Highland Park in November

Thanks to RCGC member Brian Eshenaur (Western New York Ornamentals IPM Educator) for these fall images, taken last week in Highland Park

Katsura tree

Yes, this rhododendron is blooming in November!

Oakleaf hydrangea

RCGC in the Media

Every other Friday morning Nellie Gardner (RCGC member, instructor and well-known horticulturist) has a small segment on WROC-TV News 8 Now Sunrise at 6:20 and 6:40 am. On it Nellie covers a variety of horticultural topics which usually tie into the classes being offered at RCGC - check it out at rochesterhomepage.net.
Next segment: Friday, November 16th

Trip to England

A couple of shots from my September trip to England - Chenies Manor, parts of which date back to 1460. Very interesting place, with so much history, still in private hands. Henry VIII and Elizabeth I were frequent visitors and made some important decisions here.














I got there by Tube from London, followed by a walk down this scary country lane - nowhere to go but into the stinging nettle if a car was coming. I don't think the locals have any trouble...

If you are interested in joining me in May on a trip to the Cotswalds and Chelsea Flower Show (May 17-25, 2008), sponsored by the Upstate Gardeners' Journal, visit travelbuds.net. Sign up soon - tickets to the Chelsea Flower show sell out fast, by sometime in November!

Floral Design Classes

For those of you interested in floral design, we have many classes on the schedule with floral designer Alana Miller. See floral design classes and more on our web site rcgc.org. Class sizes are limited so if you see something you like, call right away to sign up!


"Welcome Fall" Wreath - class date Tuesday, October 9, 7-9pm


Holiday Grapevine Spiral - class date Tuesday, November 13, 7-9pm

Back to School!

RCGC's Fall Class Schedule is now on our website. Check it out!
RCGC Class Catalog
Classes fill up quickly so be sure to sign up right away.

Courtyard Rehabilitation Project

Rhea Oaks and Jane Uhle taking a much-deserved break from shovelling dirt on a hot August morning working on the Courtyard project.

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Trophee'

Taken by Bob Maier on July 31 after the class at Lakeside Nursery - Hydrangeas and More in an Idea Garden. Bob says "Blue in the garden is truly a gift from Heaven."