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Encouraging gardening in the Greater Rochester, New York area
Join us as we share and discover new ways with perennials.
Virtual tour of Jerry and Karen Kral's Garden, Rochester, NY
Tips for taking the Virtual Tour above:
HOW TO TAKE A VIRTUAL 3D TOUR (a) (pdf)
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The Kral's Garden
Broccolo Tree and Lawn features our Jerry Kral
We feel privileged to have had the incredible opportunity to work with Karen and Jerry over the many years and be witness to the ever-evolving landscape.
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LECTURES, GARDEN TOURS AND FUN EVENTS!!
March 6, 2025
Guest Speaker: Cara Hutchings, GRPS member and President of the Greater Rochester Iris Society
7pm
Zoom
Event Details
March 6, 2025
Guest Speaker: Cara Hutchings, GRPS member and President of the Greater Rochester Iris Society
Cara will speak about the various types of irises, from bearded to beardless, with care and cultivation information. We'll take a look at th...
7pm
Zoom
March 13, 2025
Master Gardener Program Invitation – Kerry Mendez, Speaker
12:30
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1:15
Zoom
Event Details
March 13, 2025
Master Gardener Program Invitation – Kerry Mendez, Speaker
The Master Gardeners of Monroe CCE would like to invite GRPS members to join them on Thursday, March 13 at 12:30-1:15 for a Zoom presentatio...
12:30
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1:15
Zoom
April 3, 2025
Felder Rushing - Deb Brown Memorial Lecture
tbd
Rochester Museum and Science Center
Event Details
April 3, 2025
Felder Rushing - Deb Brown Memorial Lecture
Felder is an 11th-generation American gardener who has traveled to all 50 states (lectured in 36) and across five continents looking for int...
tbd
Rochester Museum and Science Center
May 1, 2025
Annual Drag-and-Brag
Event Details
May 1, 2025
Annual Drag-and-Brag
Market in the Park
June 21, 2025
Day Trip to Buffalo
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June 21, 2025
Day Trip to Buffalo
The Genesee Valley Hosta Society has graciously invited GRPS members to join them on a day trip to Buffalo! Stops will include Eagle Bay Gar...
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About Us
Who We Are
When We Meet
Our Mission
A large active organization, with a diverse and experienced membership of over 120 gardeners, GRPS meets year round on the first Thursday of each month except January. June through September are garden tour months, the annual banquet is in October, and November through May meetings are indoors with a variety of lectures and programs.
Our Mission
When We Meet
Our Mission
Greater Rochester Perennial Society encourages and promotes perennial gardening in and around Rochester, New York.
When We Meet
When We Meet
When We Meet
All lectures will be held on the first Thursday of the month (unless otherwise specified) at:
Twelve Corners Presbyterian Church
1200 South Winton Road
Rochester New York 14618