Welcome
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.
Videos
Japanese Inspired Gardens Christie Dustman
LECTURES, GARDEN TOURS AND FUN EVENTS!!
Thursday, April 2 Meeting, 2026
The Timeless Garden of Many Names: Evening, Twilight, White, Vespertine, Moonlight and a few other..
7pm
Zoom
Event Details
Thursday, April 2 Meeting, 2026
The Timeless Garden of Many Names: Evening, Twilight, White, Vespertine, Moonlight and a few other..
We are excited to announce a presentation sponsored by the Greater Rochester Perennial Society in collaboration with the Monroe County Maste...
7pm
Zoom
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Celebration of Life for our founder, Jerry Kral
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5 pm
Strathallan Hotel
Event Details
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Celebration of Life for our founder, Jerry Kral
Strathallan Hotel
550 East Avenue
Rochester, New York
Cityview Ballroom
2
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5 pm
Strathallan Hotel
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Annual Drag-and-Brag
Irondequoit Library
Event Details
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Annual Drag-and-Brag
Our annual Drag and Brag will be held at a new location, the Irondequoit Library. Additional details are forthcoming.
Irondequoit Library
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Market in the Park (MITP)
8 am - 1 pm
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Market in the Park (MITP)
8 am - 1 pm
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Annual Soiree
Webster, NY
Event Details
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Annual Soiree
(Home of Leslie Arduser-Brogan) Webster, NY
Webster, NY
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