Events

Rochester Garden Walk

Celebrate our 25th Year Presenting the Glorious Gardens of Rochester

Thursday, June 19, 2025

10 am to 5 pm

Co-sponsored by the Rochester Garden Club and Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm

Garden Walk Highlights:

  • Tour stunning private gardens chosen to delight and inspire.

  • Spark ideas to use in your own outdoor spaces.

  • Perfect for gardeners of all levels—curious and seasoned alike!

 Explore Van Hoosen Farm:

  • Stroll the 16-acre grounds of the Nationally Registered Historic Site.

  • Visit the award-winning Children’s Garden with hands-on activities for kids.

  • Shop the Fleatique market in the Calf Barn for vintage and gently used garden art, tools, and home goods.

Native Plant Sale | 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.:

  • Hosted by the Rochester Garden Club in partnership with East Michigan Native Plants.

  • Offers Michigan native plants and shrubs that support local wildlife and biodiversity.

  • No Garden Walk ticket required to shop the sale.

  • Preorder online: www.RochesterGardenClub.org

 Special Presentation | 10:30 a.m. in the Calf Barn:

  • "Expert Tips and Tricks for Native Plant Gardens"

  • Presented by Angela Nelson, owner of East Michigan Native Plants.

  • Discover how to incorporate native plants into your garden successfully.

Cookie Room Treats:

  • Stop by the Dairy Barn for free cookies and lemonade made by Garden Club members.

Tickets & Garden Guides:

  • Advance tickets: $16 | Day-of tickets: $20

  • Purchase in advance at:

    • www.rochesterhills.org/musprograms (via Eventbrite)

    • Auburn Oaks Garden Center

    • Bordine’s Nursery (Rochester location only)

    • Fogler’s Greenhouse

    • Piechnik’s Garden Gate

  • Pick up or purchase Garden Guides (with garden locations):

    • At Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm

    • 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48306

    • Dates: June 16, 17 & 18 | Hours: 1–4 p.m. (Mon–Wed), and the day of the event

    • More info: RochesterGardenClub.org or call 248-656-4663

A day filled with beauty, knowledge, shopping, and sweets—supporting local causes that matter!
 

North Oakland Wild Ones


Presents: 

Xeriscaping in Michigan? How to incorporate water-wise practices into your Michigan garden

FREE
WHEN: Wednesday, June 18th, to

WHERE: EL Johnson Nature Center, 3325 Franklin Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48302 Map

Description: Consumer Horticulture Educator Barbara Gregerson lived in Southern California for 18 years. She learned firsthand the necessity of gardening with little to no added water. Xeriscaping is the practice of using incorporating low water usage into your landscaping designs. Join her to learn how you can adopt or adapt xeriscaping practices to Michigan gardens.

 

No registration is required and attendees of all ages are welcome.  
Think of this as Halloween for plant people.

Please review descriptions, photos, and a map of all gardens here. 
With over 40 gardens representing countless styles all across Oak Park, attendees are encouraged to walk, ride, or roll from garden to garden. 

Rochester Pollinators and many other educational organization will be in attendance with informational tables.