with cookies and lemonade. Club members always prepare their favorite cookie recipes for this event, so plan to sample from a wide variety of delicious cookies.

18th annual Rochester Garden Walk

18th annual Rochester Garden Walk

Receipts from this wonderful day will benefit two longstanding Rochester organizations. The Rochester Hill Museum at Van Hoosen Farm and the Rochester Garden Club use profits from this walk to help fund many of their charitable activities. It is a great day for a great cause.

18th annual Rochester Garden Walk

18th annual Rochester Garden Walk

Advance tickets are available on the museum website, rochesterhills.org/musprograms as well as at Bordines Nursery and Lytle Pharmacy. Cost is $12 in advance or $16 on the day of the event. Tickets will be ready for pick up at the Rochester Hills Museum, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills 48306, June 12-14, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and all day on June 15. For more information, visit www.RochesterGardenClub.org or call 248-656-4663.

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