African Violet Society of Rochester
Our goal is to expand our knowledge of growing and showing African Violets and related Gesneriads, and to share our hobby with members and with the community.
Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Rochester Civic Garden Center, 5 Castle Park.
Contact Fay Wagman, (585)381-6384, E-Mail FayW@aol.com

Bonsai Society of Upstate New York
Dedicated to promote the educational activities of bonsai art.
Meets monthly (4th Tuesday) at the Brighton Town Park Lodge, 777 Westfall Road, Rochester, NY
Special meetings are also held to accomodate international speakers.
Monthly newsletter: BONSAI BILLBOARD
Contact: William N. Valavanis, 1070 Martin Road, West Henrietta, NY 14586-9623; (585) 334-2595
E-Mail WNV@internationalbonsai.com

Upstate New York Tuberous Begonia Society
Learn techniques of cultivating tuberous begonias.
Meets 3 times yearly.
Members raise begonias for entry into State Fair.
Contact: Julia (585) 334-3222

Countryside Garden Club of Livonia
Our goal is to promote appreciation and increase knowledge of flowers and gardening. The club works with community leaders, school officials, and the Livonia Area Preservation & Historical Society to plant and maintain public gardens.
Meets third Wednesday of the month; location varies.
Contact Lynn Valukonis by E-Mail livoniagc@aol.com

Rochester Dahlia Society
To promote the growing and exhibiting of dahlias.
Meeting time & location varies; notified via news/meeting notice.
Newsletter.
All Rochester area residents interested in dahlias,please contact our corresponding secretary,Vada Scheuerman at
210 E. William Street, Waterloo,N.Y.13165 or
Phone: (315) 539-2765 for a meeting notice.

Finger Lakes Daylily Society
Covering Rochester to Syracuse, this group will be of interest to members of the American Hemerocallis Society, Region 4.
Membership: Form on website; click above

Buffalo Area Daylily Society
Our mission is to promote and educate people by virture of tours, speakers, sales and outreach activities.
Bi-monthly meetings.
Bi-monthly newsletter
248 Bedford Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216
E-Mail rmartin248@adelphia.net

Farmington Garden Club
To promote a greater understanding of horticulture through lectures, trips and civic projects.
Meets fourth Thursday of the month; location varies.
Newsletter.
Contact: Theresa (585) 398-2213

Gesneriad-Dicts of Western New York
Our goal is to learn more about this wonderful plant family, and to bring more knowledge and awareness of these plants to others. Common gesneriads grown by hobbyists are the Gloxinia, African Violet, and the Lipstick Plant. We are now an affiliate of the American Gloxinia and Gesneriad Society, and the Gesneriad Society International.
Meetings the third Sunday of every month at 2pm. Meeting locations rotate.
Contact Fay Wagman, (585)381-6384
E-Mail FayW@aol.com

Rochester Herb Society
Promoting interest in and enjoyment of herbs.
Meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month, Sept. through June, at the Warner Castle, 5 Castle Park.
Contact Evelyn Krause, 51 Borrowdale Dr., Rochester 14626, (585)225-7103

Highland Park Conservancy
We are volunteers promoting and preserving Highland Park through education & community outreach, including tours and work projects.
Meets monthly; location varies.
Newsletter 'Conservancy Notes' is published 3 times/yr
Contact Christina LeBeau, PO Box 88033, Rochester 14618, (585)234-4769
E-Mail Conservancy@aol.com

Holley Garden Club
Our mission is to stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening through mutual interest and support; to encourage beautification and arouse public appreciation through community projects. And.. to have fun!
Meets 2nd Thursday of the month 7-9PM, First Presbyterian Church, 34 E. Albion Street, Holley, NY.
Check out our webpage or contact Mary by E-Mail: maryb@rochester.rr.com

Genesee Valley Hosta Society
Sharing a love of hostas in the Rochester, NY region and points south.
You may request information through our web page at the link above.

Western NY Hosta Society
Educating members and the public of the Buffalo area by exhibits, speakers, trips, tours and fun.
Participate in our hosta bloom & cut leaf show, and two public sales of hosta and shade plants.
Calendar of yearly events is available.
President: Carolyn Schaffner,464 Crescent Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214
E-Mail drsnooks@buffnet.net
MEMBERSHIP CHAIR: Rachel Martin, 248 Bedford Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216
E-Mail RMartin248@aol.com

Upstate NY Hosta Society
For hosta enthusiasts in the Troy, Syracuse, Scotia NY region.
Please refer to our web site for meeting & membership details.

