Garden Resources

Frederick Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

One of the nation's leading cultural destinations — bringing people together through art, nature, and shared experiences.

Dow Gardens

110 acres of annuals and perennials with distinctive bridges, an award-winning Children's Garden, towering pines, and delightful water features.

Cranbrook House & Gardens

40 acres featuring the Sunken Garden, Japanese Garden, fountains, statuary, lakes and streams — evolving beautifully spring through fall.

Fair Lane — Home of Clara & Henry Ford

17 acres of gardens designed by landscape architect Jens Jensen, open year-round during the estate's major restoration.

Edsel & Eleanor Ford House

87 acres of preserved gardens, woodlands, and Lake St. Clair shoreline — including Flower Lane, the Rose Garden, and Bird Island.

Belle Isle Park — Oudolf Garden & Conservatory

Home to Piet Oudolf's naturalistic public garden and the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory featuring plants from around the world.

Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nicholas Arboretum

Bonsai, native and medicinal plants, perennials, and quiet trails — bringing you closer to plants and the stories they tell.

Fernwood Botanical Garden

105 acres protecting 10+ ecosystems — a birder's paradise with prairies, arboretum, Japanese garden, herb garden, and miles of trails.

MSU Horticulture Garden

14 acres of diverse gardens — a superb resource for gardeners, plant lovers, and children of all ages.

Lavender Labyrinth & Herb Farm

A family farm since 1949. Walk the labyrinth and herb garden, enjoy the fish boil, and listen to spring peepers at dusk.

Detroit Wildflower Nursery

Eastern Michigan Native Plants

Michiganense Natives

New Leaf Natives