Listing of garden-related events submitted by FCGN members

(Updated 4/13/26)

At our discretion, we’re happy to share announcements of non-FCGN garden-related events submitted by our members. Submit to flowercitygardennetwork@gmail.com. We’ll let you know if we agree to publish your announcement. (NOTE: FCGN does not accept paid advertising.)

  • Sierra Club Rochester Regional Group Tree Giveaway—April 25, 2026, 10:00am-3:00pm, at four area parks (Genesee Valley Park, Northampton Park, Seneca Park, and Webster Park). Five native tree species available: white pine, white oak, white cedar, serviceberry and paper birch. For more information, visit the group’s Facebook page.

  • Rochester Dahlia Society Plant and Tuber Sales—May 2026
    ‍Many sale dates in May, including those listed below. As per custom, the pricing is as follows: “Plants are $8 each. After buying 3 plants, the price reduces to $7. Tubers are $5 each. After buying 3 tubers, the price reduces to $4.” For more info on all the society’s May sales events, see their May sales flyer on Facebook.

    • May 2 & 3, 9:00am-2:00pm at Elmgrove Auto, 725 Elmgrove Road.

    • May 8, 10:00am-2:00pm at The Bird House, 3035 Monroe Avenue. (A presenation is planned.)

    • May 9, 8:00am-12:00pm, Webster Arboretum, 1700 Schlegel Road.

  • Webster Arboretum Spring Plant Sale—May 9, 2026, 8am-noon, 1700 Schlegel Road
    “Local garden clubs and nurseries will be on hand with some spectacular offerings for your garden.” For more information, visit Spring Plant Sale at The Webster Arboretum.

  • Master Gardeners of Monroe County—May 2026 sale events. Master Gardeners will be onsite to help you with selections. For more information on these and other Master Gardener events, visit the group’s Facebook page.

    • Lilac Festival Tent Sale—May 8-17, 2026, 10:30am-7:00pm, tent by the Lilac Adventure Zone Playground. Quart, 1-gallon, & 3-gallon lilacs for sale, as well as lilac-themed cards, bookmarks, and postcards.

    • “Market in the Park” Garden Market at Warner Castle, May 23, 2026, 8:00am-1:00pm, corner of Mt. Hope and Reservoir Avenue. Vendors will offer perennials, annuals, succulents, herbs, vegetables, shrubs, trees, and garden art.

  • First Annual Color Your Community Green Native Plant Sale—June 6, 2026, 10:00am to 1:00pm, Buckland Park, 1435 Westfall Road in Brighton. Vendors will include native plant growers, community garden groups, and sustainability organizations. Educational presentations will be offered. For more information, email info@colorbrightongreen.org.