ROCHESTER CIVIC GARDEN CENTER      
Rochester, New York

The Rochester Civic Garden Center, a not-for-profit horticultural education center, is chartered by the Board of Regents of the State of New York.
Our mission is to improve the quality of life in the Genesee Region by fostering knowledge, providing information, increasing interest, and promoting all aspects of gardening and horticulture.


   NEWS:

You are invited to the Rochester Civic Garden Center's Annual Summer Garden Tour!

City Gardens ~ Large and Small

Saturday, July 12, 10am - 4pm, Rain or Shine

This year's garden tour, City Gardens - Large and Small, gives you access to eleven notable gardens on Rochester's east side in the East Avenue/Park Avenue, Highland Park, Cobbs Hill and Winton/Browncroft neighborhoods. The gardens range from large to tiny, from clipped and formal to overflowing with color. See our 2008 Garden Tour page for more details!
Rochester Civic Garden Center Summer Soiree Series

Join us for these informal get-togethers. Enjoy some refreshments and a chance to talk with fellow enthusiasts about our favorite subject - gardening! Proceeds from the Garden Soirees help support the RCGC education program. See our 2008 Summer Soiree Series page for more details.

   What's new at RCGC?     Read the latest about us, all our summer events, and more right here!

   Check out our Blog!          Visit the RCGC Blog for Garden Center happenings & horticultural tidbits.

EDUCATION:

Classes & Tours covering all aspects of Horticulture, Gardening, and Floral Design

New Classes! Summer 2008 Class Catalog


JOB TRAINING:

Professional Floral Design: A real need exists for qualified floral designers, and many of our students have found jobs in the industry.

Nursery & Landscape Professionals: Earn credits for CNLP, ISA CEU, and NYSDEC Pesticide Applicator Recertification



   MEMBERSHIP:


Sign up for a free class with a new or renewed membership! See our Class Catalog for course descriptions and details.

  • Container Water Gardens at Bristol's - Thursday, June 26; 6:30-8pm


  • Tour Webster's "Secret" Arboretum - Thursday, July 10; 6:30-8:30pm


  • Visit the Town of Penfield's Rain Garden - Tuesday, July 29; 6:30-8pm


Corporate Members:

Bristol's Garden Center 		                     
Broccolo Tree & Lawn Care   


Wayside Garden Center & RCGC Partner


RCGC is proud to announce our Educational Partnership with Wayside Garden Center.

Special offer: spend $100 or more at Wayside Garden Center and receive a free 6-month RCGC membership!
This offer applies to new members only. Here's what's happening at Wayside.

   LIBRARY:
Looking for a certain title? Have a favorite author? Need books on a specific topic?

Search theRCGC Library catalog on-line.

See the RCGC Library page for more information.

   HOURS:

   Membership & Education Office Hours:
   Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday   9:00am - 4:00pm

   RCGC Library Hours:
   Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday   9:00am - 4:00pm
   Saturday: No Saturday hours for the summer




RCGC is Open to the Public - Visitors Welcome
Reservations requested for groups of 8 or more. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

5 Castle Park
Rochester, New York 14620
Phone: 585-473-5130



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