Men's Garden Club of Irondequoit
Out goal is to encourage and assist all adult men and women living in the area to become better gardeners.
Meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of every month except for July & August.
Monthly newsletter.
Contact John Maloney, 991 Titus Ave., Rochester 14617; (585)266-1662

Men's Garden Club of Rochester
From roses to vegetables, evergreens to grasses, we also have combined gardens with interesting accessories...like model railroads!
Casual good times - sharing experiences... and having some experts help us along the way!
Meets monthly, Spring through Fall.
Contact Wes Kleppe, (585)671-3629
E-Mail wesk@frontiernet.net

Men's Garden Club of Syracuse
Welcome to everyone interested in growing anything from trees to veggies to flowers. Come learn and share your knowledge of gardening. We welcome both men and women gardeners!
Meetings 3rd Thursday of the month.
Monthly newsletter is the "Spreader"
Contact: Carol Bradford (315) 428-9401
E-Mail cbradfo1@twcny.rr.com

Town of Ontario Garden Club
Together for 20 years as a fun group sharing gardening successes and failures in a casual atmosphere. We take occasional day trips, and sponsor a youth affiliate for the 6th grade and up.
Meetings are Sept-June, 2nd Thursday of the month at 9:30 am; usually at North Ontario United Methodist Church on Ontario Center Rd N.
E-Mail mcrdevc@redsuspenders.com

Greater Rochester Iris Society
For Iris lovers of Rochester and surrounding counties; participating in exhibits, speakers, garden tours and fun.
Participate in our iris sales and hands-on activities.
Meetings every 2 months; usually at the Monroe County Co-op Extension headquarters.
Details here

Genesee Region Orchid Society
To stimulate interest in orchids and educate members and the public in their culture, improvement, use and conservation.
Meets the first Monday after the first Sunday from September thru May at the Meeting Room at Temple B'rith Kodesh, 2131 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY. Guests welcome.
Monthly newsletter.
Contact: Jeanne Kaeding
E-Mail president@geneseeorchid.org

Oriental Garden Society
Promoting the art of oriental gardening, we share resources, knowledge and related skills, plus socialize and have fun.
Meet 7PM on 2nd Wednesday of the month; Oct/Nov, Feb/Mar at the Monroe County Co-op Extension headquarters, Apr-Sept at sites announced in newsletter.
Monthly newsletter.
Contact Charles, (585)671-3401; or Bill, (585)865-3528

Garden Path of Penfield Garden Club
Our club enjoys learning about gardening and related subjects through guest speakers, slides, and workshops. We host an annual plant sale in May to offer member-grown plants for sale to the public. New members welcome!
Meetings are held Third Wednesdays, 7PM, Sept-May, at varying locations.
Contact Chris Mandel,- E-Mail cam82@rochester.rr.com
Our web site.

Greater Rochester Perennial Society
For those interested in the wide range of perennials, their use and care.
Meet 7PM on 1st Thursday of the month; usually at the Monroe County Co-op Extension headquarters. Call for details.
Newsletter.
Contact Jerry Kral, (585)288-5082
More info

Genesee Valley Pond and Koi Club
We disseminate information and promote the hobbies of koi keeping and water gardening in the Greater Rochester area.
Meets at 7p.m. on the 1st Friday of the month at the Rochester Civic Garden Center, 5 Castle Park.
Monthly newsletter.
Contact Larry Nau, 25 Knollwood Dr., Churchville 14428, (585)293-1639

Niagara Frontier Koi and Pond Club
Organized to promote and educate about Ponds, Pond Landscaping and Pond fish, especially Koi, in the Greater Buffalo area.
Meets on the 2nd Friday of the month.
E-Mail m-jhyden@pcom.net

Rochester Area Mycological Association (RAMA)
Mushrooms and other fungi.
54 Roosevelt Road
Rochester, NY 14618

Greater Rochester Rose Society
Founded in 1919,our goals are to grow the best roses we can and to instruct other gardeners on how to do the same. We hold a rose show in June and have multiple hands-on classes at area gardens.
Meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month - except Jul/Aug, which are social events held in members/public gardens.
St. John's Lutheran Church, 800 East Ridge Road, Irondequoit at 7:30PM.
Newsletter monthly before meetings.
Contact Ron Sibs (585) 227-3135 or E-Mail RWSR@aol.com
Eugene Noto, (585)621-1115

Stafford Garden Club
The Stafford Garden Club was formed for the purpose of sharing gardening successes and failures in a casual atmosphere. Our members enjoy learning about gardening and related subjects through guest speakers, hands-on projects, garden tours and trips, and the best resource of all, each other. We have a periodic newsletter, and annual plant auction in May.
Meetings are held 3rd Wednesdays, 7pm-9pm, Jan.-Nov. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church Hall, 6188 Route 5, Stafford, NY. New members and guests are always welcome!
Contact Jeanette Kramarz, (585)343-4494 or
E-Mail jeanette.kramarz@kodak.com

Syracuse Rose Society
Our primary objective is teaching you how to grow and enjoy your roses.
Meetings held 2nd Thursday of the month except for February and December. We have a Rose show in June, and a booth at the summer New York State Fair. We maintain the Rose Garden at Thornden Park near Syracuse University.
Monthly bulletin.
Contact: Jim Muller (315) 488-7328

Western NY Rose Society
The WNYRS is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to helping people enjoy and grow roses. For example, we promote good horticultural practices and rose selections for our WNY area. Our activities include monthly meetings, annual rose show, visits to public gardens, educational events and workshops. As an affiliate of the American Rose Society, we have access to their resources as well as the cumulative centuries of rose growing expertise of our local members.
1700 Kensington Ave.
Cheektowaga, NY 14215
E-Mail wnyrosesociety@msn.com