Gardens to Visit
Frederick Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
1000 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
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What began as a community vision has grown into one of the nation’s leading cultural destination—made possible by the generosity of Fred and Lena Meijer. Today, Meijer Gardens continues to bring people together through art, nature, and shared experiences.
Dow Gardens
1809 Eastman Ave, Midland, MI 48640
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Originally established in 1899, as a home for Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow and family, the 110-acre Dow Gardens now welcomes thousands of guests per year. Experience a dazzling 110-acre display of annuals and perennials punctuated by distinctive bridges, an award-winning Children’s Garden, towering pines, and delightful water features.
Cranbrook House & Gardens
380 Lone Pine Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
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Stroll through the Sunken Garden, discover The Mountain and tree-covered trails, and take a moment to unwind by the Japanese Garden. Enjoy all 40 acres of Cranbrook Gardens – featuring extensive plantings, fountains, statuary, lakes and streams – as they evolve from spring through fall!
Fair Lane: Home of Clara and Henry Ford
1 Fair Ln Dr, Dearborn, MI 48128
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The Fair Lane gardens and grounds were designed by noted landscape architect Jens Jensen, along with other prominent designers such as Ellen Biddle Shipman. Today, Henry Ford Estate, a non-profit organization, is leading a major transformative restoration of the estate. While this is happening, the 17 acres of gardens and grounds are open year-round for public enjoyment.
Edsel & Eleanor Ford House
1100 Lake Shore Rd, Grosse Pointe Shores, MI 48236
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Step onto the grounds at Ford House and discover 87 acres of beautifully preserved gardens, woodlands, and shoreline designed to delight the senses. Tiptoe through the blooms along Flower Lane, breathe in the Rose Garden’s heavenly scent, enjoy Bird Island’s serenity, and watch sailboats and freighters glide across Lake St. Clair.
Belle Isle Park
99 Pleasure Dr, Detroit, MI 48207
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Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory
Features an indoor display of plants from around the world, outdoor seasonal flora beds and a lily-koi pond. In addition to unique horticultural and aquatic collections, the building itself is a draw for architecture and history buffs as it was designed by Albert Kahn, one of Detroit’s most celebrated architects.
Oudolf Garden
Internationally acclaimed garden designer, Piet Oudolf designed this naturalistic public garden on Belle Isle.Both artistic and ecological by design, he chose perennials, grasses, shrubs, and trees for their hardiness, durability, and ever-changing textures and colors for enjoyment in all four seasons. Oudolf Garden Detroit differs from other public Oudolf gardens in that it is run by an all-volunteer Oudolf Garden Detroit Grounds Crew.
Mathaei Botanical Gardens and Nicholas Arboretum
1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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From blooming flowers to quiet trails, Matthaei Botanical Gardens brings you closer to plants, nature, and the stories they tell about the world around us. Explore our many outdoor gardens featuring bonsai, native and medicinal plants, perennials, and more blooming seasonally from spring to first frost.
Fernwood Botanical Garden
13988 Range Line Rd, Niles, MI 49120
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A favorite of all who love nature—flora and fauna, Fernwood comprises 105 acres and protects at least 10 ecosystems and is a birder’s paradise. Visitors may enjoy natural areas, including miles of walking and hiking trails, a reconstructed prairie, an arboretum, and cultivated public gardens, including an herb garden, a Japanese garden, a perennial border, a rain garden, a railway garden, a hardy fern collection, and other special collections and spaces.
MSU Horticulture Garden
578 Wilson Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824
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Our 14 acres of diverse gardens are a superb retreat and resource for gardeners, plant lovers and children of all ages! You can easily get a bit of exercise while walking the displays. You may get garden design ideas, or learn new annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees – or perhaps even a fruit or vegetable new to you. On the other hand, you may just want to relax in a beautiful and refreshing garden setting.
Lavender Labyrinth and Herb Farm
9600 W Buchanan Rd, Mears, MI 49436
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The Bull family began operating the farm in 1949 and soon after opened a fruit market. A stop at Cherry Point has been a tradition for families ever since, and that tradition now includes many more experiences and activities. Whether you join us for a fish boil, a walk in the labyrinth and herb garden, a quick stop to pick up your fresh produce for dinner and a cherry strudel or turnovers for breakfast, or just to listen to the chorus of spring peepers at dusk, we hope your visit provides moments of enrichment. We welcome you.