Members Enjoy Indian Village Garden Tour 2008
Serving the Rochester Community since 1935
The Rochester Branch of the Woman’s National Farm and Garden Association (WNF&GA) is a non-profit organization that meets the second Tuesday of the month from September through June (except December) at the Rochester Community House, 816 Ludlow. “Meet and greet” social time starts at 9:30 a.m. Meetings begin at 10:00 a.m. and include a business meeting, program and luncheon.
The Rochester Branch currently has approximately 145 members and welcomes Prospective Members at Branch Meetings and activities.
Aims and Goals:
The purpose of the Rochester Branch is to educate and beautify our community. Our goal is to stimulate an active interest in conservation, horticulture and agriculture through education and participation.
Motto: “The Greatest Fraternity on Earth – Gardening”
Flower: The Iris
The Rochester Branch conducts a Greens Market, held annually since 1946, on Friday and Saturday during the week following Thanksgiving. All Greens Market profits are returned to the community through Projects and Financial Gifts.
The Branch also co-hosts an annual Garden Tour with the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, held the third Thursday in June.
Our organization is also known by the following nicknames: Rochester Garden Club, Rochester Farm and Garden.